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The President's FY27 Budget Request The President's FY27 budget proposal suggests significant restructuring of disability services, focusing on consolidating programs while cutting funding for specific developmental disability initiatives. It proposes eliminating the Administration for Community Living (ACL) and key programs like University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDDs), while funding for Independent Living Centers and some special education grants.
Inclusion is more than a word; it's a daily practice.
We believe inclusive community means that people with disabilities are not just present; they are valued, employed, heard, supported, and connected.
Inclusion looks like a job coach helping someone succeed at work. It looks like families navigating services together instead of alone. It looks like adults gaining digital literacy skills so they can connect, apply for jobs, and advocate for themselves.
Why Midterm Elections Matter for Disability Rights
Every two years, voters head to the polls for midterm elections. Midterm elections may not generate the same attention as presidential races; however, their impact on disability rights is immediate and real. It impacts funding and community inclusion in significant ways.
Every two years, voters choose members of Congress and state leaders who make decisions about Medicaid, supported employment, education funding, housing supports, and community services. These programs shape daily life for individuals with disabilities and their families across York, Chester, and Lancaster counties.
Midterms Decide Who Controls Funding
Congress controls federal spending, where your tax dollars are spent. Midterms can shift committee leadership and funding priorities. That means decisions about budget levels, waiver programs, workforce supports, and accessibility protections are directly influenced by who is elected. Disability services are not automatic; they depend on informed lawmakers and sustained advocacy. Many of the services that individuals rely on every day are funded through annual appropriations or long term federal authorizations.
