Washington roller coaster
by Katy
Its been a roller coaster of a week! No government shutdown, but Congress passes legislation that includes cuts to key disability programs. The President gave a speech that lays out his vision for achieving long term economic security and the House passed a budget that takes away the entitlement of health care to low income people with disabilities, including children with autism.
No wonder I’m tired!
But, I was completely energized when I heard the president say on Wednesday:
But let me be absolutely clear: I will preserve these health care programs as a promise we make to each other in this society. I will not allow Medicare to become a voucher program that leaves seniors at the mercy of the insurance industry, with a shrinking benefit to pay for rising costs. I will not tell families with children who have disabilities that they have to fend for themselves. We will reform these programs, but we will not abandon the fundamental commitment this country has kept for generations.
Whatever your political stripes, please stay informed and get involved. Congress and the White House are making decisions that affect the lives of people with autism and other disabilities. They need to know what their decisions mean to you.