by Melanie Brunson
Once again, ACB is planning a legislative seminar and it’s not too early to start preparing to attend. The dates are Sunday, March 23 through Tuesday, March 25, 2003. We will be meeting at the Washington Terrace Hotel, located at 1550 Rhode Island Ave. NW, in Washington, D.C. The name may not be familiar to you, but some of you will recognize the hotel. It used to be known as the Doubletree Park Terrace, and we’ve held legislative seminars there in past years. The facilities have been renovated, the service promises to be friendly, and it’s our hope that we can pack the place to the rafters!
As you know, a new Congress takes office in January. We have a number of issues to bring to their attention and we hope you will want to help in that effort. A number of important items will be on the legislative agenda this year, including but not limited to Congressional review of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, as well as funding for accessible voting equipment. Please contact the ACB national office as soon as possible for information about how to register and reserve your hotel room. Come and join us. It’s a great opportunity to learn about important issues, and to have a say in how your legislators respond to those issues. See you there!