April 29 is "Autism Day" at the Oregon Capitol

NOTE: There are several notices circulating with either the 28th or the 29th of April as the date for Autism Day at the Capitol--This is the most recent confirmation that the CORRECT date is Wednesday, April 29, 2009. See below for schedule of the day and RSVP instructions.
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From: Rep Edwards C <edwards.c.rep@state.or.us>
Subject: CORRECTION: April 29th - Autism Day at the Capitol!
Date: Monday, April 13, 2009, 3:55 PM

Join Us for Autism Day at the Capitol

April 29th, 2009

Oregon State Capitol, Salem Room 350

SCHEDULE
9:30AM – 11:30AM

• Introductions & Greeting from State Reps. Peter Buckley and Chris Edwards
• Legislative updates
• Tips on the Legislative Process and Public Testimony
  

11:30AM – 1:00PM

• Tour of the Capitol / Floor Session Introduction
• Lunch provided
• Individually arranged meetings with Legislators / Staff
  

1:00PM -3:00PM
Hearing in the House Committee on Education

• What is working in Education for students with ASD?
• What is not working?
• What can be done to make it better?
• Invited Testimony (one hour)
• Public Testimony (one hour)
• Individually arranged meetings with Legislators / Staff

RSVP
Please RSVP. Let us know if you will be attending. We want to make sure we have sufficient materials and lunch!

RSVP by calling (503-986-1414) or emailing Rep Chris Edwards at rep.chrisedwards@state.or.us.

MEETING YOUR REPRESENTATIVE AND/OR SENATOR
Make appointments to meet with your Representative and / or Senator in advance of coming to Salem .
Check the Legislative Website if you need help finding your Legislators or making contact: