ADDP's virtual Legislative Budget Forum is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Tuesday, March 21, 2023.
This legislative advocacy event will include an overview of ADDP's legislative budget priorities for the coming year and the presentation of ADDP's Senator of the Year Award to Senator Julian Cyr, Assistant Majority Whip and ADDP's Representative of the Year Award to Representative Sean Garbally, Chair of the House Committee on Global Warming and Climate Change.
Senator Robyn Kennedy and Representative Jay D. Livingtone, Chairpersons of the Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities, will offer special remarks during the event. We will also highlight stories from provider members about multiple aspects of the workforce crisis.
Below is the PROGRAM for the event.
11:00-11:05 AM Welcome
Kathleen Jordan, Executive Vice, President/CEO - Seven Hills Foundation, ADDP Board Chair
11:05-11:15 AM Representative Jay D. Livingstone, Chairperson
Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities Committee
Introduction: Kathleen Jordan, Executive Vice, President/CEO - Seven Hills Foundation, ADDP Board Chair
Remarks: Representative Jay D. Livingstone
11:15-11:25 AM Representative of the Year Award Presentation
Awardee Introduction: Lynn Bishop, Executive Vice President - The Edinburg Center
Award Recipient Remarks: Representative Sean Garballey
Chair, House Committee on Global Warming and Climate Change
Introduction of Award Artist: Ellen Attaliades, ADDP President/CEO
11:25-11:30 AM Overview of ADDP Budget Request
Ellen Attaliades, ADDP President/CEO
11:30-11:40AM Stories from the Workforce
Lynn Ireland, President/CEO - Riverside Industries
Peter Evers, President/CEO - BAMSI
Serge Theodat, Program Manager - BAMSI
11:40-11:50 AM Senator of the Year Award Presentation
Awardee Introduction: Anne McManus, President - Latham Centers
Award Recipient Remarks: Senator Julian Cyr, Assistant Majority Whip
Introduction of Award Artist: Ellen Attaliades, ADDP President/CEO
11:50-12:00 PM Senator Robyn Kennedy, Chairperson
Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities Committee
Introduction: Sean Rose, President/CEO – Thrive Support & Advocacy
Remarks: Senator Robyn Kennedy
12:00 PM Closing Remarks
Ellen Attaliades, ADDP President/CEO