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(Note: This alert was sent only to DAWN members who live in Rock County)
DAWN Alert: Rock County Coalition Meeting
The Rock County "People Can't Wait" coalition will meet to discuss issues facing individuals with disabilities on Thursday, May 30, 2002 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the U?Rock Campus. The meeting room will be in the Hyatt Smith 09 room.
What is the People Can't Wait Coalition?
A local component of a solid, sustainable cross disability advocacy movement in which people with disabilities, family members, advocates and others who choose to work in support of people with disabilities become and remain a powerful voice for a system of public and community support consistent with our vision.
What are the issues the People Can't Wait Coalition will address?
- Waiting Lists for Services
- Direct Service Workforce Crisis
- Children and Families ? System Navigation Issues
- Special Education Budget Proposals
- Mental Health Budget Package Issues
- Long Term Care Reform (including Family Care)
- Medicaid Prior Authorization Policies and Practices
Who should attend?
- People with disabilities
- Families of people with disabilities
- Countywide and local disability advocacy groups
- Provider agency management, staff and board members
- Local Citizens
- County management, staff and elected officials
- School staff, administration, board members and volunteers
If you have questions, please contact XXXX at (608) XXX-XXXX or XXX@inwave.com.
