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Walk a Mile
in My ShoesInformation Packet
Walk$Mile in My Shoes Wednesday, May 8, 2013 1:30 - 3:00 pm
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Promotion Packet Check List
Event Day Time Line provides an overview of the days events
Driving DirectionsWhy We Walk Talking Points
Info to share & enlighten participants
Capitol Block Layout
Layout of the Capitol Block showing where to check-in, nd your legislator,
and where CMH designees should pick up their county ag and county representative button.
Downtown Map - Street level
Downtown Restaurant Suggestions
Confdentiality Notice a statement to share with consumers about condentiality as it
relates to this event (this is not meant to replace an agency Release form).
Things To Do in Lansing Handy list if you arrive early or plan to stay after the rally.
Parking Locations
Downtown Meter Map a map showing locations of all meters near the Capitol that
are available for reservation prior to the rally.
Media Advisory template *
Press Release template *
Things to Know Helpful tips about the Rally overall for anyone who attends
Rally Preparation Planning Tips
How to Interact with your legislator
Event Flyer *
* For a customizable version of this document email [email protected]
Promotion Packet Contents
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Walk-a-Mile in My ShoesDriving Directions
Walk-a-Mile in My Shoes
Event Day Timeline
MACMHB Walk-A-Mile in My Shoes Rally Wednesday, May 8, 2013 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
9:00 a.m. Noon
Table and organizational set up
(MACMHB and LE&A staff).
Early attendees can meet with
legislators in their ofces, or visit at-
tractions around town.
10:00 a.m.: NOTESenate begins session.
11:30 Noon
Volunteer Organizational
Meeting Check-In Tent (large tent
on SE lawn.) Early attendees can
meet with legislators in their ofces,
visit the Traveling Art display, ordesign a quilt square.
Noon
Advocate Walk, around the state
Capitol block, begins, starting at
the corner of Allegan & Capitol
(bus drop-off location). Groups
and walkers can join at any time.
12:30 1:30 p.m.
Rally attendees arrive.
Check In Tent opens: pick up
goody bag and water.
Information Tent opens:CMH
Designee check-in to receive county
ag, statement and buttons.
Legislator Tent: meet your
legislator, learn about stategovernment and advocacy
activities, and map signing.
Advocacy walk continues.
1:10 p.m.
MC, musicians and guest singer
report to front steps.
1:15 p.m.
County Representatives, ag
carriers and assistants report to
stations along Capitol Ave. (Flags will
be distributed at Information Tent)
Music starts on front steps (songs
and music played for 15 minutes).
Advocacy walk wraps up.
1:30 p.m.
Rally starts.
National Anthem.
Opening remarks on front stairs.
NOTE
House of Representatives
begins session.
1:45 p.m.
Marching begins up middle
sidewalk, followed by statements
from each county representative.
2:45 p.m.
Statements conclude.
Group picture taken on front steps.
Flags returned to volunteers
wearing hot pink shirts.
Wrap up/closing remarks.County Representatives return
ags to MACMHB staff/volunteers
in hot pink shirts (boxes set up by
Capitol steps.)
Rally attendees can meet with
legislators in lobby outside of the
House of Representatives and
Senate chambers, or in their ofces
if session is over.
Pre-arranged Capitol tours have
been scheduled for 4:00 p.m.
Email dbradley@lambert-edwards
to reserve your spot.
Clean up (MACMHB and
LE&A staff).
Line-by-Line of events for the Walk a Mile in My Shoes Rally
2:45 3:00 p.m.
3:00 4:00 p.m.
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CaPitol Block Layout
WALNUT STREET
CAPITOL AVENUE
OTTAWASTREETA
LLEGANSTREET
Legislator Tent
Information Tent
Check-in Tent
Advocate
Walk Joining Area
DROP-OFF & PICK-UP
Legislator Tent Advocacy Activities:
* Autograph Map
* Meeting Legislators
* Learning about State Government
Check In Tent Pick up gift bag containing snack items
Information Tent CMH Designee to pick up button for County Representative & County Flag,
Questions or Directions, Lost & Found and First Aid
Cent
Unite
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Art Sh
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Why We Walk Talking Points
The Walk-A-Mile in My Shoes Rally is a walk for
mental health and developmental disability
advocates from around Michigan to gather at our
state Capitol and educate the public and legislators
about mental health.
We want legislators to know:
We all need to work together to stop negative
feelings about people with mental illness and
developmental disabilities. People with mental
illnesses and developmental disabilities have been
dealing with others who dont understand them for
a long time. Bad feelings are what keep people from
getting the help and support they need. It can limitopportunities, stand in the way of getting a job, and
make people feel lonely.
These bad feelings can be stopped, if others help
out, by:
n Using respectful language n Focusing on abilities, not limitations n Always allow everyone to participateand feel included.
The services that local community mental
health boards provide are important to
our state.
Legislators need to support parity
legislation and state funding:
n Parity health insurance companies and
employers need to treat mental health coverage th
same as physical health. Michigan is one of only sev
states without some manner of parity law.
Mental illnesses are very treatable, with success
rates better than many other medical conditions.
When mental illness is not treated, the cost
implications for businesses and society are
staggering, involving multiple billions of dollars.
PLEASE ENCOURAGE SUPPORT OF PARITY
LEGISLATION.
n State funding While Medicaid provides
over 80 percent of services to mental health consum
statewide, the additional general fund dollars for
mental health services are crucial to support
un-insured and under-insured individuals. The
stresses that come with our struggling economy
require that we not cut funding for these crucial
supports. PLEASE ENCOURAGE SUPPORT OF
ALL STATE FUNDING AND OPPOSE ANY
BUDGET REDUCTIONS.
Why we walk
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Driving Directions
From the North:Take 127 South to Lansing and merge onto 496 West.
Exit at #7A/Grand Ave/Washington Ave, and veer
right onto Grand Avenue.
Take Grand Avenue .5 miles to Michigan Avenue
Turn left (trafc circle) onto Michigan Ave. and go
two blocks until you reach the Capitol
(straight ahead.)
From the East:Take 96 West to Lansing.
Just past Okemos, get on 127 North to Lansing.
Exit on the left to 496 West (exit 106B)
to Downtown Lansing.
Take exit #7A/Grand Ave/Washington Ave.
and turn right onto Grand Avenue.
Take Grand Ave .5 miles to Michigan Ave.
Turn left (trafc circle) onto Michigan Ave and go
two blocks until you reach the Capitol
(straight ahead.)
From the West:Take 96 East to Lansing.
Take 496/Downtown Lansing.
Exit at #6/Pine/Walnut Streets and go .2 miles to
W. Main St.
Stay straight to go onto W. Main St. for .4 milesuntil you reach S. Washington Ave.
Turn left onto S. Washington Ave and go .5 miles
until you reach Michigan Ave.
Turn left (trafc circle) onto Michigan Ave and go one
block until you reach the Capitol (straight ahead.)
From the South:From Coldwater:
Take 69 North to Lansing and exit at
496 East /Downtown Lansing.
Take exit #6/Pine/Walnut Streets and go .2 miles to
W. Main St.
Stay straight to go onto W. Main St. for .4 miles
until you reach S. Washington Ave.Turn left onto S. Washington Ave and go .5 miles
until you reach Michigan Ave.
Turn left (trafc circle) onto Michigan Ave and
go one block until you reach the Capitol (straight
ahead).
From Jackson:
Take 127 North to Lansing.
Exit on the left to 496 West (exit 106B) to
Downtown Lansing.
Take exit #7A/Grand Ave/Washington Ave.
and turn right on Grand Ave.
Take Grand Ave .5 miles to Michigan Ave.
Turn left (trafc circle) onto Michigan Ave and go
two blocks until you reach the Capitol
(straight ahead.)
NOTE: All directions lead directly to the front of
the Capitol lawn where the rally is taking place.
A separate document with suggested parking
ramps and lots is also available.
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Capitol Loop Meter Locations
4280
4279
4278
4277
4276
4275
4274
4273
4272
4271
4281
4282
4283
4284
4285
4286
4287
4288
4289
4290
4291
4259
4258
4257
4256
4255
4254
4253
4252
4251
4250
424A
4249
H = Handicapped Access
Metered parking spaces around the Capitol are available for reservation prior
to the Walk-A-Mile rally. To reserve spaces call 517-483-4240.
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Downtown Lansing Street Level Map
Public Parking Structures
Public Parking Lots
Shopping District
Landmarks
City of Lansing Transportation & Parking Office
PARKING STRUCTURES
A North Capitol Parking Structure
B South Grand Parking Structure
C South Capitol Parking Structure
D Townsend Parking Structure
PARKING LOTS
E Lot #2
F Lot #44
G Lot #55
H Lot #15 & 15AI Lot #49
J Lot #52
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Capitol Loop Meter Locations
4280
4279
4278
4277
4276
4275
4274
4273
4272
4271
4281
4282
4283
4284
4285
4286
4287
4288
4289
4290
4291
4259
4258
4257
4256
4255
4254
4253
4252
4251
4250
424A
4249
H = Handicapped Access
Metered parking spaces around the Capitol are available for reservation prior
to the Walk-A-Mile rally. To reserve spaces call 517-483-4240.
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Parking Locations
A - North Capitol Parking Structure
Located on Capitol Avenue between Shiawassee Street and Ionia Street.
%- South Grand Parking Structure
Located on Grand Avenue just south of Michigan Avenue.
&- South Capitol Parking Structure
Located at the northwest corner of Capitol Avenue and Kalamazoo Street.
' - Townsend Parking Structure
Located at the corner of Washtenaw Street and Townsend Street.
* = Parking structures located closest to the Capitol Building.
For Buses and Passenger Vans:
1) Bag Meters- $7.50 - $10 per meter (depending on location). Contact the Lansing ParkingOffice to reserve metered spaces at (517) 483-4240
2) Make arrangements with a lot (Lansing Center is the closest lot)
OR, Parking Garage Dimensions
A - North Capitol Parking Structure: 68
%- South Grand Parking Structure: 66
&- South Capitol Parking Structure: 66
'- Townsend Parking Structure: Over 7 (they recommend this structure for larger vehicles).
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Lansing Capitol-Area Restaurants
$$ Spotted Dog Cafe
www.thespotteddogcafe.com
221 S Washington sq
Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 485-7574
Description: Fresh, made-to-order
deli sandwiches, salads and soups
$$ Kewpees
118 S. Washington SquareLansing, 48933
(517) 482-8049
Description: Sit-down casual.
Sandwiches, hamburgers and soups
$$ Kellys Downtown
www.kellysdowntown.com
220 S. Washington Square
Lansing, 48933
(517) 708-2007
Description: Sit-down casual. Sand-
wiches, hamburgers, salads.
$ Subway
331 South Washington Square
Lansing, MI 48933
$$ Sultans Express
305 South Washington Square
Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 484-2580
Description: Middle Eastern Cuisine
$$$ Tavern on the Square
www.tavernonthesq.com
206 S Washington sq
Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 374-5555
Description: New York classy-casual
dining. Salads, soups and sandwiches
$$ Edmunds
101S Washington sq
Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 471-8100
Description: Sit-down casual. Burgers,
hotdogs, french fries
$$ Cottage Inn Pizza
303 S Washington Square
Lansing, 48933
(517) 267-9000
Description: Gourmet pizza, bread-
sticks, salads
$ Backyard BBQ
301 S. Washington Square
Lansing, MI 48933
(517)-853-2777
Description: BBQ and wrapsandwiches
$ Jimmy Johns
www.jimmyjohns.com
208 S. Washington Square
Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 316-3827
Description: wrap sandwiches
$ Jalapenos
307 S. Washington Square
Lansing, MI 48933(517) 482-2326
Description: Mexican cuisine
$ The New Daily Bagel
309 S. Washington Square
Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 487-8201
Description: Bagels, made-to-order
sandwiches and wraps
Lansing,Capitol-areaRestaurantsKey
$=$5 or less
$$=$5-$10
$$$=$10 or more
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CONFIDENTIALITY (photos, video, statements)
Please be aware that media from around the state have been invited to the Rally. Pictures/videos will
be taken and may be broadly used. By signing this release form, I understand that I may be identied
as a mental health consumer and I am willing to have my image/words/attendance used as necessary to
promote, publicize, or report on this event. I also understand it will not be possible to remove pictures or
retract statements after the fact.
Viewing pictures: After the event, pictures and commentary may be viewed at the MACMHB website, www.macmhb.org.
I hereby give my permission to use my photo/statement as described above.
Mental Health Anti-Stigma Rally
Note: This is not meant to replace an agency Release form.
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Visit Impression 5 Science CenterDescription: This hands-on museum is designed so children
of all ages can experience the physical and natural sciences
rsthand. An excellent selection of interactive science related
toys is offered by the museum. The museum is housed in a
100-year-old building on the banks of the Grand River across
from the Lansing Center.
Location: 200 Museum Drive, Lansing, MI 48933
Phone Number: (517) 485-8116
Cost of Admission: Adults and students are $5.00, seniors
are $3.50 and children pay their age until theyre 5.
Hours M-Th: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tour Michigan State CapitolDescription: Tour Michigans third Capitol building and
learn about its historic architecture. Opportunities to
meet state legislatures in their ofces.
Location: Capitol Avenue at Michigan Avenue, Lansing,
Ingham County 48909-7514
Phone Number for Capitol Tour and Information Service:
(517) 373-2353
Admission Parameters: Groups of ten or more must
schedule their tours in advance. Admission is free to all.
Hours M-F: Tours are offered every half hour from 9
a.m.-4 p.m. Tours last 45 minutes to an hour.
Tour Michigan Supreme Court Learning Center
Description: Located on the rst oor of Michigan Hall of
Justice, the Learning Center is a 3,800-square-foot gallery
designed to educate the public about the role of the Michigan
court system in everyday life. The gallery is lled with activities
designed for visitors from the fourth grade to adult.
Location: Michigan Supreme Court, Michigan Hall of Justice
925 W. Ottawa St ., Lansing, MI 48915
Phone Number: (517) 373-7171Admission Parameters: Individuals and groups of less
than eight can go on self-guided tours on a walk-in basis; la
groups must make reservations. Admission is free to all.
Hours M-F: 9 a.m.-4p.m.
Visit Library of MichiganDescription: The Library of Michigan began serving state
government and the people of Michigan during
Michigans territorial days in 1828. In its early days, the
Library functioned as a place to collect, store and
compile Michigans territorial laws. Now lled with arts
and culture, the Library has many family activities
including information that allows you to explore your
family history, discover Michigans past and much more.
Location: 702 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48909-7507
Phone Number for Reference Desk: (517) 373-1300
Website: http://michigan.gov/hal
Cost of Admission: Free
Hours of Operation on Wednesday: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
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Things To Do in Lansing
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:NameMay 8, 2013 Phone
MEDIA ADVISORY
Walk-a-Mile in My Shoes Rally at state Capitol highlightsMay as Mental Health Awareness Month
(name of local CMHB) joins efforts to end stigma associated with mentalillnesses and developmental disabilities
WHO: XX (name of county/area/district) representatives will join more than2,000 advocates from each of Michigans 83 counties, legislators and
mental health workers
WHAT: Walk-a-Mile in My Shoes Rally and walk at the state Capitol
WHERE: Front lawn of the Michigan Capitol, 100 North Capitol Lansing, MI 48909
WHEN: Wednesday, May 8, 2013, 1:30-3:00 p.m.
WHY: In Michigan, one in five adults will experience a mental health disorder atsome point in their life, yet many of them cannot access the treatment they
need. (Or statistic relevant to your local CMHB.) The ninth annual rallywill f eature represen tatives f rom Michig ans 46 Community Menta l
Health Serv ices Prog rams, OTHER OR GS a nd advocates from each of
Michigans 83 counties, who want to prom ote a higher awareness of
mental health issues and com bat stigma a mong the public, m edia andlegislators.
To enhance public awareness, (name of local CMHB) representatives willmarch a symbolic mile and meet at the front steps of the Capitol to provide
statements on m ental health and d evelopmental disability disorders and
services throughout Michigan.
# # #
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: NameMay x, 2013 Phone number
Ninth annual Walk-A-Mile in My Shoes recognizes May asMental Health Month
XX (Name of County/Area/District) residents attend rally to promote mentalhealth awareness and reduce stigma
CITY, Mich. Get ready to rally!
Michigans 46 Community Mental Health agencies are hosting the ninth annual Walk-a-Mile in My
Shoes rally at the sta te Capito l on Wednesday, May 8. A num ber of (name of county/area/district)
residents plan to attend the event to lobby state legislators about mental health issues and to help combatthe stigmas and prejudices associated with mental illnesses, developmental disabilities and substance use
disorders. Eighty-three people who use CMH services, one from each county in the state, will deliver
brief statem ents from the capitol s teps abou t the st atus of the public m ental health system in theircounties.
The Michigan Association of Community Mental Health Boards (MACMHB), the educational and
political arm of the CMHs in the state, is organizing the rally. MACMHB expects more than 2,200people at the event, including people who use CMH services, people who work in the CMH system and
mental health advocates of all stripes. The inaugural event attracted 800 people in 2005 and has been
growing annually, reaching more than 2,000 last year.
The rally starts at 1:30 p.m. on the front lawn of the Michigan Capitol.
The rally helps show case th e importance of addr essing issues that people with m ental illn ess,
developmental disabilities and subs tance use d isorders face, said (Local CMBH representative), (title)
of(name of organization).
(We have marched in the rally since its inauguration in 2005) / (We took part in the successful rally in2011/2012)/ We are excited to becom e a part of the impressive 2013 Walk-a-Mile in My Shoes Rally ,
and we are eager to (once again) join advocates from across the st ate to bring our m essage to thepublic, (last name of r ep) said. There is a compelling need to continue to work and understand the
realities of mental health and illness, in order to make improvements in our current system.
This year also m arks the 50th
anniversary of President John F. Kennedys historic message to Congress
urging representatives to end the inhumane institutionalization of people suffering from mental illness.
- more -
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His message led to the signing of the Community Mental Health Act, which provides funding forcommunity mental health centers across the United States.
In Michigan, one in five adults wi ll experience a m ental health disorder at som e point in their life, yetmany do not get the treatment they need. (Or replace this sentence with a statistic from your local area.)One of our goals is to make sure that everyone who needs treatm ent for mental health and/or substance
use disorders in Michigan is ab le to get it.
Our ninth annual rally is sponsored by Michigans 46 Community Ment al Health S ervices Programs,OTHER ORGS NAME THEM, e.g., the Michigan chapte r of the National Association of Mentally Ill.
Together, we want to prom ote a higher awareness of mental health issues among the public, m edia andlegislators.
Mental health supporters will pro vide statements on m ental health disorders and develo pmentaldisabilities in an effort to bring attention to th e wide a range of people who are affected. The event is
slated to run until 3pm, after which attendees are encouraged to vis it the of fices of state leg islators to
promote important m ental health and developm ental disability issues such as ins urance parity and the
necessity of state budget support for m ental health program s and local comm unity m ental healthfacilities.
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Things To Know 1
Arrival time: It is recommended you arrive around 12:30 p.m. If you come earlier, there are a variety of activities
around the capitol (refer to Things to Do). Be aware that there is usually road construction on the way to Lansing.
**Check-In: At 12:30 p.m. people can begin checking-in to receive their rally gift bag. Gift bags will be given to
participants on a rst-come basis. A CMH designee must check-in at the Information Tent to register the
county representative and ag helper by 1:15 p.m. (refer to the Capitol Building map) to pick up their county
ag, statement and pins. There will be several activities to participate in between 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. when the Rally
starts, such as signing your name to the giant map of Michigan, learning more about state advocacy and interacting
with your legislator (both under the Legislator Tent), participating in an advocacy walk around the Capitol block(starting at the corner of Capitol Ave and Allegan Ave) or visiting the Traveling Art Show display in the rst oor of the
Capitol View Building (located on Allegan Ave, across the street from the Capitol building).
Parking: A detailed map is provided that features driving instructions, the direction of one-way streets, and the
parking that is closest to the Capitol. Most parking is at least two blocks from the Capitol, so if you have anyone for
whom that walk will be difcult, you should drop them off at the Capitol rst. Please note the designated drop off
streets and parking specic to busses on the map.
Event Volunteers: Event volunteers, wearing hot pink T-shirts that say Volunteer on the back, will be available to
help answer questions or help with any concerns. There will be a volunteer organizational meeting from 11:30 noon
under the Check-In tent on the southeast lawn.
County Representatives: The County Reps designated to make a statement at the Rally should be lining up along
Capitol Ave no later than 1:15 p.m. The County Rep may have one assistant to help carry the ag and/or hold it up
while the representative reads their statement. All County Reps will approach the capitol steps and form a single line
up the center sidewalk to the Capitol steps. Only the designated statement provided should be read. There will be
two microphones being used for this event. After their statement, the County Reps will be positioned on the steps by a
volunteer for a group photo directly following the Rally. A volunteer will then collect their ags.
Rally begins: The Rally begins at 1:30 p.m. The Walk a Mile in My Shoes Mental Health Rally is not a mile long
walk, it is a symbolic mile. If you are able and would like, you can walk around the capitol block before or after the
Rally. An advocacy walk is starting at the corner of Allegan and Capitol Ave at noon, however groups or individuals
can join the walk at anytime after that.
Rally Closes: The Rally should be nished around 2:45 p.m.
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Things To Know 2
Weather: In the event of heavy rain or thunder storms the rally will be canceled. Due to nature of this event and
the ever-changing weather we have in Michigan, there will be no advanced notication of cancellation. Pease check
weather information via the internet at such sites as www.weather.com (Lansing Zip code: 48933). Many activities
around the Capitol are indoors so even if the event is canceled your trip to Lansing will not be in vain.
Legislator Involvement and Meeting with Legislators: There are several ways for Legislator involvement at
the Rally. All Legislators who attend the Rally will be encouraged to meet their constituents under the Legislator
tent. Also at the tent, volunteers will be available to explain the process of calling a Legislator off the oor for a brief
meeting. (Rally participants are encouraged to meet with their legislators in the Capitol that day prior to, or following
the rally if possible.) Finally, weeks before the Rally, your group coordinator can schedule a meeting with your
Legislator to happen on the day of the Rally.
Talking Points: Issues of interest that the Legislators need your input on, such as mental health insurance parity, will
be provided by your group coordinator and available at the Check-In Tent.
Capitol tours: Capitol tours are available every hour. Most tours are booked in advance, but there may be a
cancellation or opportunity to join a scheduled group. Check with the Capitol Tour Desk in the Capitol Building if you
are interested.
Pictures/ Confdentiality: Please be aware that media from around the state have been invited. Pictures will be
taken and may be broadly used. Photos and videos may also be used on the MACMHB social media sites It is assumed
that consumers attending this event are aware that they will be identied as mental health consumers and that they
are willing to have their image/ words/ attendance used as necessary to promote, publicize, or report on this event. It
will not be possible to remove pictures or retract statements after the fact.
Viewing Pictures: After the event, pictures and commentary may be viewed at the MACMHB website,www.macmhb.org.
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Things To Know 3
Creature Comforts:
Bathrooms:A barrier free entrance to the Capitol Building is located at the base of the Capitol Steps.
Bathrooms are located inside these doors.
Chairs: There will be a limited number of chairs outside at the rally for those who have difculty standing.
Attendees are encouraged to bring their own bag or lawn chairs if needed.
Interpreters: ASL interpreting will be on-site for the event.
Event Information & Good Bags: Event information, maps, and goody bags including snacks will be available
under the big tent. One per rally participant please.
Lunch: Lunch is on your own. Food will not be provided. Some snack food and bottled water will be available
at the Check-In Tent.
Be Prepared: Its a good idea to check weather reports. Bring rain gear, sun block, etc. to deal with whatever
nature brings.
Questions: If in doubt, seek a Volunteer out! MACMHB staff and PR Committee members are serving as
volunteers for this event. If there are questions, seek out a bright pink Volunteer shirt.
The best laid plans . . .
Considerable effort has gone into designing this event and making sure it goes as smoothly as possible. But, unexpected
things are likely to happen! Please be patient and exible. Have fun!
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The most meaningful way to inuence your legislator is through personal contact. Before contacting your legislator,
read available background material on the issue which concerns you. Be a resource of information for your legislator.
A letter from Muchmore, Harrington & Smalley Associates, MACMHBs legislative partner, is being sent to all state
legislators in mid April as a reminder about the upcoming Walk-A-Mile Rally. We strongly suggest you set up an
appointment time to meet with your legislator during the day, before or after the rally on May 9.
Where to Find Your Legislator:
Legislators are in Lansing on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
House sessions are normally held on Tuesday and Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 12:00 noon. Senatesessions normally begin at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. In addition to session, legislators also
have committee meetings, which run at various times throughout the day.
Meeting with your legislator:
Meet with your legislator at their ofce. Call ahead of time to make an appointment to see your legislator, as legislators
have busy schedules. If you are unable to make an appointment, do not hesitate to stop by their ofce anyway. At the
very least youll be able to speak with legislative staff that will make your legislator aware of the issue.
Legislators can sometimes come out of session briey to speak with you. A message can be sent to them through the
Sergeant at Arms to your representative or senator. A legislator usually can come out to meet with you,
time permitting. If youre coming to Lansing for an event and are requesting your legislator to meet you at the event, leave your
cell phone number and description of where youll be with their ofce.
Writing your legislator:
When writing a letter, be sure to address it properly with your legislators full name and include your return address
information- a letter with no return address can not be answered.
Avoid form letters and petitions. Using your own words will have more of an impact on your legislator. One well
constructed factual letter has more pull than 100 form letters.
Make sure the letter is timely. Try to write your legislator while a bill is still in committee, so that there is time to take
action. A letter that arrives after the bill has been passed is useless, but could have made a difference had it arrivedsooner.
Give Reasoning for your position- It is helpful for a legislator if you explain how an issue would affect you, your
family, business, or profession or the effect on your local community or the state. If you have specialized
knowledge, be sure to share it with your legislator. A concrete knowledgeable argument can be used by your
legislator in determining the nal outcome of a bill.
MACMHB Walk-A-Mile in My Shoes Rally Wednesday, May 8, 2013 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Walk-a-Mile in My Shoes
How to Interact With Your Legislator