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PLEASE JOIN US!!
COME TO RALEIGH AND JOIN FELLOW COALITION* ADVOCATES!!
ADVOCATE FOR BETTER FUNDING FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, MENTAL HEALTH, & ADDICTIVE DISEASE SERVICES AND SUPPORTS.
The Legislative Building, 16 West Jones Street, Raleigh, 27601
Directions to Raleigh
Map of Downtown
PARKING:
Passengers in vehicles of any kind must be dropped off at the Legislative Bldg. The driver will then be able to park the car or van at the NC State Fairgrounds and get bussed back to the Legislature.
Registration will open at 8 am on the back portico of the Legislative Building. Participants can get information on the day's legislative committee meetings, the current budget proposal and begin visits with legislators.
As part of the Advocacy Day, Coalition advocates will be conducting short trainings on effective ways to communicate your message to Legislators. Trainings will take place starting at 9:00 in the Legislative Bldg. auditorium (third floor). Volunteers will also be on hand in the auditorium from 8:30-12:30 with tips and techniques for making the most of your legislative visit. Popcorn will be available beginning at 11:00 am!
****PLEASE NOTE: Lunch will not be provided - popcorn will be served as refreshments.
The Arc encourages your participation in this event to advocate for funding for developmental disability, mental health, and addictive disease services. We need strong representation from the developmental disability community.
Rally Schedule
8:00 am-Registration opens Legislative Building Portico. Get information on the day's legislative committee meetings, the current budget proposal and begin visits with legislators.
8:30 am through the morning-Attend Legislative Committee Meetings. Information on meetings will be available the day of the Rally
9:00 am and throughout the morning-Trainings on Effectively Communicating with Legislators 3rd floor Auditorium Legislative Building
All morning-Visit with legislators in their offices, use the Coalition talking points you pick up at registration
11:00 am-Popcorn on the Portico of the Legislative Building
The Arc of North Carolina thanks you again for your advocacy. We hope to see you in Raleigh on June 1!
Feel free to call with any questions.
The Arc of NC
343 East Six Forks Rd. Ste 320
Raleigh, NC 27609
1-800-662-8706
www.arcnc.org
*THE COALITION represents individuals and organizations statewide that advocate for persons needing services and supports for mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive diseases. Since 1991, The Coalition has recommended a budget to the North Carolina General Assembly. Each year during the Legislative session, The Coalition sponsors advocacy events to bring local advocates to Raleigh to speak with their state legislators. | 
