Suggested Phone Call/Voice Message Script

Introduce yourself and tell your personal story…but keep it short!
“I am your constituent, and….”

“I am…” (pick one or two)

– a person with an IDD

– a parent or family member

– a friend and supporter of Marylanders with IDD

– a CSAAC Board member

– a CSAAC supporter

 

“I’ve learned that Governor Moore’s budget cuts services to Marylanders with IDD by $470
million.”

 

“These cuts…” (choose one or two)

– are nearly a quarter of the whole State budget for IDD services!

– will result in immediate threats to health and safety for people with IDD!

– for CSAAC are nearly 30% of their budget!

 

“Don’t balance the State budget on the backs of Marylanders with IDD, our most vulnerable citizens!”

 

Or, if you’re a person with an IDD:

– “Don’t hurt me and my friends, we should be able to live our lives in the community just like
everyone else!”

– “Say NO! to Governor Moore’s dangerous cuts to critical IDD services.”

 

THANK YOU! (Make sure you thank them in your message or call before hanging up)