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Free webinar: How you can help save disability programs
Posted by
JLoMonday, August 15, 2011
On Tuesday, August 16, join the Reeve Foundation at 3pm (EST) for a free advocacy webinar on how you can help save disability programs.
Panelist(s) Info:
George Jesien, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Association of University Centers on Disabilities
Roberta Carlin
Executive Director
American Association on Health and Disability
Dan Ignaszewski
Government Relations Coordinator
Amputee Coalition
Ronnie Tepp
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
Duration:
1 hour
Description:
CDC funds critical programs through the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) that directly impact the day to day lives of those living with disabilities. This year, the President's budget proposes to consolidate all disability division programs over a three year period. Funding NCBDDD in this way is DEVASTATING for the health, independence and quality of life for those living with disabilities.
While Congress focuses on the numbers, we need them to focus on the faces of those directly impacted. This webinar will provide you with the background, training and tools needed to meet with your Members and let them know how consolidating NCBDDD funding in this way impacts you.
In this one hour interactive session, leaders in the disability community will provide you with:
* Background on the NCBDDD funding consolidation and walk you through the politics.
* In-depth training on what’s been done so far, why this is so critical, and what we need to do next.
* Tools to take ACTION!
* Opportunity to ask questions and hear from others in the community.
Register now!
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