The Latest on Protecting the Rights of Students with Disabilities

The U.S. Department of Education plays a critical role in ensuring students with disabilities receive the support and services they need in schools to be successful. Now, that role is under threat. Recently, we shared with our chapters a short video update on what is going on with the Department. Now, The Arc has stepped up by filing a declaration in support of a major lawsuit challenging the federal government’s plans to dismantle the Department. This fight is about protecting the rights of children with disabilities to receive an appropriate education.

On March 20th, the Trump administration released an executive order aiming to close the U.S. Department of Education and transfer special education. The U.S. Department of Education is crucial for students with disabilities. Here’s why:

Congress is considering cutting Medicaid by $880 billion. There’s no way to do that without taking away critical health care and services from people with disabilities.

The truth is simple: Cutting Medicaid will hurt millions of children and adults.

Slashing funding at this scale will lead to fewer services, fewer caregivers, and fewer life-sustaining services. Some may lose eligibility altogether!

Medicaid is already the most cost-efficient health insurance program, with safeguards in place to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse.These dangerous cuts must be stopped. Contact your members of Congress today and urge them to protect Medicaid.

Millions of people with disabilities rely on Medicaid for health care and for the support they need to live in their communities. If Medicaid cuts happen, access to these vital services could be lost.

Tell Congress that people with disabilities need Medicaid to thrive, and real lives will be affected if there are cuts.

We need your help to make sure your members of Congress know what’s at stake for people with disabilities.

Send a message now and tell them why Medicaid must be protected. It takes just a few minutes, but it can make a huge difference.

Did you miss our Medicaid webinar? 

Watch the recording now to learn more about the growing concern of potential cuts to Medicaid, including what you can do to help protect it. We share tools, resources, and strategies to help you advocate effectively for this vital program.