[NFB-NM] FW: Disability Day at the Roundhouse - February 13

[Tara Chavez]

If you are able to attend, I encourage folks to do so.

 

 

Tara Chavez, President

National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico

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(505) 328-3349

Live the life you want.

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From: Ellen Pinnes <epinnes at msn.com> 
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 12:25 PM
To: Ellen Pinnes <epinnes at msn.com>
Subject: Disability Day at the Roundhouse - February 13

 

This message is from Ellen Pinnes and The Disability Coalition.  

      

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Disability Rights Awareness Day at the Roundhouse is Thursday, February 13!
There will be lots to see and do over the course of the day:

 

*         We'll gather in the Capitol Rotunda from noon to one with music
from Healing Harmonies Neuro Choir and the band Concrete Moon, as well as
speakers to welcome you to the Roundhouse and encourage you to be part of
the legislative process. 

*         During the morning, you're invited to join Disability Rights New
Mexico for a "Disability Rights Drop-in Clinic" followed by a community
dialogue about Medicaid in New Mexico.  The clinic will run from 9:00 to
11:00 and will be an opportunity for a free consultation with an attorney
about any disability-related issues you may have.  DRNM will also have tip
sheets you can pick up to help you advocate on a variety of topics, such as
healthcare, special education, housing, accessibility, service animals and
others.  The clinic will be followed by a community discussion on "Medicaid
Myths and Facts" from 11:00 to 11:45.  See the attached flyer for more
information

*         Display tables featuring the work of many disability organizations
will be in the wings off the Rotunda during the morning and the early part
of the afternoon.  Stop by, chat with the folks staffing the tables, and
learn about the important work these groups do.

*         Another key part of Roundhouse Day is engaging with the
Legislature as it does its work.  We encourage you to meet and talk with
legislators, attend committee hearings, and spend some time in the House or
Senate gallery watching the floor sessions.

*         And one more important part of Roundhouse Day:  networking with
members of the disability community from around New Mexico!  This will be a
great opportunity to see old friends and connect with new ones.

There is no charge to attend DRAD at the Roundhouse and pre-registration is
not required.  We hope to see you there!

 

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The Disability Coalition is funded in part by the  

New Mexico Developmental Disabilities Council 

through Federal Program funding. 

Additional funding is provided by 

The Arc of New Mexico, Disability Rights New Mexico, 

the Independent Living Resource Center, and New Vistas. 

              

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please send a message to EPinnes at msn.com  

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