Food assistance is at risk again! Just months after Congress and the Administration debated and reauthorized the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) through the Farm Bill, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now proposing to … [Read more...] about ACT NOW: Protect SNAP!
Disability
Advocacy Updates: Discrimination in Healthcare and Protecting Child Migrants & Jobs for the Disabled
Responding to New Administration Proposal on Discrimination in Health Care The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently proposed extensive changes to the regulation implementing Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act which would … [Read more...] about Advocacy Updates: Discrimination in Healthcare and Protecting Child Migrants & Jobs for the Disabled
Congressional Recess – ACT in AUGUST!
The House of Representatives adjourned last week for its August Recess and the Senate will adjourn this coming Friday with members of both houses in their home districts through September 8th. The recess period is a great time to build meaningful … [Read more...] about Congressional Recess – ACT in AUGUST!
SPOTLIGHT: Disabilities Services Professionals Affinity Group
The Disabilities Services Professionals group met for the first time in late February 2019. The initial meeting was meet and greet style, attracting more than 20 professionals from across the Network. Participants got to know more about one another … [Read more...] about SPOTLIGHT: Disabilities Services Professionals Affinity Group
Transformation to Competitive Employment Act
Chairman Scott, Senator Casey, and Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Workers with Disabilities Transition to Competitive, Integrated Employment “Expanding competitive integrated employment results in higher wages and … [Read more...] about Transformation to Competitive Employment Act
January Member Agency Highlights
Check out the January Member Agency Highlights. Members were busy! The best part of our NETWORK is sharing successes. We want to promote your organizations. Let your fellow member agencies know what's going on in your community! Share updates … [Read more...] about January Member Agency Highlights
