Yes, your Congress Members want to hear from you! Here are 7 tips.

Want to see those tips in action? A constituent received an e-mail (for which they were subscribed) from their U.S. Representative touting "I Support Lower Prices for Insulin," boldly across the top. The e-mail went on to give reasons why they voted against a recent bill that would have lowered insulin prices for Seniors and...

A Story of Being Human: Sign Up to Share Your Story

Inspired by Humans of New York, A Story of Being Human began as a way to bring disabled voices and your lived experiences into the light. Every word we share are your words, because disabled voices matter. Change starts with connection and shared experiences. It is our hope that through your stories we can bring...

A Rundown of Active Disability-related Legislation in 2023

Updated December 5, 2023 - This will be updated as we become aware of active legislation that will directly impact disabled Americans. If you are aware of disability-related legislation that is not listed here, please let us know. There are currently quite a few bills moving through the United States 118th Congress (2023-2024) for the...

Can America head off the long-term care crisis?

UPDATE: On October 24, 2023 Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), along with 17 of his colleagues, introduced S.3118 - Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Relief Act of 2023. This legislation would provide dedicated Medicaid funds to states for two years to stabilize their HCBS service delivery networks. Funds could be used to increase direct care worker...

Intersectional Advocacy: More than just a trendy buzz word

Have you noticed that you can't get online lately without running into a headline or a magazine article that includes descriptions of race, gender or sexual orientation discrimination? Maybe you have noticed efforts by your favorite brands or your health insurance company to be more inclusive in their advertising. We’re sure you’ve seen the word...

We all hold on, because we have to

Last week we were dealt a blow when Congress, at the eleventh hour, as an act of "compromise," removed nearly every disability-related policy from the Build Back Better Act. How disheartening, and quite frankly, devastating it is to know that once again our community's most urgent needs were once again compromised away for the sake...

The Marriage Penalty

Photo by Ana Paula Lima from Pexels Love. When it finds us, it's magic. We settle into coupledom, planning a future with our partner - the adventures, the milestones, the memories we will make along the way. Then a proposal, a ring placed upon our finger, a symbol of our forever love. The excitement mounts as we plan...