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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.

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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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Tell Congress: Support the HCBS Access Act
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Tell Congress: Enable Financial Security for People with Disabilities
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Advocate for the HCBS Relief Act: Strengthen Community Services
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Support the HEADs UP Act—Recognize People with I/DD as Medically Underserved
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