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Can you pin both the speaker and interpreter?

Yes I just did that, you can individually *pin* the interpreter!

I think that applies to many of us

I can volunteer two of my children

Do you have questions for any of the panelists? Feel free to type them here!

Sorry about the feedback everyone.

QU:will the CHAT portion be included to access with recording please?

TX APSE is the newest APSE chapter. We have a very active policy committee, but unfortunately do not have strong relationships with reps. Many of you said that the virtual platform will make it more difficult to build new relationships, but will help deepen existing relationships. How do you recommend our policy committee start developing relationships this session?

QU:will the CHAT portion be included to access with recording please? Answer: Yes, it will be, Zoom automatically includes them!

Kind thx for Answer. awesome.

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For Easter Seal, I understand you have recieved a large donation from Amazon. Will employment supports be enhanced to increase employment with these funds? Will Project SEARCH sites with services through Easter Seal benefit? How can we reach out virtually to be included? Project SEARCH is a highly successful employment model world wide.

Any strategies to engage DSP s in the conversation. sometimes employers are a barrier to them speaking up. They won’t let them speak on behalf of the agency I think there is some fear

APSE has great resources and stories for each state! Check it out on our website: apse.org/legislative-advocacy/

Veronica, I’m sorry I’m muting you!

Sorry!

No worries I waa seeing I waa muted

New to all of this and it is really informing. Would someone as myself who has disabilities be able to help in my state? How would I go about doing that?

Kari can say something?

I have requested a meeting with my Congressional rep but have not any luck getting one? How much luck has there been in getting a meeting and action being taken?

Is the 14c legislation moving forward?

i 2nd Meghan's question.