Advocacy
The purpose of our Advocacy efforts is to provide structure and support to individuals we serve, employees, families, and friends of Phoenix in advocating for support of disability services from our legislators
Effective Grassroots Advocacy requires a compelling issue or message and people. We have a compelling message; maintain services for persons with disabilities. Most importantly we have people! We have developed a strong base of people, grassroots advocates who are willing to share their stories, spread our message and advocate for themselves, their loved ones or the people they serve. There is power in numbers, the more advocates we have the more powerful our voice will become.
Recent Articles
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Wed. Jan 25
2017 Legislation Details and Gov. Dayton's Budget
The 2017 Minnesota Legislative Session is in full swing and moving along quickly. Together we need to loudly make the case for better wages and benefits for Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) direct care workers who support people with disabilities. We cannot let past disappointments stop us from being successful this year!
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Mon. Jan 16
Minnesota’s Legislature: A Session Primer
Ever wonder how the Minnesota State Legislature really works? ARRM recently published “ Minnesota’s Legislature: A Session Primer ” showing how our state’s government operates. It includes an overview of how a bill becomes a law, the legislature’s power structure, and commonly used terms. This tool will be handy throughout the legislative session.
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Tue. Dec 13
ARRM Day at the Capitol is March 14
Each year advocates from around the state gather for ARRM's Day at the Capitol in St. Paul to raise awareness about important disability issues
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Tue. Dec 06
Official Start Date for the 2017 Legislative Session is January 3rd
Your voice is needed – the time to re-engage and re-activate our grassroots is right now!
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Wed. Nov 02
Meet Minnesota’s DSPs – Share your Story
Stories from staff, self-advocates, and family members are powerful tools to help educate policymakers on the current workforce challenges and motivate them to take action in 2017
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Tue. Oct 25
Join the ARC Minnesota Public Policy Network
The Arc Minnesota is requesting you to join the Public Policy Network - your connection with state legislators in St. Paul can make a huge difference for you and your loved one with disabilities
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Tue. Oct 25
Best Life Alliance Monthly Conference Calls
As we head into the 2017 legislative session, Best Life Alliance Field/Grassroots Team will begin hosting a new advocacy call-in update once a month.
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Thu. May 26
Disappointing End to Legislative Session
Unfortunately, a rate increase for Home & Community-Based Services was not included in the final budget agreement between legislators and Governor Dayton
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Thu. May 19
Best Life Alliance Letter by Phoenix Residence Employee
An article written by Shawna Zechmeister, Program Manager at Ludden House about the need for a 5% rate increase for Home and Community-Based Services
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Mon. Mar 21
ARRM Day Recap and Gov. Dayton's Supplemental Budget
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the ARRM Day rally and met with their legislators. An estimated 1,500 supporters packed the St. Paul Armory!
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Wed. Feb 10
2016 Legislative Session is Less than a Month Away
With the start of the Minnesota legislative session less than a month away, it is important that we are making our case to legislators now
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Thu. Jan 28
Attend Town Hall Forums - District 38 and 57
Mark your calendars for two upcoming Town Hall Forums – February 11 with Sen. Roger Chamberlain and February 27 with Sen. Greg Clausen
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