Historic health care reform
by Katy
I’m sitting in the auditorium at the Interior Department waiting for the president to speak. He just signed the health reform bill into law. I’m struck by the history of the moment. It took our great country almost 100 years to achieve this. Easter Seals played a major role in getting us to today. I’m so proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish and what this accomplishment means for our future. In six months, all children with pre-existing conditions can’t be denied coverage. I get shivers when I think about what this means for our families. And that is only the beginning! The president just arrived. More later …