Jonno's Place Jonno's Place was contacting Senator Rebecca Millett.
2 weeks ago
Please show support for LD 852.
It is not too late. I have included the contact info below and a suggested opening statement.
This is a grass roots effort by a few parents and as such we have the opportunity here to really bring about positive change if we all work together, not just for our kids but for many other brilliant young people like Jonno.
Thanks everyone
Linda (please email or call if you have questions 207-505-0307
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Email to committee members below and cc Co Sponsors below that please
To: <Rebecca.Millett@legislature.maine.gov>, <Brownie.Carson@legislature.maine.gov>, <Matthew.Pouliot@legislature.maine.gov>, <Victoria.Kornfield@legislature.maine.gov>, <Michael.Brennan@legislature.maine.gov>, <Janice.Dodge@legislature.maine.gov>, <Gary.Drinkwater@legislature.maine.gov>, <Richard.Farnsworth@legislature.maine.gov>, <Justin.Fecteau@legislature.maine.gov>, <Henry.Ingwersen@legislature.maine.gov>, <David.McCrea@legislature.maine.gov>, <Shelley.Rudnicki@legislature.maine.gov>, <Heidi.Sampson@legislature.maine.gov>
Please also cc.the Co-Sponsors: Sarah Pebworth <sapebworth@gmail.com>,
Louie Luchini <louieluchini@gmail.com>,
Subject Line: Please support LD 852
I am reaching out to you as members of the Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs urging you to support LD 852 An Act To Enhance the Coordination of Benefits, Assessments and Expansion of Continuing Education Programs for Young Adults with Disabilities after HighSchool for which there was public hearing this week. This bill would establish a task force to study the benefits, assessments and expansion of continuing education programs for young adults with disabilities after high school. Thank you also Rep Pebworth and Rep Luchini for co-sponsoring this bill on parent's behalf.
Your Personal testimony.........
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Senator Rebecca Millett
Rebecca Millett is serving her third term in the Legislature as the Senator from District 29 (South Portland, Cape Elizabeth and part of Scarborough).
Authoriz... This is my son Jon with his prom date Maddie. He is a junior and he has autism. About a month ago, Maddie, a senior, came to my office (I’m a teacher at their school) and asked if Jon’s mom and I would allow her to take him to prom. Maddie had gotten to know Jon through a school club that promotes friendships between special needs kids and regular kids. “He’s a junior,” she explained “so it’s his prom too. I just think he should have the chance to go.” I told her we would be honored to have him go with her.
During the next couple weeks, she asked what his favorite color was (orange) so she could get a dress in that color. She also made reservations for their group (they doubled with another couple)at a restaurant that served his favorite food – chicken fingers and French fries.
I encourage everyone to like and share this for three reasons:
1. To show support for special kids like Jon
2. To show support for groups that promote these friendships
3. To remind us all, in a time when we hear about all the terrible things going on, that there are wonderful kids like Maddie working to make other’s lives better. ... See MoreSee Less
Coworkers answering the question, "How has Heartbeet changed you?" ... See MoreSee Less
Shine on!!!
Prior's Court
A short documentary highlighting the challenges faced by young people with severe autism and their families – and the amazing things they can achieve given the right support.
We hope that our film will help more people to understand what autism is, and demonstrate that even at the furthest end of the spectrum - everyone can achieve truly extraordinary things.
Please help to share our message of autism acceptance. #AimHigh
With huge thanks to everyone who made this possible; Submotion Productions for the film, Low Island and all their contributors for the song, Cheshire Fire Choir for lending their voices, the parents, practitioners and staff members - and of the course the amazing young people who are the real stars. ... See MoreSee Less
