Advocate

 


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Join the cause

The Alzheimer’s Association--Connecticut Chapter invites you to become an Alzheimer advocate. Join us and speak up for the needs and rights of people with Alzheimer’s disease and their families.

Add your voice to ours — become an advocate today.

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Legislative events

The 2013 legislative session convened January 9, and will be challenging with a projected $1 billion deficit for the next fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013. 
The Chapter is committed to preserving vital supports and services to assist Alzheimer’s individuals and their families.   We work hard to ensure our voice is heard.  However, there is no force more powerful than a constituent saying “I want you to support Alzheimer’s legislative agenda.”  Click here for our 2013 legislative agenda.

Help raise your collective voice today by contacting Laurie Julian, Director of Public Policy, ljulian@alz.org. (860) 828-2828. 

What is an advocate?

Alzheimer advocates play an important role in improving the quality of care and quality of life for people with Alzheimer’s disease and their families by working to improve dementia care and services; improve access to community-based care; improve quality care in residential settings; and expand funding for research and public programs serving people with dementia.

As an advocate, you will:

  • Receive regular updates about current legislative and public policy issues.
  • Stay on top of policy and legislative issues through alerts and updates.
  • Make calls or write to legislators to advance public policy priorities to improve quality of life for those living with Alzheimer’s.

Become an Advocate Today!

Connecticut advocacy

 

Thanks to all the advocates who participated in the legislative process this session by testifying at public hearings, making telephone calls or sending letters and e-mails to legislators.  Your grassroots advocacy made the difference.

We are growing our Alzheimer's Association Leadership Advocacy Network.  To work on legislative initiatives for the 2012 session, please contact Laurie Julian at the Alzheimer’s Association to help. (860) 828-2828 x27 or laurie.julian@alz.org.


Make your voice heard with our new story bank
We need to hear your story to share with elected officials in your community. Your input will help spread awareness of the struggles people living with the disease face and challenges caregivers and families confront on the frontline daily.
Help ensure that your concerns are heard loud and clear! Share your story.

 

Federal advocacy

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