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Sign up to join Consumer Directed Action of New York & NY Association on Independent Living in Albany on March 26 as we count down the final days to the final budget.

WHEN: Meet at 11:00 AM on 3/26

WHERE: Herbie’s Burgers (formerly McDonald’s) in the Empire State Plaza Concourse.

WHAT: Rally & Visibility Actions to ensure independent living and CDPA priorities are in the final budget

Lunch vouchers will be provided!

If you want to help but can’t make the 26th, our allies in the Caring Majority have an opportunity on the 25th, and we will be seeking people to do visibility on the 27th and 28th, as Legislators and the Governor potentially finalize the budget. But the main focus is on the 26th, and we need everyone we can get.

Let’s rise up together, make our collective voice heard, and make sure community-based services are prioritized in this year’s budget. Join us in Albany.

Join CDANY for Advocacy Day in Albany on February 12, 2024!

Get ready for an exciting in-person day of action in Albany with hundreds of other New Yorkers who care about strengthening consumer direction and being the change they want to see in New York and the world.

• Register for Advocacy Day!

• Advocacy Day One-Pagers

• Advocacy Day Talking Points

CDANY is thrilled to once again partner with the New York Association on Independent Living (NYAIL) for our annual Advocacy Day on Monday, February 12, 2024.

WHAT: CDANY & NYAIL Advocacy Day
WHEN: Monday, February 12 – arrive by 10:00 AM
WHERE: Meet in the Well of the Legislative Office Building, 198 State Street, Albany, NY 12210

Run of Show

10:00 to 11:00 AM: Arrival & Check-In

11:00 AM to Noon: Rally in the Well with legislative champions

Noon to 4:00 PM: Individual Legislative Meetings with your Assembly and Senate representatives.

CDANY will provide printed (and emailed in advance) prep materials including talking points for meetings and budget issue one-pagers. CDANY is offering travel scholarships to help cover costs of getting to Albany. Click here to apply for a scholarship.

Things you can do to prepare:

• Check out our FAQ document.
• Read our Legislative & Budget Agenda here to learn about CDANY’s priorities.
• Call your elected officials NOW to schedule your meetings – they will be busy! In the spirit of self-direction, attendees are responsible for scheduling their own meetings with your representatives. For more information on how to schedule your meetings, check out our resource.
• CDANY is offering travel scholarships to help cover costs of getting to Albany. Click here to apply for a scholarship!