Monthly Updates
April 2008 Contents:
- NAC Central: Co-Sponsors for H.R. 1279 Increases to 121!
- Last Call for DSP TV Entries — Deadline is June 1!
NAC Central: Co-Sponsors for H.R. 1279 Increases to 121!
 Since the beginning of 2008, the National Advocacy Campaign (NAC) has stepped up its efforts to recruit additional cosponsors for H.R. 1279 – the Direct Support Professionals Fairness and Security Act – initiated by ANCOR. To date, the grand total of co-sponsors for the bill has shot to 121!
In addition to informing legislators about the bill, the NAC used ANCOR’s Management Practices Conference and Trade Show as an opportunity to communicate to the ANCOR community the importance of their support for H.R. 1279. During the conference, it was announced that the NAC legislative team is seeking to increase the number of co-sponsors of H.R. 1279 to 150; secure a congressional hearing this year on the greater workforce issue; and develop a lasting strategy to identify and confirm a bill sponsor in the Senate. Although ambitious, the NAC firmly believes that with the support of ANCOR members, strategic partners and advocates, we have the shared resources available to achieve these important goals.
With attention focused on federal elections this year, it is critical that we maintain constituent contact with members of Congress regarding H.R. 1279. Already, there have been several Action Alerts posted on ANCOR's website. Please use these Action Alerts as your opportunity to personally write, call or visit your congressional representative and urge their support of H.R. 1279. To find out more about the Action Alerts, visit http://capwiz.com/ancor/issues/alert/?alertid=10887631.
Last Call for DSP TV Entries — Deadline is June 1!
DSP TV Online provides an inviting forum for DSPs, people with disabili- NAC Central: Let Congress Know You Support H.R. 1279 ties, families, supporters of people with disabilities and the direct support workforce to share their stories and compel action. And, who knows, you may win one of several prizes in the process!
The deadline for entries is fast approaching! All videos must be posted to the DSP TV site no later than June 1, 2008. One winner from each category will receive $500 and an overall winner will receive $1,000 and paid hotel and airfare to the September 2008 DSPs to DC event!
Be bold, be creative and be heard! Grab your video camera and shine a light on the work of DSPs and the immeasurable value they bring to the lives of people with disabilities. Don’t worry about production quality or an Academy Award-winning script, just face the camera and tell your story!
Entering this web-based video contest is quick and easy. To learn how, visit http://www.youneedtoknowme.org/contest/index.php. To find out about contest rules and regulations, please visit http://www.youneedtoknowme.org/contest/rules.php. |
