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2006 Annual Meeting and Washington Initiative Sponsors - THANK YOU!! Check out VOR's Congressional Presentation here! VOR 2006 Annual Meeting and Washington InitiativeJune 9 -13, 2006 JOIN VOICES AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE! PLEASE JOIN US!
Program Agenda Friday, June 9, 2006 1 – 3 pm VOR Annual Board Meeting – Open to Members
Friday June 9, 2006 6 – 8 pm Reports from the States Participate in reports on news from your state. This more casual session, moderated by VOR Board Members, will be a time for sharing and participating. Appetizers and beverages will be provided.
Saturday June 10, 2006 9 am – 4 pm Annual Meeting
“The Power of Grassroots Advocacy in the Legislature, Courts, and Media: How to develop, nurture, and harness our strengths.”
Session I: Legislative Advocacy: Connie Garner, Disability Policy Advisory to Senator Ted Kennedy who will speak about the HOPE Act, a bill that, when introduced and passed, will enhance opportunities for people with MR to access health care services. Ms. Garner will speak about the bill, the process employed to gain support for an idea before it becomes a bill, and the strategy for passage.
Session II: Advocacy in the Courts: Michael Rato, Esq., Sidley Austin LLP, attorney to Golden Intervenors; and Mike Bibo, Illinois Health Care Association, will discuss Ligas v. Maram (filed by IL P&A). The Ligas litigation, and choice advocates' response, is a case study in balancing family, legal and policy advocacy to make a difference.
Session III: The Grassroots: Tom Frain, President, Massachusetts Coalition of Families and Advocates for the Retarded (COFAR) will speak about how COFAR, a truly grassroots organization evolved into the credible organization it is today. Mary McTernan, VOR President, and Louise Underwood, Chair, VOR Legislative Committee, will support Tom during the question and answer session, drawing from their own national and state experiences.
Participants to VOR’s Annual Meeting will receive a complementary copy of VOR’s Organization and Advocacy Toolkit (October, 2005). Continental breakfast and catered lunch included.
REGISTRATION FORM is provided below or click here.
Saturday June 10, 2006 Networking Dinner Optional. Located at the Hyatt Regency (across the street from the Holiday Inn). Additional cost about $25. Details to be provided to all attendees.
Sunday, June 11, 2006 3 – 7 pm Initiative Briefing Learn what to do, what to say, and receive folders for distribution to Congress. For those who have never done this, complete instructions will be provided and you will learn from experienced attendees.
Begins Monday, June 12, 2006 The Washington Initiative Please plan to spend at least Monday and Tuesday visiting as many Senators and Representatives as possible. The more workers, the lighter the burden.
Monday, June 12 and Tuesday, June 13, 2006 Social: 6 – 6:30 pm Reports: 6:30 – 8 pm Informal De-briefings, networking, reporting Appetizers and beverages will be provided on Monday evening prior to de-briefing reports by state spokespersons (identified in advance of the meeting).
Hotel and Transportation Information
Holiday Inn on the Hill 415 New Jersey Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20001 800-638-1116 Reservations due by May 8, 2006 Group rate: $149 for single or double, plus tax, per night. Mention VOR for group rate. All meetings will be held at the Holiday Inn on the Hill. Take advantage of networking with other VOR members by staying here. Please let us know if you would like to be paired with a roommate if possible.
Ground TransportationTaxi cabs and “Super Shuttle” are available at Reagan International Airport. “Super Shuttle” is $12 per person from Reagan. At the airport follow signs to “Ground Transportation.” Super Shuttle reservations are required only from the hotel to the airport (800-258-3826). Union Train Station is just 3 blocks from the hotel.
For more information please contact Tamie Hopp at 605-399-1624 or vor@compuserve.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Registration Form [printer friendly version]I want to personally tell Congress how important Medicaid is for people with mental retardation. I’ll be there!Send form to Voice of the Retarded 5005 Newport Dr. #108, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 Fax: 847-253-6054 vor@compuserve.com * Phone: 847-253-6020 * A non-profit 501(c)(3) organization
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Mark all that apply: ___$50 per person for member registration at the Annual Meeting on Saturday, June 10 if paid by May 31, 2006 <2006 WASH-REG>
___$60 per person for member registration after 5/31. <2006 WASH-REG>
___$75 per person for non-member registration at the Annual Meeting on Saturday, June 10 includes one-year membership if paid by May 31, 2006. <2006 WASH-REG>
___$85 per person for non-member registration after 5/31. Membership included. <2006 WASH-REG>
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___ I/We will attend the Washington Initiative only
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