Brett,

Much as others have suggested, we would provide information to the requester about the process; at times might suggest legislators that might be receptive; and offer to be a resource for any legislative office that has an interest in that proposed legislation.  Separately, the Council develops public policy priorities before each regular session of the legislature (every 2nd yr) and are more involved in providing information about those items to legislative offices.  If asked, we can offer draft language for possible legislation.  Building relationships with various offices is pretty important so those staff know they can ask for our input.

 

Hope that helps!

Roger

 

Roger A. Webb, Executive Director

6201 E. Oltorf, Suite 600, Austin, TX  78741

(512) 437-5440 or 1-800-262-0334

www.tcdd.texas.gov

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From: xxxxxx@nacdd.simplelists.com [mailto:xxxxxx@nacdd.simplelists.com] On Behalf Of Williams, Brett (DCH)
Sent: Friday, March 27, 2015 2:05 PM
To: xxxxxx@nacdd.simplelists.com
Subject: RE: DD Councils Able Act Fact Sheet

 

Greetings everyone:

 

As a relatively new staff person for the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council, I greatly appreciate the interactions amongst all of the participants on the list-serve and hope you would be able to provide guidance on a matter that has come across my desk. Recently, a request for legislation was forwarded to me from a constituent. The question I have, how involved are you in having legislation introduced? Do you work directly with legislators? Or, have constituents work with legislators with language you have prepared? What are the thresholds you incorporate? Any help you could provide will be very much appreciated. 

 

Brett Williams

Policy Analyst

Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council

Phone: 517-335-3139

WilliamsB18@michigan.gov

 

 

From: xxxxxx@nacdd.simplelists.com [mailto:xxxxxx@nacdd.simplelists.com] On Behalf Of Lawyer, Heidi (VBPD)
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2015 9:45 AM
To: xxxxxx@nacdd.simplelists.com
Subject: RE: DD Councils Able Act Fact Sheet

 

Thanks Eric!

 

Heidi Lawyer

Executive Director

Virginia Board for People with Disabilities (VBPD)

1100 Bank Street, 7th Floor, Richmond, VA  23219

804-786-0016

800-846-4464

www.VaBoard.org

 

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From: xxxxxx@nacdd.simplelists.com [mailto:xxxxxx@nacdd.simplelists.com] On Behalf Of Jacobson, Eric
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2015 8:08 AM
To: xxxxxx@nacdd.simplelists.com
Subject: RE: DD Councils Able Act Fact Sheet

 

For those of you who could not read the Korean, here is the English version!

 

Eric E. Jacobson

Executive Director

 

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Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities

2 Peachtree Street, Suite 26.200 Atlanta, GA 30303

O: (404) 657-2120  C:  (404) 805-9739

www.gcdd.org

 

From: xxxxxx@nacdd.simplelists.com [mailto:xxxxxx@nacdd.simplelists.com] On Behalf Of Farrar - CDHS, julie
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2015 11:00 AM
To: xxxxxx@nacdd.simplelists.com
Subject: Re: DD Councils Able Act Fact Sheet

 

very much thank you for your request!


Sincerely,

 

Julie C. Farrar

Policy Analyst


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On Mon, Mar 23, 2015 at 5:22 PM, Brian Cox <xxxxxx@md-council.org> wrote:

Thanks Eric. Can you share the English version so we know what it says before we distribute it?

Brian

 

Brian Cox, Executive Director

Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council


On Mar 23, 2015, at 1:48 PM, "Jacobson, Eric" <xxxxxx@gcdd.ga.gov> wrote:

Thought I would share this document we had translated into Korean.

 

Eric E. Jacobson

Executive Director

 

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Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities

2 Peachtree Street, Suite 26.200 Atlanta, GA 30303

O: (404) 657-2120  C:  (404) 805-9739

www.gcdd.org

 

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