AHRC New York City

ADVOCACY - LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY

Legislative Advocacy

AHRC New York City, a family governed organization, came into existence as the result of grassroots advocacy. In the last six decades, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families have fought and achieved what was once thought impossible. Legislation has provided individuals with disabilities entitlements to for example, received a free and appropriate education, be employed, and reside in the community. With legislation has come funding to support these and other opportunities. But in times of fiscal crisis such as those in which we find ourselves today, budget cuts proposed by elected officials on all levels are threatening the very existence of the services we battled long and hard to create.

We have learned that together, our voices can be heard, can change legislation and public policy. This is more important now than ever before in recent times. Scroll down and watch the NYSARC Inc. video on Legislative Advocacy on the bottom of this page.

Take Action

It is up to you families, friends and concerned citizens to keep abreast of the current issues. It is right and obligation to speak out. It is up to elected and appointed government officials to listen to us, their constituents. Current issues will be posted as they arise.

Click below for current Action Center Legislative Alerts!

These sites will help you locate your elected representatives and provide you with what issues may need your attention.

	The ARC Action Center The ARC Legislative Action Center is an interactive web site for communicating with Federal and State Legislatures
	Legislative Action Center The New York State Legislative Action Center, sponsored by InterAgency Council of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Agencies, Inc.

Video: Legislative Advocacy

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