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March 31, 2020 (All day)
Virtual Call In
Boston MA
This event, which was to take place at the State House on March 31, will be instead taking place virtually, due to the Covid-19 state of emergency.
The purpose is to advocate for increased funding for Mass Commission for the Blind services for the elderly and to increase funding to the Perkins and Wocester libraries for the blind, as the proposed budget for these services is recommending no increases for the next budget year.
From the announcement:
What is a “Virtual” BLIND Event? It will be an advocacy day when consumers and all advocates can call into the State House, or email their elected officials, and tell them what you would have shared with them if you could have been there in person. It’s easy to do – it’s all done over the phone or via email. You don’t have to leave your home to do it and you can make a real difference!
Register
https://perkins2.secure.force.com/pmtx/evt__QuickEvent?id=a2d0d000003zlFC
This will allow event planners to email you your state representative and senator’s name, phone number, and email address so you will have the information
you need to easily reach out to them on March 31st.
You will also receive the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind and the Perkins & Worcester Libraries Factsheets that are being sent directly to each representative and senator’s offices. These factsheets will provide you with the essential information to make your advocacy calls or send your emails.
Learn more on March 25th for a pre-event conference call
To learn more about how the “Virtual” BLIND Event on March 31st will work, you are invited to join an informational conference call on Wednesday, March 25th at 7:00 PM. The call-in details are below:
“Virtual” BLIND Event Informational Call
When: Wednesday, March 25 at 7:00 PM
Dial: 605-475-6006
Then enter the passcode 5665780#
You will be asked to state your name and press the pound key to continue. (The pound key is below the 9 on the phone keypad.)
Presenters for the “Virtual” BLIND Event Call will be:
Kim Charlson – Call Moderator & Logistics Coordinator for the BLIND Event
DeAnn Elliott, Presenter – MCB Factsheet Review
Paul Parravano, Presenter – Library Program Factsheet Review
Bruce Howell, Presenter – How and What consumers will do on March 31st to communicate their messages
Virtual Call In
Boston MA
This event, which was to take place at the State House on March 31, will be instead taking place virtually, due to the Covid-19 state of emergency.
The purpose is to advocate for increased funding for Mass Commission for the Blind services for the elderly and to increase funding to the Perkins and Wocester libraries for the blind, as the proposed budget for these services is recommending no increases for the next budget year.
From the announcement:
What is a “Virtual” BLIND Event? It will be an advocacy day when consumers and all advocates can call into the State House, or email their elected officials, and tell them what you would have shared with them if you could have been there in person. It’s easy to do – it’s all done over the phone or via email. You don’t have to leave your home to do it and you can make a real difference!
Register
https://perkins2.secure.force.com/pmtx/evt__QuickEvent?id=a2d0d000003zlFC
This will allow event planners to email you your state representative and senator’s name, phone number, and email address so you will have the information
you need to easily reach out to them on March 31st.
You will also receive the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind and the Perkins & Worcester Libraries Factsheets that are being sent directly to each representative and senator’s offices. These factsheets will provide you with the essential information to make your advocacy calls or send your emails.
Learn more on March 25th for a pre-event conference call
To learn more about how the “Virtual” BLIND Event on March 31st will work, you are invited to join an informational conference call on Wednesday, March 25th at 7:00 PM. The call-in details are below:
“Virtual” BLIND Event Informational Call
When: Wednesday, March 25 at 7:00 PM
Dial: 605-475-6006
Then enter the passcode 5665780#
You will be asked to state your name and press the pound key to continue. (The pound key is below the 9 on the phone keypad.)
Presenters for the “Virtual” BLIND Event Call will be:
Kim Charlson – Call Moderator & Logistics Coordinator for the BLIND Event
DeAnn Elliott, Presenter – MCB Factsheet Review
Paul Parravano, Presenter – Library Program Factsheet Review
Bruce Howell, Presenter – How and What consumers will do on March 31st to communicate their messages
