Rally Schedule:
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9:30 – 10:00 AM – Arrive at the Crest Theatre 1013 K st.
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10:00 – 10:30 AM – Speakers and Planning
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10:30 – 11:00 AM – March to the Capitol
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11:00 – 12:00 PM – Rally at the Capitol
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12:00 – 2:00 PM – Individual Legislative Visits
#KeepThePromise
#MantenganLaPromesa
More than 330,000 Californians with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities live in our state; they are our neighbors, classmates, coworkers, family, and friends; however, their support structure has been grossly underfunded and is failing. Direct support staff are quitting the field or working multiple jobs due to low wages, essential programs are closing throughout the state, and individuals are forced to live with inadequate supports or without supports at all.
The State Must Increase Funding Now
An 8% Increase Will Provide Emergency Stabilization
Low Rates Harm People with Disabilities
Dolores Huerta Calls on California Lawmakers to
#KeepThePromise
#MantenganLaPromesa
To learn more about how you can help keep California’s lawmakers accountable to the I/DD community, and stay informed:
Visit www.thelantermancoalition.org and follow The Lanterman Coalition on Twitter and Facebook.