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ANCOR @therealancor.bsky.social · 16d

Autism is not a crisis. It does not destroy families. Help us tell federal policymakers to invest in community-based services and ensure people with Autism have access to critical supports to participate in our communities: www.ancor.org/actions/advo...

Advocate for the HCBS Relief Act: Strengthen Community Services | ANCOR

The HCBS Relief Act would provide a 10-percentage-point increase in Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) for HCBS in 2026 and 2027.

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NJ Department of Human Services @njhumanservices.bsky.social · Sep 8

@GovMurphy has declared this week to be #DirectSupportProfessionalsWeek! @NJDHS thanks all DSPs who make a difference in the lives of so many by providing necessary supports that enable them to live, work & enjoy life as independently as possible in their community. #DSPRW2025

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Valley Community Services @valcomscvs.bsky.social · Sep 7

It's day one of #DSPRW2025!
We start the week by recognizing our Central Region DSP of the Year, Kait Mearkle!

Her superiors put it best: Kait is invested in #SupportingPeople. She engages in research to help them, and informs them of the consequences of their choices.

Thank you for everything!

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Independent Living Association @ilaonline.bsky.social · Sep 8

It’s Direct Support Professional (DSP) Recognition Week! #ILA is proud to recognize this critical part of our workforce who deliver loving support, encouragement, and guidance to the Individuals in our care. #ThankYou for the compassion and dedication that you exhibit every day! #DSPRW2025

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Valley Community Services @valcomscvs.bsky.social · Sep 6

To us, September is a month of marveling at the incredible work done by our Direct Support Professionals.

Starting tomorrow, we’re celebrating our 7 Valley DSPs of the year during #DSPRW2025!

Join us and our partners at @therealancor.bsky.social, PAR and TPA as we celebrate the passion of our DSPs

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ANCOR @therealancor.bsky.social · Jul 26

Today, as we celebrate the 35th anniversary of the ADA, its promise is in jeopardy following the passage of President Trump’s tax bill, which will cut approximately $1 trillion from Medicaid over the next several years.

Read more from ANCOR CEO Barbara Merrill and the Honorable Tony Coelho in TIME.

Trump’s Medicaid Cuts Put People with Disabilities at Risk

"A nearly $1 trillion cut to Medicaid is not just a budgetary change. It will harm people with disabilities."

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ANCOR @therealancor.bsky.social · Jul 1

We now call on the House now to reject these harmful cuts, and moving forward, we look forward to working with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to ensure everyone in Washington fully understands how cuts to #Medicaid will be devastating, especially for people with #IDD.

ANCOR @therealancor.bsky.social · Jul 1

We were also grateful for the leadership of Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC), who voted against the bill and used his floor time to speak out against the devastating nature of cuts to #Medicaid. Thank you, Senator Tillis, for your advocacy!

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ANCOR @therealancor.bsky.social · Jul 1

Although this was not the outcome we wanted or that people with I/DD deserve, we were grateful for the leadership of Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), who recognized the harm Medicaid cuts would have on #HCBS providers and actively worked to try to mitigate that harm. Thank you, Senator Collins!

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ANCOR @therealancor.bsky.social · Jul 1

To say the least, the human and financial costs are staggering. Read our full statement → www.ancor.org/article/sena...

Senate Votes to Approve Even More Significant Cuts to Medicaid, Further Jeopardizing Services for People with I/DD | ANCOR

Today, the Senate voted to approve extreme cuts to Medicaid that would harm people with disabilities and the provider networks that support them.

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ANCOR @therealancor.bsky.social · Jul 1

For weeks, we hoped the Senate’s reconciliation bill would retreat from the devastating Medicaid cuts passed by the House in H.R. 1. What we got instead was a bill that increased harmful reductions that will devastate services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).

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Common Dreams @commondreams.org · May 22

Senators hold the opportunity to continue protecting our most vulnerable populations by rejecting any cuts to Medicaid and not putting further stress on a system already in crisis, says Barbara Merrill of @therealancor.bsky.social‬: www.commondreams.org/opinion/medi...

Medicaid Cuts Put Services for Vulnerable People at Grave Risk | Common Dreams

Medicaid doesn’t just provide healthcare. It is the single largest payer for the community-based services people with intellectual and developmental disabilities need to live, work, and thrive in our ...

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ANCOR @therealancor.bsky.social · May 22

CEO @barbaramerrill.bsky.social writes in @commondreams.org about why #Congress must #SaveMedicaid:

"If lawmakers truly care about boosting economies, they would invest in, not divest from Medicaid, because these services actually play a critical yet often invisible role in state economies."

Medicaid Cuts Put Services for Vulnerable People at Grave Risk | Common Dreams

Medicaid doesn’t just provide healthcare. It is the single largest payer for the community-based services people with intellectual and developmental disabilities need to live, work, and thrive in our ...

www.commondreams.org

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ANCOR @therealancor.bsky.social · May 8

Thank you, Precious Myers-Brown, for sharing the story of Nirvana and the things #Medicaid empowered her to learn, do and dream at the age of 85! "She has a place on earth, just like every one of us!" #ProtectMedicaid

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ANCOR @therealancor.bsky.social · May 8

So grateful for leaders like @CarolineMeehan9, Executive Dir for ANCOR member @CPAssociationLA, who tells the story of Wayne, a man from Shreveport who passed away in 2020, and whose life was permanently altered for the better thanks to #Medicaid. Wayne's story reveals why we must #ProtectMedicaid!

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ANCOR @therealancor.bsky.social · May 7

Thank you, @duckworth.senate.gov, for your leadership in helping us to #ProtectMedicaid!

#SaveMedicaid #CareCantWait

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ANCOR @therealancor.bsky.social · May 7

"I knew that if I ever needed more support, more care, I knew I could rely on Medicaid [...]. We will win again!"

-- @mariatown.bsky.social from @aapd-disability.bsky.social

#ProtectMedicaid #SaveMedicaid #CareCantWait

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National Health Law Program @nhelp.bsky.social · May 7

LIVESTREAM NOW! Medicaid is critical to the well-being of older adults, disabled people, family caregivers, care workers, and families in EVERY community and district. That’s why we’re joining @caringacrossgen in DC for a 24-hour #ProtectMedicaid vigil. Tune in: youtube.com/live/tBo00pL...

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ANCOR @therealancor.bsky.social · May 7

It's a beautiful day to #ProtectMedicaid! Thrilled to join so many amazing partners for a #Medicaid Vigil at the Capitol. Kicking things off with @aijenpoo, @ElenaHung202 and so many other fantastic speakers! #SaveMedicaid

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ANCOR @therealancor.bsky.social · May 5

Medicaid is not just a line item in a budget – it's a lifeline for millions of people with I/DD and their families. That’s why we’re joining a 24-hour #ProtectMedicaid vigil at the U.S. Capitol this week to share our stories and make our voices heard. Join us: go.caringacross.org/a/dc-medicai...

Graphic on a brightly colored background shows a glowing candle. Text reads “24-hour Medicaid vigil at the National Mall, begins 5/7 @1pm and ends with a rally 5/8 @ 12pm.”

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ANCOR @therealancor.bsky.social · Mar 31

ANCOR members across the country champion community, accessibility, and opportunities for people with developmental disabilities every day—not just in March. This year, #DDAwareness Month kicked off a year-round disabilities awareness campaign that reminds everyone that “We’re Here All Year.”

A photo with three people standing side by side with their arms across each other's shoulders. Overlaid on the photo is text that reads "We're hear all year. Meet us, know us, involve us."

ANCOR @therealancor.bsky.social · Mar 21

Thank you, @congressmanraja.bsky.social, for advocating against cuts to #Medicaid and for recognizing the life-saving services delivered by Medicaid-funded community providers: youtu.be/0W8-F3HKSE0?...

Congressman Krishnamoorthi Advocates for Medicaid in Illinois Amid Republican Threats to Gut Program

YouTube video by Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi

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Easterseals Southern California @eastersealssocal.bsky.social · Mar 19

Had a wonderful visit yesterday from Congressman David Min at our Autism Therapy and Disability Services Center in Irvine! He learned firsthand how vital Medicaid and Medi-Cal-funded services are for members of the disability community and Easterseals.

Rep. Dave Min @congressmin.bsky.social · Mar 18

Almost half of California’s adults with disabilities get the treatment they need to thrive through Medicaid. Donald Trump and House Republicans want to take that away.

Today, Shane, a constituent of mine from Irvine joined me to share how access to Medicaid allows him to thrive in our community.

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ANCOR @therealancor.bsky.social · Mar 17

Meanwhile, #Alaska member Cindy Hensley and her peers penned an op-ed for @adn.com about the need to #SaveMedicaid as a critical lifeline for disabled Alaskans who want to live independently, maintain their employment and thrive in community.

We love to see it, especially during #DDAwareness Month!

Opinion: Protecting Medicaid’s promise for Alaskans with disabilities

We need to strengthen — not weaken — our commitment to Alaskans with disabilities.

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ANCOR @therealancor.bsky.social · Mar 17

It's #DDAwareness Month, and ANCOR members understood the assignment: educate *everyone* about the value of #Disability services.

For example, #Colorado member Tara Kiene's column in the @durangoherald.bsky.social shows the harmful effect of cuts to #Medicaid.

Cuts to Medicaid would affect millions of people

Congress is poised to cut Medicaid. The reasons abound, but most legislators who support the cuts cite reducing federal spending, unwinding the Affordable Care Act, and even some questionable claims a...

www.durangoherald.com

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