May 9, 2017: Nearly one hundred advocates for the Medical Aid in Dying Act from around New York State, including a contingent from Death with Dignity–Albany, gathered in Albany today under the auspices of the Compassion and Choices New York campaign. After a morning press conference in the Capitol led by campaign director Corinne Carey, advocates fanned out to see their Senators and Assembly Members in the Legislative Office Building during the afternoon.
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- Training for Lobby Day
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- DwD Albany members gather at Lobby Day
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- Corrine Carey addressing the press conference at the Capitol
The participation by Death with Dignity–Albany supporters was enhanced by a training session on May 4, which included presentations by Compassion and Choices organizers Corrine Carey and Amanda Cavanaugh and by Assembly Member Phil Steck. These were followed by a role-playing demonstration.
Personal reflections on the Lobby Day experience were prepared by Susan Harris and are available in our library.