Share Your Story with Congress!

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The Ask:

Use our form to share your story with the Senate Special Committee on Aging about the impact of community-based service providers for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).

The Details:

In a few weeks, the Senate Special Committee on Aging is holding a hearing about the importance of community living for older adults and people with disabilities. The minority staff is collecting stories about the importance of programs that allow people with disabilities and older adults to participate in their communities. The hearing will place a special focus on the importance of HCBS.

Now is the time to take action: Submit your story for the congressional record by completing this form by Friday, December 5.

Take Action

Share Your Story

Your Name(Required)

First Last

Your Organization

Your Email Address(Required)

Where Do You Reside?(Required)

These fields help us match you to your elected officials in the event that there is an opportunity to share your story.

Address Line 1 Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Which of the following best describes you? Please select all that apply.(Required)

I receive/have received I/DD services.

My child or family member receives/has received I/DD services.

I am a direct support professional.

I work for a service provider in a role other than direct support.

Other (please specify in your story below)

Use This Space to Share Your Story(Required)

Tell us about the impact intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) services have had in your life, or the life of a friend or family member. If you feel stuck, consider the following questions. What is the impact of community-based services for people with I/DD in your community? How has access to community-based services allowed you or others to thrive in places like education and work settings? How did your life or the lives of others improve with access to community-based services? How would your community be impacted if services were limited or terminated? How have direct support professionals, or your work as a DSP, made a positive difference?

I acknowledge the following:(Required)

By completing this form, you certify that the story presented is accurate to the best of your knowledge.

I consent to ANCOR sharing my story with members of Congress, including the names of organizations and full names of individuals described.