Politics
Mosaic's officers ask candidates questions
By [unknown placeholder $article.art_field1$]
Jul 20, 2010 - 7:08 PM

Rocky Hill, CT - The Connecticut Community Providers Association (CCPA) is hosting non-partison question and answer sessions with each of the candidates for Governor at their offices in Rocky Hill.. The CCPA represents agencies in Connecticut that provide services for children and adults with disabilities and significant challenges including people with substance use disorders, mental illness, developmental, intellectual, and physical disabilities. Two of the three sessions have already taken place. The first on June 17th was with the Democratic Party's endorsed candidate Dan Malloy and the second event on July 15th with Lt. Governor Michael Fedele, Republican Candidate, Tom Foley and Democratic Candidate, Ned Lamont.

The audience at the sessions compromised of Executive Directors from the social service agencies in the state , members of the CCPA, and the officers of Mosaic's “Dream Catchers-Self Advocacy Group” on hand with their Advisers to bring their concerns and questions to each of the candidates. “The Dream Catcher Officers, on behalf of the entire advocacy group, asked the candidates to address their concerns. It was a wonderful opportunity for the members of the Dream Catchers to advocate for themselves. They are concerned about inadequate state funding. All members of the Self-advocacy group representing all individuals in service want to know that their services and support of their staff are not going to be jeopardized due to the lack of funding. ” says Executive Director, Andrea Ferrucci.

For the Secretary of the Dream Catchers, David Newth, it was a dream come true to be able to meet in person, represent the self-advocacy group, and be able to ask questions to his favorite politician and his choice for Governor , Ned Lamont. David has followed his political career since he was a candidate for Senator, and is Lamont's strongest supporter. “It brought me such joy to see David so happy, and proud of himself to not only have the courage to meet his idol, but to ask a serious question of him. Icing on the cake he was able to have his

photo taken with him as a very special memento.” “After 2 years of hard work with monthly meetings, writing bylaws, holding elections for officers, and public speaking classes, this was proud moment and culmination for the officers, members, and all people in service with Mosaic for their voice to be heard.” commented Jim Eccleston, DSC and Adviser to the Dream Catchers.

On July 27th at 11:00 am. Dream Catchers's representatives will be on hand for the final session of CCPA's candidate forum with Republican Candidate Oz Griebel.

About Mosaic's Self Advocacy Group:

The Dream Catchers encourage individuals to be self-reliant through education, support of peers, sharing resources and tools, presentations, and the development of leadership skills. Members serve as role models by becoming involved in community projects and being productive members of the community. As an independent self-advocacy group the members make the decisions, set their goals, and run their meetings.
Purpose:

*

To stand up for the rights of individuals with disabilities

*

Help pass laws that help people with disabilities
*

Learn about individual rights
*

Stop discrimination against people with disabilities
*

Educate people about disabilities

Congratulations to the 2010 elected officers:

President: Kathy Benton

Vice President: Nicole Stevens

Secretary: David Newth

Treasurer: Claudette Duschesneau

About Mosaic
Mosaic provides a life of possibilities for people with intellectual disabilities through supports which are tailored to the individual's needs and desires. We support people to define their own happiness. We ask people how they like to spend their day, what they love to do in their spare time, where they want to live and goals they would like to achieve. Then we partner with them to make those things happen. These services are provided in collaboration with local, state, national, and international partners in 13 states and six countries. Mosaic is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization (non-profit). Mosaic can not endorse or campaign for candidates, or contribute to their campaigns. For more information about Mosaic visit or national website at www.mosaicinfo.org., or www.mosaicinconnecticut.org

© Copyright by StamfordPlus.com





© Copyright by StamfordPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of StamfordPlus.com, Stamford Plus magazine, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar.