Events

Disability Rights Rally

  • Each year hundreds of LaCAN members gather together on the steps of the Capitol to Rally for the Rights of those with disabilities. 
  • Be part of the advocacy movement by participating in the Disability Rights Rally 2010 on April 28, 2010
  • Follow the following link to see reports and pictures from the 2009 Disability Rights Rally  

Legislative Visits

  • Legislators represent us.  Legislators typically want to hear the views and issues faced by their constiuents.  One of the most powerful ways to convince a legislator is to put a face on the situation.
  • LaCAN Leaders support LaCAN members with personal visits with their legislators by providing speaking points and helping members with their personal story and message. 
  • LaCAN leaders are currently scheduling legislative visits.  Please contact your regional LaCAN Leader and schedule a visit with your legislator.
  • In order to determine who your legislators are click here.

Legislative Session

  • LaCAN members show up at key Legislative Committee meetings when critical decisions are being made.  A bill must pass through committee meetings so it is important to show support for or against bills you want changed.  LaCAN leaders coordinate members in their region to make a presence at committee meetings.  This is a great way to watch the legislative process. 
  • Join your LaCAN leader attending a committee meeting!
  • The 2010 legislative session begins March 29, 2010 and ends June 21, 2010.

Action Alerts

  • Action alerts inform members of what action should be taken to address current decisions legislators are responsible to make that will impact them. 
  • Actions typically involve sending e-mails or letters with a specific message to your legislators.
  • Actions are most frequent during the Legislative session but can occur anytime during the year that an issue of significance is identified.
  • It only takes a couple of minutes to respond to action alerts and legislators indicate these visits provide insight into how the laws they create impact people with developmental disabilities and their families.
  • Please contact your LaCAN leader if you have questions concerning an action alert.

Roundtables

  • Roundtables are generally held in the fall. Roundtables empower LaCAN members and increase their ability to be effective advocates.
  • Roundtables give LaCAN members the opportunity to practice telling their personal stories
  • Roundtables provide LaCAN members an opportunity to get current information on state issues. They may also provide LaCAN membes the opportunity to meet their legislator. 
  • Click here to see the date for the roundtable(s) in your region.
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