[rsva-l] My Medicaid Matters Rally

[Ardis Bazyn]

Below is information on an event that ACB is cosponsoring to raise awareness of the
importance of Medicaid. If you live in the dC area please attend if at all possible.
A high turnout is critical!
Eric
                                               Capitol Hill  Washington, DC
September 21st at Noon
Background
In the discussions about the deficit and need to control federal spending, the conversation
has focused on the cost of Medicaid. However, few people in the general public understand
what Medicaid actually is or the impact that this federal funding stream has on the
lives of people with disabilities, seniors, their families and those that work to
support them.
Over 40 national disability, aging, labor, religious, and civil rights organizations
have banded together to organize a national rally on Capitol Hill to highlight the
importance of Medicaid and show Congress that
My Medicaid Matters!
This rally will highlight that:
Medicaid provides vital home and community-based services that allow seniors and
younger people with disabilities to live independently in the community;
Medicaid provides services that support families in caring for their children who
have significant disabilities; and
Medicaid provides vital jobs for direct care workers who support their families.
Arbitrary cuts to Medicaid will result in the loss of home and community-based services
that allow people to live independently, reductions in medical care as well as lost
jobs of direct care workers.  The rally will begin at noon on September 21st
 and will kick off organizing efforts in all 50 states to show that My Medicaid Matters!
Join Us!!!
The rally will begin at noon on the west side of the Capitol.  Dress appropriately
for the weather.  Bring some water and a snack.  Don't forget to bring your enthusiasm!
After the rally, we are asking that folks take visit Congress to bring our message
to them and let them know that My Medicaid Matters!  You can schedule your visits
after 3:30 PM or just drop in.  Help us show that
My Medicaid Matters!
Additional Information
For more information go to: http://ly.adapt.org/rally
Current rally cosponsors
1. ADAPT
2. American Association of People with Disabilities
3. American Council of the Blind
4. American Federation of State County Municipal Employees
5. American Network of Community Options and Resources
6. The Arc of the United States
7. The ARCH National Respite Network
8. The Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living
9. The Autistic Self Advocacy Network
10. The Caring Across Generation Campaign
11. The Center for Self-Determination
12. Coalition for Community Integration
13. Concrete Change
14. Disabled Queers in Action
15. The Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund
16. Easter Seals
17. Hand in Hand: The Domestic Employers Association
18. The Hearing Loss Association of America
19. Help-Your-Self
20. Housing Works
21. Jews for Racial and Economic Justice
22. Little People of America
23. The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights
24. National Association of the Deaf
25. National Association of the Physically Handicapped
26. National Coalition for Mental Health Recovery
27. National Council on Independent Living
28. National Disability Leadership Alliance
29. National Disability Rights Network
30. National Federation of the Blind
31. National Hispanic Council on Aging
32. National Organization of Nurses with Disabilities
33. National Respite Coalition
34. National Senior Citizens Law Center
35. Not Dead Yet
36. PHI - Quality Care through Quality Jobs
37. Self Advocates Becoming Empowered
38. Service Employees International Union
39. Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE)
40. TASH
41. United Cerebral Palsy
42. United Spinal Association
43. Wider Opportunities for Women
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