As I requested previously, it is imperative that we contact our Representatives and senators this week regarding funding for our Older blind Program. Here is the information to find your legislators. If you prefer, email or text me your address and I will send you the name. It is not a user friendly site but we have to do this.
Senator: www.arkansas.gov/senate; select: ”Search for MY Senator”, then insert your street address and zip code in the boxes.
Representative: www.arkansashouse.org; select: “Find My Representative”, then insert your street address and zip code in the boxes.
Talking points which you may want to include:
1. Tell them how the program has helped YOU
2. Explain our objective is: HEALTH AND SAFETY THROUGH SPECIALIZED INSTRUCTION AND DEVICES
3. Funding for the $300,000 would come from cost savings accruing from the reduction in nursing home placements related to vision loss.
4. Currently, there are 603 Older Blind individuals waiting for service
5. The waiting list exists because the current state and federal funding cannot meet the needs.
Thanks for the help! Many people are depending on us to get money and help them.
Until tomorrow,
Dr. Janet
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