We need families!! Time for Action is Now! The State is making decisions on Support Services for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities. The Department of Public Welfare needs to know how Community Base Services help individuals on a personal level. Come and share your stories! Join with Visions for EQuality to meet with Deputy Secretary, Kevin Friel, to advocate for Loved Ones with Disabilities!!! For more information and to register for this meeting, see the link above to Visions for EQuality’s flyer!
If you can not make the meeting, but want to share your story or advocate for an Individual with Disabilities you may write directly to Governor Tom Corbett.
1.) Write a letter to the Governor asking him to keep his campaign promises to the disability community. Tell him how your family member or the individual with a disability you care for uses community services and the benefits of being a part of the community.
2.) Include a photo of that family member or individual.
3.) Send your letter by JANUARY 20th to :
The Honorable Tom Corbett
225 Main Capitol Building
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120
4.) You can send the same letter to your State Senator and State House Representative;
Follow up with a phone call or fax,
Phone: (717) 787-2500
Fax: (717) 772-8284
You can get help with your letter by contacting Visions for EQuality directly at (215) 923-3349 or your Supports Coordinator.