Let Our Voices Be Heard (LOVBH) is a group of consumers and advocates across disability groups who work to make sure that people who use services are at the table when decisions are being made and that democracy is accessible to all. 

The group has been meeting for nearly a decade and has participated in many different events around citizen engagement.  Members have had the opportunity to meet with their state legislators in Harrisburg through our Advocacy in Action trips, as well as locally at Legislative Breakfast events.  Members have also had the opportunity to become civically involved through letter writing, phone calls, voter education and outreach, as well as local organizational forums and town hall meetings.   

Each year, the group reflects on its accomplishments and challenges over the previous 12 months and sets a priority plan for the coming year.  For this year, the group identified two primary objectives: Personal Care Home advocacy and increasing voting access for individuals with disabilities. 

Also new this year, and in the early stages of implementation, is the Speakers Bureau.  Volunteers within the group have developed a short presentation to deliver to community agencies to share their stories and increase awareness and participation in the group. 

If your organization is interested in hosting a Speakers Bureau presentation, please contact Sarah Rosso 412-661-7860 ext 2018 or srosso@mhaac.net.

LOVBH is an open group that all are welcome to be a part of. LOVBH meets on a monthly basis downtown at One Smithfield Street in the Rachel Carson Room.  Meetings are held on the first Monday of the month. If the first Monday of the month is a holiday, meeting will be held the second Monday of that month.  The general business meeting is from 11:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M.  Following the general meeting, advocacy and leadership skill building training opportunities are often scheduled through the Ambassador Training Series.

Be sure to check back for upcoming events, presentations and trainings. For any questions, please contact Sarah Rosso at (412) 661-7860 ext. 2025 or srosso@mhaac.net.