The State of America's Direct Support Workforce Crisis 2026
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Tell Congress: Protect Medicaid From Further Cuts
Medicaid is a lifeline for people with I/DD. After suffering the largest cut in funding since its creation with the passage of the budget reconciliation law last year, the future of critical home and community-based services (HCBS) continues to be under threat.
Tell Congress to Cosponsor the Recognizing the Role of DSPs Act
The bipartisan Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act urges the Office of Management and Budget to establish a Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) for direct support professionals (DSPs).
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