Jennifer Allen at Capitol march

On April 22nd, several Partners in Policymaking graduates participated in the march at the California State Capitol to tell the legislators to stop cutting important services to persons with disabilities.  Included among the marchers were graduates David Simerley, Jill Ames, Maryann Cantone, David Engberg, Jennifer Allen, and John Matthias.

John Matthias at Capitol march

It is estimated that more than 500 self-advocates, family members, and supporters marched on to the Capitol as legislators discussed cutting state support by another $100 million.  The march began at 13th & K street and ended at the north sidewalk at the Capitol.  There was a P.A. system at the march for speakers and others to voice their concern.

It was nearly impossible to walk through the dense crowd as everyone carried signs or yelled their sentiment of “No more cuts!”  For more information on proposed cuts and related legislative hearings, visit Advocacy Without Borders at http://www.cdcan.us/.