This year’s IL Education Day focused on the AAB bills (Align MA AAB with ADA), AHVP (Affordable Housing Voucher Program) and Assistive Technology funding. The following people spoke: Jennifer Lee, Chair of MASILC, Senator Karen Spilka, Senator Jamie Eldridge, Representative Marjorie Decker, Senator Michael Moore, Senator Rebecca Rausch, MRC Commissioner Toni Wolf, Desi Forte (Easter Seals), Jack Louzan (Easter Seals Youth Leadership), Elizabeth Gray (Easter Seals Youth Leadership), Paul Spooner – MWCIL, Bill Henning – BCIL, Representative Jack Lewis, Senator Eric Lesser, Karen Langley – REQuipment, Sandy Novak – Housing HALT, Lisa Orgettas, Disability Resource Center
Sen. Fattman's staff and Lou (MWCIL) (l-r)
Sen. Fattman's staff, MWCIL TAP consumers and Heidi
MWCIL TAP consumers and Heidi
Doorway at State House
2 advocates in wheelchairs in state house hallway
Carmen from STAVROS
TAP consumers from MWCIL in new senate chamber
New Senate Chamber ceiling
New Senate Chamber ceiling
Senate Hearing Room balcony
State House stairway with stained glass and ornate railings
House chamber