Legislative Committe is back to work.
Speaking Up For Us has a Legislative Committee that meets once a week during the legislative season to discuss what is happening at the statehouse. They will review upcoming bills, and hearings that would effect self-advocates. Just this week 10 people from SUFU submitted testimony on LD 1874, An Act To Ammend the Laws Governing the Subminimum Wage.
Christopher Heywood of the Springvale Chapter shared his thoughts on submitting written testimony "Writing testimony went well. I would encourage others to write testimony"
Rose Belanger would definitely encourage people to go to Augusta and testify. Rose reflected on her first trip this week. "I was nervous at first, but it went well. This definitely gives you the opportunity to have your voice heard."
There is an opportunity to submit written testimony regarding
LD 1984
, "An Act To Eliminate Waiting Lists for Home and Community-based Services for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities, Autism, Brain Injury and Other Related Conditions"
If you would like to submit written testimony please contact Laurie Coldwell at 207-730-0474 on Friday the 24th.