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From December 19, 2011 – January 13, 2012 Members of the U.S. House of Representatives will be working from their District offices near your home. This is an incredible opportunity for you to meet with your Representative, explain the importance of H.R. 2032, seek Judiciary Committee review; and ask him/her to cosponsor H.R. 2032.
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Advocacy is a process involving research, outreach, follow-up and most importantly, dedication. Grassroots involvement - communication and action by individuals who care about VOR's Mission - is at the heart of every VOR accomplisment and success on behalf of people with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. |
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Summary of Action Alert: H.R. 2032 has been referred to the Constitution Subcommittee; that's real progress!. Please ask your U.S. Representative and their staff to contact Holt Lackey, Counsel to Chairman Lamar Smith in support of a hearing on H.R. 2032. And, if not already a cosponsor, ask your U.S. Representative to cosponsor H.R. 2032.
Visit your U.S. Representative at home! The week of a October 17 is a District Work Period.
There are now 63 cosponsors!
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR ADVOCACY. IF NOT US, WHO?
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For the vast majority of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD), Medicaid is their only resource for accessing health care, assistance and residential supports. For these Americans, the Medicaid program ensures maximum independence and daily happiness.
Congressional proposals to cut or cap ("block grant") Medicaid will not save money.
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UDPATE, June 30, 2011
Contrary to law and Congressional intent, the Administration on Developmental Disabilties (ADD) has recommended closing "congregate care" settings as one alleged outcome from its "listening sessions" earlier this year.
ADD is the federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that oversees the programs created under the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (DD Act), including DD Council and Protection and Advocacy (P&A).
In response, hundreds of advocates in support of residential choice, including community-based programs and ICFs/MR, submitted comments. VOR also submitted comments.
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