Texas has decided that in order to save some money they must cut out specialized services with DSSW. This is beyond distressing because not only do I believe in the massage and music therapy work I do with my clients I depend on this work for my livelihood. I'm sure I could do something else for worn but I don't want to. I love out life and the flexibility this job brings me. I don't relish having to go to work for someone else. Please everyone contact your senators and house people. As a professional doing this job my voice is not as well received but if family members and people in Texas speak up this can be saved. The money they want to cut will take away thousands of jobs. I would take a pay cut if I had to just to keep doing what I do.
THEY ARE CUTTING OUR COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS! YOU MUST HELP US TELL THEM NO ON MARCH 1ST!
On Tuesday, March 1, disability advocates from across Texas will be rallying at the Texas Capitol in Austin in support of the home and community-based services that make our independence possible!
CTD will be there and we want YOU to join us as we send a unified message to the State Legislature!
· Home and community-based services are a cost-effective alternative to unnecessary institutionalization!
· Home and community-based services create jobs that grow and sustain the Texas economy!
· The state budget crisis can and must be resolved WITHOUT cuts to home and community-based services!
With one voice, we will say "YES!" to Texas independence and "NO!" to home and community-based services cuts for people with disabilities and seniors!
Schedule:
9:30 AM – Gather at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum (Congress Ave & MLK Blvd)
10 AM – March to the Texas State Capitol (approximately six blocks)
11 AM – Rally at the North Steps of the State Capitol
NOON – Lunch provided to Rally participants on the Capitol grounds
1 PM – Visits to local legislators and important committees (there will be team leaders to help you navigate the Capitol and with speaking to your Legislators)
If you are not located in Austin, and would like to attend, let us know! There may be a group of people traveling from your community, and we can help you connect with them or make arrangements to help get you here.
If you cannot join us at the Capitol, we still need you to speak out in two ways on March 1st!
1. Contact your state senator and representative and ask them to support Texas independence for people with disabilities and seniors by not cutting home and community-based services! You can find contact information for your legislators by entering your address here:
http://www.capwiz.com/cotwd/home/
2. Also contact these key members of the Senate Finance Committee and the House Appropriations Committee. These two committees are planning to make cuts to all of the home and community based services. YOU must call them and let their staff know that any cuts to home and community based services will hurt your families!
Call these House Members:
Rep Susan King 512-463-0718
Rep Craig Eiland 512-463-0502
Rep Warren Chisum 512-463-0736
Rep John Zerwas 512-463-0657
Rep Donna Dukes 512-463-0506
Rep Charles Schwertner 512-463-0049
Call these Senators:
Sen. Jane Nelson 512-463-0112
Sen. Bob Deuell 512-463-0102
Sen. Kevin Eltife 512-463-0101
Sen. Juan Hinojosa 512-463-0120
Sen. John Whitmire 512-463-0115
Sen. Tommy Williams 512-463-0104
Sen. Judith Zaffirini 512-463-0121
Sen. Ogden 512-463-0105
TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
For more information contact the Coalition of Texans with Disabilities at 512-478-3366 ask for Chase, Sarah or Dennis!!!!!!!!!!!
STEFANIE ANDERSON ECKERT, MM, MT-BC
A-Z Music Therapy Services
210-392-1277
www.a-zmusictherapy.com
smusicr1@yahoo.com
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Alice Yovich
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On Tuesday, March 1, disability advocates from across Texas will be rallying at the Texas Capitol in Austin in support of the home and community-based services that make our independence possible!
CTD will be there and we want YOU to join us as we send a unified message to the State Legislature!
· Home and community-based services are a cost-effective alternative to unnecessary institutionalization!
· Home and community-based services create jobs that grow and sustain the Texas economy!
· The state budget crisis can and must be resolved WITHOUT cuts to home and community-based services!
With one voice, we will say "YES!" to Texas independence and "NO!" to home and community-based services cuts for people with disabilities and seniors!
Schedule:
9:30 AM – Gather at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum (Congress Ave & MLK Blvd)
10 AM – March to the Texas State Capitol (approximately six blocks)
11 AM – Rally at the North Steps of the State Capitol
NOON – Lunch provided to Rally participants on the Capitol grounds
1 PM – Visits to local legislators and important committees (there will be team leaders to help you navigate the Capitol and with speaking to your Legislators)
If you are not located in Austin, and would like to attend, let us know! There may be a group of people traveling from your community, and we can help you connect with them or make arrangements to help get you here.
If you cannot join us at the Capitol, we still need you to speak out in two ways on March 1st!
1. Contact your state senator and representative and ask them to support Texas independence for people with disabilities and seniors by not cutting home and community-based services! You can find contact information for your legislators by entering your address here:
http://www.capwiz.com/cotwd/home/
2. Also contact these key members of the Senate Finance Committee and the House Appropriations Committee. These two committees are planning to make cuts to all of the home and community based services. YOU must call them and let their staff know that any cuts to home and community based services will hurt your families!
Call these House Members:
Rep Susan King 512-463-0718
Rep Craig Eiland 512-463-0502
Rep Warren Chisum 512-463-0736
Rep John Zerwas 512-463-0657
Rep Donna Dukes 512-463-0506
Rep Charles Schwertner 512-463-0049
Call these Senators:
Sen. Jane Nelson 512-463-0112
Sen. Bob Deuell 512-463-0102
Sen. Kevin Eltife 512-463-0101
Sen. Juan Hinojosa 512-463-0120
Sen. John Whitmire 512-463-0115
Sen. Tommy Williams 512-463-0104
Sen. Judith Zaffirini 512-463-0121
Sen. Ogden 512-463-0105
TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
For more information contact the Coalition of Texans with Disabilities at 512-478-3366 ask for Chase, Sarah or Dennis!!!!!!!!!!!
STEFANIE ANDERSON ECKERT, MM, MT-BC
A-Z Music Therapy Services
210-392-1277
www.a-zmusictherapy.com
smusicr1@yahoo.com
The information transmitted in this email is considered confidential and is intended for the addressee only. It cannot be used for the purposes other than its intended use.
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
------------------------------------
List guidelines for topics and formatting can be found at:
http://www.preludemusictherapy.com/musictherapy.html
Please read and follow! Thanks!Yahoo! Groups Links
Alice Yovich
Sent from my iPhone
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