MAKE A DIFFERENCE EVEN IF YOU DIDN'T MAKE IT TO THE STATE HOUSE JUNE 4

Early this month on Beacon Hill, hundreds of advocates for people with Down syndrome came together to celebrate champions in the Legislature and in our community, while pushing for critical policies.

MDSC Executive Director Maureen Gallagher and MDSC Board Chair Steve Narey made a compelling case for our two new priority bills and funding for the MDSC line item and DDS line items.

These critical asks of the MA Legislature will provide access to organ transplants, more opportunities for higher education, and funding for MDSC's and DDS's many programs and initiatives. It's still not too late to call or visit your legislators.

Learn more about each of these important priorities and share them with your legislators so that our voices will be heard.

See all Fact Sheets here:

Fact sheet on H1064/S672 - Ensuring Inclusive Higher Education Opportunities here
Fact sheet on H3271 - Access to Organ Transplants Bill here
Fact sheet on MDSC Line Item here
Fact sheet on other DDS Line items here

For Central Mass. residents:

Fact sheet on funding UMass Memorial Down Syndrome Clinic here

And remember to let your friends and followers on Facebook and Twitter know to also #TakeAction4DS

YOU CAN ADVOCATE VIRTUALLY FOR ALL OUR POLICY PRIORITIES

To maximize the impact of our Advocacy Day, we're asking that you Take Action now to support laws and funding that allow all people with Down syndrome to have opportunities to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives.

Here's what you can do:

Get the contact information for your State Representative and State Senator.
Call their office or send an email
Ask them to support our top Legislative Priorities by using this Sample Script
See below for other ways to reach out and make a difference

Other ways to #TakeAction4DS:

If you're on Facebook, share this post below with your friends and family - and be sure to post to your legislators' walls.

If you're on Twitter, share our tweet and send to your legislators:

THANK YOU FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE!

Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress
781-221-0024
mdsc@mdsc.org
http://www.mdsc.org

For the past three decades, the MDSC has worked to ensure that all individuals in Massachusetts with Down syndrome are valued, included, and given every opportunity to pursue fulfilling lives. The MDSC offers a broad array of programs to serve people with Down syndrome and their families.