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Staff members of the APDA MA Chapter and Information & Referral Center at Boston University Medical Center joined the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and Adult Onset Disability Alliance for an Action Day on May 1, 2008.
The Great Hall
Massachusetts State House
Beacon Hill
Boston, MA
Click here for the full event brochure and registration information.
Description/Agenda for the day:
10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Registration/continental breakfast
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Rally, with guest speakers
Secretary of Health and Human Services, Dr. Judy Ann Bigby
Sergeant Paul E. Perrone
Irene Taylor, MS activist
Martha Lewis, family activist, ALS Association
12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Assigned/Pre-arranged visits with legislators
Join Chapter members to advocate for proposed legislation to support the needs of people with MS and other adult onset disabilities.
- Increasing access to home and community-based services
- Addressing gaps in accessible transportation options
- Maintaining funds for Home LINKS
- Advance Registration Required
For more information visit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society website at mam.nationalmssociety.org or call the I & R Center at (617) 638-8466 or (800) 651-8466.