Opening by Shirley Paceley, Illinois Voices and Freedom Quest ’09 Planning Team Member
Original music—“Let’s ride to Freedom” written by Karen Donovan (who also played the guitar!) from Futures Unlimited and Nathan played the keyboards with vocals by Michael.
Brian B., self-advocate from Futures Unlimited, read a letter he had written his legislator…ten years ago and the issues are the same today. Brian said that change would come now because the self-advocates are speaking up!
Speeches by Rena, Brenda and Rudy (self-advocates) as well as an Open Mic were all inspiring.
A quiz show about the DD system of services in Illinois was next, then Lester Pritchard, Campaign for Real Choice and Freedom Quest 09 Planning Team Member, gave a speech.
The Ride for Freedom Music happened again, by popular demand
The Balloon Release release was the closing activity, capping off an awesome rally!
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