GO! Bulletin
2022 Legislative Session Starting Soon

The Oregon State Legislature will be holding a “short” session this year that will start February 1st and last only five weeks. Oregon holds short sessions on even-numbered years to adjust the budget halfway through the biennium (called a “rebalance”) and address a limited number of key policy bills. The short sessions move quickly, and we will keep you posted about proposed legislative actions that impact DD supports and services along the way.
GO! ONLINE: Legislative Advocacy Workshop
on Written Testimony

Thursday, February 3rd, 2022
1:30 - 3:00PM

Call In 1-253-215-8782
Zoom US Meeting ID: 850 6454 5807 | Passcode: 964284

This event will feature a Writing Workshop for
Senate Resolution 201 Honoring Kathryn Weit
Don't miss this very important Writing Workshop honoring a very important advocate!

We will discuss how so many of Kathryn's achievements continue to influence the values and structure of the DD services system for Oregonians with I/DD and their families today.

Kathryn's legacy includes working to ensure people with I/DD could:
  • live in the community by closing Fairview Training Center
  • get DD services without a long waitlist
  • work at community jobs
  • have supports needed to grow up with their families rather than in nursing homes or institutions

This Writing Workshop is for everyone! We will discuss why we submit written testimony and why it matters.

Although you did not need to know Kathryn to participate in this event, we are confident you will be inspired by all that she achieved as you learn how to advocate through written testimony.

If you cannot attend this workshop, look for other opportunities to submit written testimony for this Senate Resolution in upcoming GO! Bulletins.
About the Oregon DD Coalition
The Oregon DD Coalition advocates for DD services on behalf of and with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, and support organizations in Oregon.

We influence DD service and community support systems and legislation by communicating with a common, consistent voice – creating better opportunities for Oregonians with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Interested in signing up for the GO! Bulletin or
becoming a member of the Oregon DD Coalition?
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