FRN
Address
46 Oneida St
Oneonta
NY
13820
United States
What You Need to Know: Legislative Issues for Families and Individuals with Disabilities
Join Family Resource Network, Inc. as we host Ruth Foster from Families Together in NYS for a workshop that will provide instruction and insight on the following topics:
mental health legislation medicaid issues autism legislation how to meet with your legislator
Additionally, Ruth will be doing a survey of policy issues that are of concern in our communities.
About Our Instructor: Ruth Foster has worked with Families Together in New York State for ten years, first as the CCSI Coordinator and currently as Director of Public Policy. Ruth has also worked for a number of non-profit advocacy organizations including a national women’s organization where she served as the publications director. During her tenure with Families Together, Ruth has promoted policies that improve access to services for children with social, emotional and behavioral challenges, and their families. In addition to lobbying the legislature, working in statewide coalitions, and meeting with governmental officials, Ruth has stressed the
importance of the family voice in policy discussions.
Binghamton: Date: Friday, January 20, 2012 Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Location: ACHIEVE – Front Entrance 125 Cutler Pond Road Binghamton, NY 13905
Oneonta Date: February 1, 2012 Time: 6:00pm -8:00pm Location: FRN 46 Oneida St Oneonta, NY 13820
Registration is required. E-mail register@familyrn.org. Please put “Legislative Bing” or “Legislative Oneonta” on the subject line and include contact information in your e-mail or call (607)432-0001.