Policy Blog I The Arc of North Carolina

A Return to Isolation and Institutions Are Bad For Bryan and Bad for the Country: Watch Bryan as The Arc Denounces Massive Cut to Medicaid

Posted by The Arc of North Carolina
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, The Arc released a video which highlights how the House-passed cut to Medicaid funding will negatively impact people with disabilities’ capacity to live independently.
The video features Bryan Dooley, from Lewisville, North Carolina, who has relied on Medicaid since birth for assistance with a variety of medical and other needs, including a personal attendant. Without the support of an attendant, Bryan would be stuck at home, and without this Medicaid-funded support, he would not have graduated from college, gotten his job, nor volunteered in his community. Bryan and his personal attendant are both working people contributing to their community.
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Affordable Health Care Act Passes House

Posted by The Arc of North Carolina
Yesterday the House passed the American Health Care Act (AHCA, H.R. 1628) a bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act and dismantle the Medicaid program as we know it by only four votes (217-213).  
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THE ACHA IS COMING TO A VOTE – Call Congress Now!

Posted by The Arc of North Carolina

The harmful health care bill, called the American Health Care Act (AHCA) is back on the table and potentially moving quickly to a VOTE. CALL CONGRESS TODAY & TOMORROW! (THURSDAY, MAY 4th AND FRIDAY, MAY 5th)

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If I could say one thing to Congress or the President...

Posted by The Arc of North Carolina

Today, The Arc is releasing a video featuring people who rely on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and/or Medicaid, and each one has a personal message for Members of Congress and the Trump Administration. The individuals with disabilities and family members featured implore their elected officials to understand the real world impact of repealing the ACA and decimating Medicaid, and each person puts a face on the rollbacks and cuts being debated in Congress.

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National Self-Advocacy Fellowships

Posted by The Arc of North Carolina

The Self Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center (SARTAC) is announcing a national self-advocacy fellowship program. The fellowship will provide a year-long opportunity for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to develop and grow their skills as leaders.

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