Press Release
Date: January 2012
Hannah invited to the White House
By LINDA D. SMITH, Public Relations Director
Champaign Residential Services, Inc.
Gary Tonks, Director of The Arc of Ohio has announced that CRSI Consumer Advocate, John Hannah – who also was recently elected as The Arc of Ohio’s President – has been invited to the White House for a “Community Leaders Briefing” and to advocate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). He will join 150 leaders of The Arc from across the country for this day-long opportunity to discuss a wide range of topics and issues affecting the I/DD community.
The invitation was extended specifically to The Arc’s extensive network to discuss issue areas such as community living, education and Medicaid. Hannah will be participating along with Tonks and CRSI support staff member Kathy Rader.
The invitation was extended to a select group of individuals in Ohio’s developmental disabilities community to discuss issues of interest and concern. Hannah will be participating along with Tonks and CRSI support staff member Kathy Rader.
Pictured: Hannah at 2011 Legislative Day in Columbus