Consumer Advocate's Message
My name is Patrick Schattilly and I am your new Consumer Advocate for the Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center (ELARC). I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from BIOLA University. I have been advocating for myself, individuals with developmental disabilities and the community at large since 2004. Some of the things I have done is Legislative Advocacy. I have advocated at our Public Schools for enhanced full inclusion in Athletics. I have advocated for meaningful employment for people on Social Security & Disability for people who want to work.
In my role as your Consumer Advocate, I pledge the following to you: I will, to the best of my ability, provide all relevant information from our community to you. I will ensure that I represent your voice with our community partners at the city and county commissions and committees. I will not hesitate to take your concerns to our elected leaders at the state and federal level.
The life of a person with a disability is difficult enough so it is my job to make your lives easier by giving you the information to access the resources you need. I will share your concerns to the Consumer Advisory Committee (CAC). I encourage you to attend these meetings. I look forward to serving you.
Sincerely,
Patrick Schattilly
Consumer Advocate ELARC
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