Working towards respect, dignity, and inclusion for all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
Washington, D.C.
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Thank you to @RepDonBeyer, @AbrahamHamadeh, @BobbyScott, @ChrisMurphyCT, @BernieSanders, and @PattyMurray, for your leadership in #KASSA, banning seclusion & dangerous restraints, and protecting students, especially students with disabilities and students of color.
Our CEO, Katy Neas, met with U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon alongside coalition partners to talk about the future of federal programs that support students with disabilities. We are grateful for every opportunity to highlight the importance of the Dept. of Education.
A coalition of disability advocates met with @SecMcMahon to discuss the future and importance of federal programs for students with disabilities.
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@COPAA, @CECAdvocacy, @LearnerEquity @NDSC, @TheArcUS, & the Autism Society of America
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@TheArcUS is one of the most influential voices for the civil and human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
From PARC v. Pennsylvania and IDEA to the ADA and expanded home- and community-based services, The Arc has been at the center of every major advance in disability rights.
As Co-Chairs of the Bipartisan Disabilities Caucus, @RepDebDingell and I are proud to work alongside The Arc in our shared mission.
This week, we introduced a bipartisan resolution marking their 75th anniversary, both a recognition of their extraordinary impact and a call to action to continue this critical work. Because dignity, independence, and equal opportunity are not aspirations, but must be guarantees for every single American.
🔗: thearc.org/blog/fitzpatrick-…
BREAKING: The budget bill is headed to President Trump's desk for signature. The House passed the Senate's version of the bill, leaving in drastic cuts to Medicaid and SNAP.
This bill will result in millions of people with disabilities losing access to health coverage and food assistance, and it will make it harder for children to access essential special education services.
Breaking news: The Senate just passed the budget bill, and it’s bad. This bill will result in millions of people with disabilities losing access to health coverage and food assistance, and it will make it harder for children to access essential special education services.
Now, the Senate and House must agree on a final bill to send to the President for his signature. This isn’t over yet, but it's serious, and we need your help. Act now to help us protect the very foundation of care and services! bit.ly/4kh9T8s
BREAKING: The House just voted to gut Medicaid and SNAP—over $1 trillion slashed from programs that millions with disabilities rely on to survive. ⬇️
These cuts are devastating. And we won't be silent while our community is pushed past the brink. Read our full response: bit.ly/4duvQzp ⬇️
Now is the time to fight back. Help us flood the Senate with calls, emails, stories—whatever it takes to make them stop this: bit.ly/4mzm5Ei #ProtectMedicaid
For my brother, for the 80 million people that rely on the program for health care, aging and disability care and so much more. Won’t won’t stop until there are #NoMedicaidCuts
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Join us as we read your Medicaid stories LIVE from 10-11 am ET today! #ProtectMedicaid youtube.com/live/tBo00pL1wbE…
The sun is rising on a new day. 🌅 And we are still here to #ProtectMedicaid, sharing stories and being in community.
17 hours down. 7 hours to go.
You can join our Medicaid vigil on the livestream. youtube.com/watch?v=tBo00pL1…
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“Medicaid is not a red state/blue state issue. It serves 80-million Americans. … Everyone’s constituents depend on Medicaid.”
– @RepJayapal
#ProtectMedicaid #CareCantWait
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We’re joining partners for a 24-hour vigil to protect Medicaid. We’re sharing real stories on the steps of the Capitol to send a powerful message to Congress: people are watching, and people need this care. Watch live: youtube.com/live/tBo00pL1wbE
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You can be part of it from home! We have a simple way for you to share your Medicaid story and let Congress know what’s at stake: bit.ly/44qsTgG
#WeActWednesday #ProtectMedicaid
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April showers bring May flowers—and lots of amazing ways to uplift people with disabilities! Share this post to spread the word and let us know what other days you’re looking forward to w/ May Awareness Days.
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Join us on 5/6 for CIT & CRIT: Enhancing Your CIT Program with Crisis Response & Intervention Training. Gain insights, resources, & hear real-world success stories to enhance your CIT program! Register here: bit.ly/4ii3vgi @DOJBJA @tuscaloosaPD @TheArcUS
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Access to air travel should be for everyone.
It was an honor to host Wings For All with @TheArcUS and @SouthwestAir. This program gives individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities the opportunity to experience the airport environment.
