Action Alert from the Center for Disability Rights via Michael Godino:

ACTION ALERT

November 9, 2009

Issue: Tell your legislators to reject the proposed massive cuts to health
and home care services!

Action: Along with having a large presence and visibility in Albany this
Monday, we need to continue to remind the legislative leaders and our local
legislators that the Governor's proposed across the board cuts are
UNACCEPTABLE. Please encourage ILC staff, board, volunteers and consumers
that aren't coming to Albany on Monday to support our advocacy efforts by
completing this action.

Use the Center for Disability Rights' capwiz to send letters to your
legislators about the harmful effects Paterson's proposed cuts would have on
people with disabilities. Click on the "Take Action" link below, which will
take you to a sample letter. Feel free to edit the letter to make it more
personal.

Take Action Link:
http://capwiz.com/rochestercdr/issues/alert/?alertid=14243301

Background: People with disabilities and seniors are being hit from both
sides of the political aisle. Governor Paterson is proposing 10% cuts in
social service programs, including home care. Meanwhile New York
Republicans are proposing to completely eliminate all Medicaid services that
are labeled "optional" by the federal government, including coverage for
prescriptions and home care, as well as 18 other essential health care
services.

It is critical that we respond quickly and in no uncertain terms that these
proposals are unacceptable. Your legislators need to hear from you now.