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Medicaid funding is the backbone of services to people with developmental disabilities across the nation, and particularly in New York state. However, Medicaid supports remain at constant risk. Advocates across the nation are working tirelessly to keep people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) at the forefront of policy decisions. Any effort to change or otherwise reform the Medicaid program must take into account the impact of such change upon people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities, in order to prevent unintended harmful consequence.
It is more important than ever that we mobilize our grassroots, engage our congressional delegation, and protect the supports and services needed for people with I/DD. The Arc of the United states has developed a robust set of materials and tools to both educate advocates and legislative leaders alike.
The President has vowed to, “Love and cherish Medicaid,” and it is our responsibility to hold him to that pledge through education and advocacy.
The Plan & Your Part In It
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Participate in The Arc US Medicaid Day of Action on Social Media tomorrow by sharing posts from @thearcus, or posting resources from their toolkit.
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Visit The Arc US Action Center to find easy ways to take action to protect Medicaid.
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Use The Arc US Storytelling Toolkit for people with disabilities and advocates. It has resources to help you create and share your stories to encourage elected officials to change laws or policies.
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Schedule meetings with your congressional representative either in person or virtually. Find your legislators here.
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Use The Arc New York’s Medicaid Info Sheet to inform yourself and your representative of the dire need to support Medicaid in New York state.
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Access The Arc US Medicaid Toolkit, which provides an array of resources and toolkits to aid your conversations with lawmakers
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Join us in Washington, DC, for the Disability Policy Seminar to hear the latest on federal issues, and bring your voice straight to Capitol Hill with a day of meetings with Congressional representatives.
Medicaid Advocacy Webinars from The Arc US
The Arc US has created a series of webinars to help educate advocates and providers on the current federal landscape and how we can effectively move our fight forward.
In the latest webinar, you’ll learn about the growing concern about potential cuts to Medicaid, including what you can do to help protect Medicaid. Along with the webinar, The Arc has provided tools, resources, and strategies to help you advocate effectively. You can view the webinar, download the session slides, and access other resources here.
Past Webinars
Come to Disability Policy Seminar: Bring the Fight to Washington
Right now, the care and services that people with disabilities rely on are at risk. Medicaid will be considered for cuts in the new Congress, and now is the time to come together to highlight the importance of this vital issue. Whether you're a seasoned advocate or just starting your advocacy journey, join us at this year’s Disability Policy Seminar to help cultivate new congressional champions and press for progress on critical disability rights issues!
The event ends with a day of advocacy on Capitol Hill with members of Congress. Philip Aydinian, The Arc New York’s Director of Governmental Affairs will be serving as a state captain to help coordinate appointments with congressional offices.
Join us for Our Legislative and Advocacy Forum February 10
The Arc New York, NY Alliance for Inclusion and Innovation and the Developmental Disability Association of Western NY (DDAWNY) will host our annual Legislative and Advocacy Forum On February 10, at the Hart Theater of the Egg.
In addition to information on New York state advocacy, the educational forum includes a session on the Potential Healthcare Impacts in New York Under the Second Trump Administration, led by Courtney Burke & Roland Poirier, Sachs Policy Group. Learn more and register for the forum here.
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