Government Affairs

Easterseals DC MD VA counts among its supporters a great number of individuals, companies, organizations, and associations that lend their voice to critical issues affecting our service areas. You can advocate for positive changes that are important to you and Easterseals.

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Easterseals on the Issues

Disability Rights

Easterseals strongly advocates for accessible, inclusive opportunities for people with disabilities. We push to expand services and benefits for people with disabilities as well as their caregivers. Some of the many disability issues we support are:

Assistive technology | Medicaid coverage | Travelers with wheelchairs | Wage increases

Caregivers

Easterseals frequently testifies in support of Respite Services & Caregiver Support at little or no cost to families. We support increased financial coverage for in-home caregiver and direct support professional expenses through:

Grant programs for caregivers

Early Care and Education

Our Child Development Centers, Head Start, and Early Intervention programs lead the way in affordable, high-quality early education. We partner with government leaders on:

Childcare for underserved communities and low-income families | Children with disabilities or developmental delays | Pay equity for teachers

Healthcare

Easterseals works tirelessly to improve the quality of life for so many in our region with crucial healthcare services including:

Adult Day Services | Behavioral healthcare| Collaborative care | Medicaid coverage

Veterans and Military Families

Here in the Nation’s Capital since 1945, Easterseals Veteran & Military Family Services offer opportunities for people with military backgrounds and their families. We meet with military leaders and dignitaries to ensure those who served our country thrive with:

Behavioral healthcare | Employment support