The Coalition Legislative Advocacy Day and Rally

June 1, 2010

PLEASE JOIN US!!

COME TO RALEIGH AND JOIN FELLOW COALITION* ADVOCATES!!

ADVOCATE FOR BETTER FUNDING FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, MENTAL

HEALTH, & ADDICTIVE DISEASE SERVICES AND SUPPORTS.

The Legislative Building, 16 West Jones Street, Raleigh, 27601

Directions to Raleigh

Map of Downtown

PARKING:

Passengers in vehicles of any kind must be dropped off at the Legislative

Bldg. The driver will then be able to park the car or van at the NC State

Fairgrounds (Gate 9) and get bussed back to the Legislature. The shuttle will run

from 8:00am-2:00pm

Registration will open at 8 am on the back portico of the Legislative Building.

Participants can get information on the day's legislative committee meetings, the

current budget proposal and begin visits with legislators.

As part of the Advocacy Day, Coalition advocates will be conducting short

trainings on effective ways to communicate your message to Legislators.

Trainings will take place starting at 9:00 in the Legislative Bldg. auditorium

(third floor). Volunteers will also be on hand in the auditorium from 8:30-12:30

with tips and techniques for making the most of your legislative visit. Popcorn

will be available beginning at 11:00 am!

****PLEASE NOTE: Lunch will not be provided - popcorn will be served as

refreshments.

The Arc encourages your participation in this event to advocate for funding for

developmental disability, mental health, and addictive disease services. We need

strong representation from the developmental disability community.

Rally Schedule

8:00 am- Registration opens Legislative Building Portico. Get information on the

day's legislative committee meetings, the current budget proposal and begin

visits with legislators.

8:30 am through the morning-Attend Legislative Committee Meetings.

Information on meetings will be available the day of the Rally

9:00 am and throughout the morning-Trainings on Effectively Communicating

with Legislators 3rd floor Auditorium Legislative Building

All morning-Visit with legislators in their offices, use the Coalition talking points

you pick up at registration

11:00 am-Popcorn on the Portico of the Legislative Building

The Arc of North Carolina thanks you again for your advocacy. We hope to see

you in Raleigh on June 1!

Feel free to call with any questions.

The Arc of NC

343 East Six Forks Rd. Ste 320

Raleigh, NC 27609

1-800-662-8706

www.arcnc.org

*THE COALITION represents individuals and organizations statewide that advocate for persons

needing services and supports for mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive

diseases. Since 1991, The Coalition has recommended a budget to the North Carolina

General Assembly. Each year during the Legislative session, The Coalition sponsors advocacy

events to bring local advocates to Raleigh to speak with their state legislators.

The Arc of North Carolina

1-800-662-8706

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