What Can I Do?
Call or email your legislators and share your personal stories with them. If you need assistance finding you legislators, visit www.azleg.gov. Always remember to be polite and respectful when speaking. You are a constituent and your voice should be heard, but these are difficult economic times that are affecting us all. Click here to learn more about how to be an effective advocate and engage appropriately with your legislators.

House Appropriations Committee Contact Information
Chairman John Kavanagh, jkavanagh@azleg.gov
Andy Biggs, abiggs, abiggs@azleg.gov
Steve Court, scourt@azleg.gov
Rich Crandall, rcrandall@azleg.gov
Russ Jones, rjones@azleg.gov
Nancy McLain, nmclain@azleg.gov
Rick Murphy, rmurphy@azleg.gov
Vic Williams, vwilliams@azleg.gov
Olivia Cajero Bedford, ocajerobedford@azleg.gov
Cloves Campbel, Jr., clcampbell@azleg.gov
Matt Heinz, mheinz@azleg.gov
David Schapira, dschapira@azleg.gov
Kyrsten Sinema, ksinema@azleg.gov

Talking Points
Here are some talking points provided by Raising Special Kids:
• I am an Arizona citizen — and constituent from your district.
• I want you to protect critical health and human services for children, families and vulnerable adults from any further cuts. (Please add your special cause like described above, mental health, services for homeless, child care, anti domestic violence services, child protection, elder care, services for people with disabilities, etc)
• There are alternatives — 30 states have raised revenues. (Like eliminating tax exemptions and raising user fees)
• The Legislature should vote immediately to raise revenues (eliminate tax exemptions expand the tax base).
• Do not cut taxes and dig the revenue hole deeper. The state cannot afford tax cuts at this time with its large deficits approaching $3.5 billion dollars.
• Protect all of Arizona, but stand up for the most vulnerable particularly.
• Please tell me how you plan to vote and how you will protect vital services for children, families and vulnerable adults and health and human services.

Join the Arizona Autism Coalition today! Our new and improved website is almost ready to be revealed!

The Council’s webpage explains: “A primary activity of the Council is to develop a five-year State Plan. After conducting comprehensive research and analysis on issues that affect persons with developmental disabilities, the State Plan summarizes how services and programs (e.g. employment, health, housing, recreation, child-care, etc.) should be structured within the State of Arizona.”

You can share your opinions in this process by participating in the Public Comment Survey. Please do not delay–the survey will close after April 8.

Find a link to the survey on the DDPC’s webpage:
http://azgovernor.gov/DDPC/index.asp

**Multiple ticket options ranging from $53-$90 depending on seat location**

EMAIL COALITION COORDINATOR, JESSICA LEWIS AT JESSICA@AZAUTISM.ORG TO RESERVE YOUR TICKETS TODAY!

Package Includes:
- Discounted tickets to a Suns Game, Section 217 rows 1-8
- Entry for the whole group to watch player warm-ups from the lower level
- Group Photo
- Suns premium item for each member in the group
- Group welcome on the Jumbo-tron

Please make checks payable to Gateway Academy (Deadline for tickets is March 5th)
7655 E. Gelding Drive Suite A-3,
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Phone- 480-998-1071

Please contact Geoffrey.rubin@gmail.com or 480-998-1071 with any questions

This workshop features Steve Kosser, John Dacey, & Holly Reycraft who will speak on:

1. Learn how successful therapies for DDD children in Arizona can be available at no cost to parents (regardless of family income) to help reduce or eliminate symptoms and challenging behaviors.
2. Learn how to navigate the ALTCS health care maze, including what to do if you are facing the appeals process for a denial, reduction or termination.
3. Hear the laws, policies, and procdeures of Special Education and learn basic advocacy techniques to address the most common problems that occur at each stage of the Special Education process.

* This is a rare opportunity to hear from an EPSDT expert, lawyer, and educational advocate all on the same day!
* Join with other parents in learning how to effectively advocate for their children in the schools, at home, and with medical services.

Early Bird Registration ends on February 10, so register today! REGISTER NOW!

Early Bird Registration: Registered and paid by February 10th, 2010

Only $30 for Members; $50 for non-members

Regular Registration after February 10th: $50 for members; $75 for non-members

Visit www.phxautism.org for more information or to REGISTER

Questions? Contact Cynthia at (480) 940-1093 or by email: cynthia

If you have questions, please contact (602) 364-1379 or email your question and phone number to DDDHotline@azdes.gov.

Family Cost Participation Provider Packet