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AIDS Awareness & Action Day

Every two years, advocates from across Washington State gather in Olympia to educate state lawmakers about the need for HIV/AIDS prevention and care services in our state. 2009 will be a critical year for HIV and AIDS advocates - Washington State Legislature will be faced with a $5.7 billion budget deficit.

Let’s make sure our elected officials in Olympia understand why our community can’t afford to lose critical programs serving people living with and at risk for HIV/AIDS.

 

VISIT THE AIDS AWARENESS AND ACTION DAY BLOG:

http://aidsactionday.blogspot.com/

 

AIDS Awareness and Action Day 2009 was a huge success! Thank you to all the participants who took the day off of work and/or school to come down and advocate with us in Olympia.

 

Click here For a full recap of AIDS Awareness & Action Day 2009, which took place on February 18, 2009.

Click here to read the press release about the letter that prominent HIV/AIDS practitioners wrote to state legislators asking to preserve vital HIV/AIDS funding.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I’ve never lobbied before?

You aren’t alone—most people haven’t! We will create “buddy systems” of experienced and novice lobbyists and give you information about the issues. You just add the personal touch and tell your story! Additionally, we will give registered participants an opportunity to sign up for one of several conference call trainings in January.

Do I have to disclose my HIV status?

No—your presence alone makes a difference. AIDS Awareness & Action Day brings together both people living with HIV/AIDS and their allies.

How do I get to Olympia?

We will distribute maps and directions among all registered participants at least three weeks prior to the event. Limited transportation and hotel stipends will be available to participants traveling over 120 miles. Bus transportation will be available the day of the event from Everett, Seattle, potentially Tacoma and Bremerton -- participants who register before February 1st will have a guaranteed seat on the bus; last-minute registrants will be seated on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Questions? Contact Lifelong's Advocacy Coordinator at bonniel@llaa.org or (206) 957-1610.