UWL Action Alert

Dear GCSS Families and Friends:

Now is the time to act!

We need everyone to contact their Senator.
Please see below very important UWL Action Alert.

Thank you,
Heidi Fernandez
Advocacy@gacommunity.org
404-634-4222 ext 550

NOW IS THE TIME TO ACT! Simply click http://www.unlockthewaitinglists.com/advocate.html

I wanted you to know that the House cut disability services in the FY10 budget. The House cut $5,391,480 of state funds from persons with developmental disabilities who are currently in programs. They also cut $3,368,458 in MRWP services when they become available through attrition. These cuts will mean that thousands of people with disabilities may lose current supports they desperately need!

THE SENATE WILL VOTE MONDAY ON THE BUDGET. PLEASE HELP US RAISE OUR VOICE.

The Unlock the Waiting lists is asking that Georgia’s budget continue to reflect our priority of supporting persons with developmental disabilities in community by holding these disability programs harmless from cuts. We therefore ask that the Senate restore a total of $8.7M back to the FY2010 budget in DHR’s DD program accounts. Remember, once we lose these important funds, they will be very difficult restore.

You can help in two ways.

First, please help us right now, by going to our web site and sending an e-mail, making a phone call, or sending a fax. Simply click http://www.unlockthewaitinglists.com/advocate.html

Second, forward this e-mail on to a family member or a friend. And ask them to respond as a favor to you.

Thank you for all that you do!
Dave Blanchard