Jonno's Place Jonno's Place was contacting Senator Rebecca Millett.
3 months 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.
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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).
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Many have asked how Jon is doing. He is well and happy, still living at home. Maddi is now married. She is embarrassed by all of the attention; she didn’t see this as being anything special. Thanks to all who have wished them well.
Original post:
This is my son Jon with his prom date Maddi. He is a junior and he has autism. About a month ago, Maddi, 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. Maddi 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 Maddi working to make other’s lives better. ... See MoreSee Less
