With the assistance of Maureen Morrell, Community Relations Consultant at the Autism Society of North Carolina;

the ASNC/OC board is recruiting a group of parents to meet with our local legislators.  It is important for the policy makers to hear about how the budget cuts will affect the lives of those living with autism/DD, and their families.

The best time for meeting legislators in their home districts is Friday through Monday.  Since our local reps are very busy in “leadership positions”, we may need to offer them a meeting at the legislature Tuesday through Thursday. We have some very influential representatives in Orange County.

Maureen has offered to arrange the meeting and meet with the parents before this to discuss some talking points and explanations of how these visits can be most effective as well as go to the meeting with us.

We are hoping to gather 10 to 15 individuals.  If you are able to devote some time to this important issue, please contact:

Lisa Dankner and please cc Maureen as well.  mmorrell@...

Lisa Dankner

bigchief2@...