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While we have asked our Maryland supporters to raise their voices to oppose state funding cuts, we are now asking all Americans to stand together to oppose cuts to Medicaid. Congressional leaders are discussing proposals that could significantly reduce Medicaid funding, and these cuts would have devastating consequences for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Use this form to tell your senators and representative to reject Medicaid cuts and protect services for people with IDD: https://lnkd.in/gQsN3grq #savemedicaid

Our fight to save developmental disability funding is far from over! We need each person in Maryland to voice their concern to the state. How? It's easy! Simply submit your personalized message through this link: https://bit.ly/4bdhaU8 Want to learn more about the funding crisis at hand? Visit our Action Center: https://bit.ly/4hLDOp0

WUSA9 reached out to interview Makom CEO David Ervin on the potential impact of the proposed funding cuts for FY2026. David explained, "There remains $457 million dollars in cuts to the DDA budget for [fiscal year] 2026, so our work, in many ways, is just getting started.” Read more here to learn why our advocacy must remain strong: https://bit.ly/4ibGTyx

Our voices have been heard! Our advocacy efforts have made a difference, but there is still work to be done. Read more: https://bit.ly/3CWfKAJ #saveddfunding #disability #MDdisability #disabilityadvocate #mdDDA

Health equity is something that we truly believe in and are striving to achieve at Makom. We are grateful to have found a partner in Israel Elwyn that is equally determined to undertake key initiatives that drive at the heart of health inequities so common among people with IDD. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/et4FQBuZ #healthcare #healthequity #HealthEquityForAll #JDAIM #jdaim2025

Are you a healthcare professional who works with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities? If so, the Council on Quality and Leadership needs your help! They are collecting information to understand what healthcare professionals think about disability in the healthcare space. To participate, visit: https://mili2nd.co/diic #healthcare #disability #healthcare4all

While February is recognized as Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month (JDAIM), Makom embraces these initiatives daily. In a recent article for our community partner Bender JCC of Greater Washington, CEO David Ervin explained, "We honor the progress we have made even as we recognize how much more we must do. For Makom, this frames a future in which people with IDD are ubiquitous in our society. We embrace a future of action, to achieve this vision of inclusion.” Read his full article here (page 7): https://lnkd.in/eGT-iMHY

We need your voice! Maryland Governor Wes Moore submitted his 2026 state budget proposal to the Maryland General Assembly. In it, he has proposed historical, unprecedented cuts to intellectual and developmental disabilities service funding. Click the link below to easily oppose the proposed cuts and share your support of disability funding with your elected officials. https://lnkd.in/e2BidN6q Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/edtYJPZf

As the end of 2024 quickly approaches, we take a moment to reflect and share our gratitude. Chief Development Officer Lew Fontek says it best in his blog, "While I am still in awe at our growth and how much we’ve accomplished, I know it is 100% thanks to a community that embraced us through philanthropy, volunteerism, and inclusion." Read more: https://lnkd.in/e2kKH_Ak #MakomisHome #blog #seasonofgiving #community #thanks

Today, Makom is celebrating the holidays together at our Staff Holiday Party! Of course, we're sharing the party with some very awesome people who happen to participate in Makom programs, as well. These are candid snaps, and just look at those smiles! #holidayfun #makomishome #staffparty