Here is an email that was forwarded to me:
I'm sure you have all been on edge about the suspension of Early Intervention services that almost took place last week. It was a huge relief for all of us when we learned last Thursday that the Maricopa County Superior Court, as a result of a lawsuit filed by AAPPD and affiliated agencies, granted a Preliminary Injunction that prevented these cuts from taking place. This was a very close call and Arizona is certainly not out of the woods yet regarding this matter. I strongly encourage all agencies, providers, and families who receive services from the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) to continue to be proactive and fight to ensure that the State of Arizona uses federal stimulus dollars to preserve funding for Early Intervention and all DDD-funded services across the state.
To help support this cause, please join AAPPD and its affiliated agencies at a rally this Thursday, 3/19 from 11:30-2:30pm at the State Capital Complex (1700 W. Washington). We will gather near the Wesley Bolin parking lot (located on Jefferson St. just East of 17th Ave) from 11:30a-12:30p, and at 1pm we will march over to the lawn of the capital complex where we will continue to make our voice be heard. The time of the rally is corresponding with a meeting of the Appropriations Committee, and it is this committee that will have a significant influence over whether or not some of Arizona's stimulus dollars will go toward the preservation of programs funded by the Division of Developmental Disabilities. Please dress in all black to help us make our statement. We are bringing 100+ signs, and also water and sunscreen.
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