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Arc of Massachusetts/Mass Developmental Disabilities Council Legislative Reception

March 9, 2016 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

BCIL is proud to co-sponsor this event. Please stop by our resource table to say hello!

The 38th Annual Legislative Reception

Please join The Arc of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council for our 38th Annual Legislative Reception. This is an opportunity for persons with disabilities, family members, advocates, state agency heads and their staff, and legislators to meet and catch up on legislative priorities and other important issues.

Click here to register. Online registration will stay open until March 8, 2016, and there will be walk-in registration at event. Deadline is March 4 for a printed nametag.

Celebrating the Strength of Individuals and Families

Wednesday, March 9, 2016

10:30am-12:00pm

Great Hall, The State House

We will be honoring Senator Joan Lovely and Representative Ronald Mariano.

Speaking on the theme:  Isaiah Lombardo and Angela Lombardo, self-advocate and mother

Special Presenters:  Senate President Stanley Rosenberg and House Speaker Robert DeLeo

Register Now!

Before or after the event, meet with your legislators to discuss legislative priorities and issues of importance to persons with disabilities.  Team leaders will be available to escort small groups requesting assistance.

Please set up an appointment ahead of time to meet with your legislators, and encourage them to attend the Legislative Reception. To identify your legislators and for a link to their contact information, go to this website: http://wheredoivotema.com/bal/MyElectionInfo.aspx

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