Rock Island - "What freedom means to me" was the theme of the event in Rock Island. About 150 people with disabilities and their supporters attended the event that included speeches from self-advocates from the Speak Out group, the Rock Island Mayor, Congressman Hare's staff, and area disbility services providers. Don Healy, a professor at the local university, ended the event by leading the whole group in a chant of, "Yes We Can!" "Yes They Should!" "Yes They'd Better!" We will take that message with us to Springfield!
LaSalle-Peru - There was a party in Peru yesterday! When the caravan arrived we joined 250 people who were cheering and holding signs with messages about freedom and choice. During the event, there was a skit showing the differences between institutions and the community, speakers, and beautiful songs from the Friendship Choir.
Brian Krans, a reporter from Quad-Cities Online, attended the Rock Island Rally and wrote an article that you can find online at www.qconline.com/archives/qco/display.php?id=440341.
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