The Arc of Arizona

This is what advocacy looks like! Julia Chalker, a board member of The Arc of DFW Area and a member of The Arc of Texas ' Public Policy & Advocacy Committee, recently attended her representative’s town hall to raise concerns about Medicaid cuts. Next week, members of Congress will be back home for a recess. Check their websites or social media to find a town hall near you. This is your chance to fight for Medicaid, just like Julia did. No town hall near you? Call your member of Congress’ office and ask for a meeting or leave a message. Make sure they know what cuts to Medicaid would mean to you. #WeActWednesday #ProtectMedicaid

This is what advocacy looks like! Julia Chalker, a board member of The Arc of DFW Area and a member of The Arc of Texas ' Public Policy & Advocacy Committee, recently attended her representative’s town hall to raise concerns about Medicaid cuts. Next week, members of Congress will be back home for a recess. Check their websites or social media to find a town hall near you. This is your chance to fight for Medicaid, just like Julia did. No town hall near you? Call your member of Congress’ office and ask for a meeting or leave a message. Make sure they know what cuts to Medicaid would mean to you. #WeActWednesday #ProtectMedicaid

"If we didn't have these events, no one would talk about the serious issues our community faces." Ever wondered how to turn your passion for disability rights into real change? The Disability Policy Seminar is where it happens! Don’t miss out—book your hotel room by March 14 to get our special rate! https://lnkd.in/ed7-t8BR

Exciting news! We are so thankful for the The Lids Foundation 's continued support and partnership.

Major media outlets are turning to The Arc as the go-to voice on disability rights. Yesterday, CBS Mornings featured a mom connected to The Arc of Ohio, sharing her fears about government cuts and what they could mean for her son’s education. Some lawmakers want to shut down the U.S. Department of Education—a move that would strip away critical protections and leave families with nowhere to turn. Watch and share Lindsey’s story to keep the spotlight on what’s at stake.

For families like Ruth’s, Medicaid is essential. Ruth’s daughter, Valerie, is 20 years old. She has Rett syndrome, intellectual disabilities, seizure disorders, and diabetes. She’s nonverbal and needs help with most daily activities. Thanks to the Medicaid waiver, Valerie has a personal support worker, Teresa, who helps her at home and in the community. This support allows Ruth to work and earn money for the family without worrying about who’s providing Valerie’s care. Losing Medicaid would be a big loss to the family. It wouldn’t just take away health care—it would take away stability, independence, and the ability for Valerie to live life on her terms.

Jennifer's son is tracheostomy and ventilator dependent. Without Medicaid, he wouldn't have access to home nursing care, which he needs to be able to live at home. Medicaid services allow him to go to school, play with friends, and experience childhood like any other kid. Medicaid keeps families together—and any cuts would be devastating to the millions of people who rely on it for essential health care and other disability services. #ProtectMedicaid

It’s Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! This month is about celebrating people with developmental disabilities, breaking down barriers, and pushing for a world where everyone is valued. Developmental disabilities are lifelong disabilities that can affect learning, movement, communication, and daily life—but disability isn’t the barrier, stigma is. Ready to learn more? Read our blog post: https://lnkd.in/eW6axEUe

The fight to protect Medicaid is far from over. On Tuesday, Congress took a step toward advancing $880 billion in budget cuts that would target Medicaid. This threatens essential health care and services for children and adults with disabilities. But more votes need to happen, and we can still stop this. You've already contacted members of Congress over 100,000 times, but that's just the beginning. We need to keep the pressure on—calling, emailing, and sharing our stories. #ProtectMedicaid

February is Black History Month, a time to honor Black leaders who have fought for justice and inspired change. Disability Rights Florida wrote an article about 17 Black disability advocates who shaped the fight for disability rights. Harriet Tubman fought for freedom while living with a disability. Brad Lomax was a key activist in disability protests in the 1970s. Their stories are just two examples of how Black history and disability rights are connected. Read the full article to learn how these leaders paved the way for change ??: https://lnkd.in/g9UyepDN