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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)

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.

The harmful health care bill, called the American Health Care Act (AHCA) is back on the table and potentially moving quickly.

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.

House Speaker Paul Ryan pulled his ACA repeal bill from the floor Friday, a day after President Donald Trump had threatened to walk away from health care reform if he didn't get a vote.

Read More for a Statement from John Nash, Executive Director of The Arc of NC...

Congress has already begun the process of repealing of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and it now is on the fast track to include major cuts to the Medicaid programs as part of the replacement plan. The result would be two major blows to individuals with disabilities.

People's health, services and lives are at stake! We need advocates to reach out to their Senators and Representatives to let them know why the ACA and Medicaid are essential to people with disabilities and their families.