Government Affairs

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Government Affairs and Public Policy Concerning People with Intellectual Disability and their Families

Welcome to HARC's Governmental Affairs web page. The intellectual disability movement began in the late 1940's with parent groups such as HARC leading major grassroots effort for civil rights and opportunities for their son's and daughters. HARC works with all branches of local, state and federal government.

Each year, HARC's Board of Directors, in conjunction with Government Affairs and Public Policy Committee, approves a set of governmental priorities that address issues important to HARC's people.

Legislative Network

HARC's Legislative Network is a group of self-advocates, families, caregivers and friends who identify issues and work with government leaders to solve problems and advance our cause. Members of the Legislative Network receive periodic Legislative Alerts that ask them to:

	Write letters and call legislators to support legislation important to HARC's families.
	Attend meetings with legislators.
	Attend the legislative breakfast and other receptions.
	Attend public hearings.
	Write and/or give testimony.

Communication with legislators is the primary goal of the Legislative Network. Click here to sign up as a member.

For more information, contact:

Hollace P. Brooks

HARC

900 Asylum Avenue

Hartford, CT 06105-1985

860-218-6028
hbrooks@harc-ct.org