The United States Congress will debate the need for healthcare reform sometime between now and September. For us in the disability community we must ask: Will the institutional bias in long term care be removed? Will health disparities/inequity's related to disability be addressed? Will the uninsured get coverage? Will long term supports and services be a part of this conversation?
The disability community has a time limited opportunity to weigh in. The Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities, ADAPT and others (add) will be hosting a call to discuss strategy for advocates in Georgia. We'll be joined by those in Washington who are working on this issue. We are working on having representatives from inside the administration, Congress and advocacy organizations participate on this call.
We want to know if you are interested in participating and/or being a contact for your Congressional district. Please let us know if you are interested by clicking here and e-mailing Eric Jacobson.
All About Developmental Disabilities (AADD) is Atlanta's preeminent resource on developmental disabilities, providing support services to families for more than 55 years. We are often the one place where people with developmental disabilities can go to achieve personal empowerment, family stability and community participation. AADD provides family support; public policy and advocacy; and community engagement.
