UPDATE August 10, 2022: These two bills were heard by committees, but unfortunately did not go forward for legislative approval. We thank all for their efforts in advocating for these bills. Rest assured, we will be taking the content of these two bills in proposing new bills for consideration in the next session.
Help protect your loved one’s right to choose the work they want!
How you can act now!
Urgent – contact your local Representatives as soon as possible to influence changes to the omnibus budget bill. Also contact Committee Chair, Rep. Jennifer Schultz (see “Who Represents Me?” below).
It will take 5-10 minutes to do so!
- Ask them to support HF3447 – Employment Choice First Task Force Bill and HF 4071 – Subminimum Wage Task Force membership and duties modified (Senate Language)
- Briefly describe the importance of 14(c) work and center-based choices for your loved one and how the loss of this option will affect him or her.
- Briefly describe how the proposed legislation will refocus the purpose of the task force to provide a comprehensive examination of all available work options for people with I/DD and will promote independence and increased opportunities for people with I/DD to earn competitive wages.
- Tell how the new language will also add members to the task force who will represent the people most affected by elimination of special wages and center-based work choices.
- Remind them to honor the Informed Choice of your loved one.
Feel free to edit and use the sample letter below to help get started.
A-Team Minnesota has worked hard to advocate for the preservation of a full array of employment options for people with I/DD. Please be aware that ARC MN, Autism Society of MN, and MN Disability Law Center are promoting ELIMINATION of employment choices instead of representing the choices of our most vulnerable loved ones.
Not sure how to start? Use and edit the sample letter below!
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