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May 4 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
New York is introducing Andre’s Law, a bill that would stop the state from sending any more people to the JRC! If you are a resident of New York, call your representative in the State Assembly. You can find yours here: nyassembly.gov/mem/search/
Then, call your state Senator: nysenate.gov/find-my-senator
Not a New York resident? Share this call to action with anyone you know who is! Andre’s Law could have a big impact and represents a huge and important step towards shutting down the JRC for good! autisticadvocacy.org/2022/05/action…
Together, we can #StopTheShock - we need your help to reach New York residents. autisticadvocacy.org/2022/05/action…

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