Join PHA in Sacramento for Lobby Day

We all know that these are challenging times. Secretary Dooley’s task force has a timeline for closure of the Developmental Centers as one of its stated agendas. The task force will meet on only three separate occasions over the next five months. Now is not the time to sit by and let the future -- and the future of those we love -- be decided by others. Join with Parent Hospital Association on Monday, August 19th at 9 a.m. for a Sacramento lobby day. Here is the plan:

1. Meet on the west steps of the capitol building between 9:00 and 9:30 a.m. We will meet as a group and plan and strategize. Bring pictures of your family member. Bring along kids and grandkids and teach them to be part of this.
2. To prepare for the day, schedule meetings with your representatives or their health aides. You will only have time to meet with three representatives so make them count. Plan on sharing your stories and the reasons why Sonoma is important to you. If you have concerns about community care, share them. Express simply why you believe it is not an option that will work for your family member.
3. Lunch on your own. (There is a cafeteria in the capitol basement.)
4. At 12:45pm -- no later -- meet again on the capitol steps. Remember the task force meetings are not held at the capitol building but at the Department of Rehabilitation Services. The address is 721 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, Room 242. PHA supporters should join the task force meeting at 1:00 p.m. You should be given three minutes to speak. Plan your statement carefully.

PHA needs to be strong now more than ever. The PHA Board continues to work hard to support you and your family member but we need your support. Please make plans to join us in Sacramento on August 19th aside and let your voice be heard. Together we will make a difference!

California State Capitol Building, 915 Capitol Mall #200
Sacramento, CA 95814
The west steps are on the 10th street side of the building.