ADAPT Action News Bulletin
May 12, 1998
Contact: Jennifer Burnett (412) 860-3715
Marsha Katz (313) 815-4536
ADAPT Press Conference at State Office Building
ADAPT will conduct a Press Conference on May 12, at noon, at the
Donnelley
J. Hill State Office Building, 170 N. Main Street, on the plaza. The 103
people who have occupied the building will leave the building at that
time, and tell their story. 103 people, many with disabilities, have
been
in the Governor's Memphis office since yesterday at 11AM. They are
protesting Tennessee's pitiful performance in creating home and
community-based services for people with disabilities and older
Tennesseeans. They want the Governor to agree to make some changes,
providing alternatives to nursing homes and other institutions.
Contrary to Governor Sundquist's Press Secretary assertion that the
Governor was willing to talk to the protesters, ADAPT members who
occupied
the 12th floor office will explain exactly what transpired between the
Governor and ADAPT.
The 103 ADAPTers who have been occupying the building will be on hand to
answer questions.
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For direct inquiries regarding this press release please use the contact
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