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With your help today, you can ensure important measures around health, education, employment, transportation and other services are available for those who need them most.
This month, the United States Senate unveiled its appropriations package for fiscal year (FY) 2021. The Senate proposed $305M in funding for the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), a reduction of $100 million. SCSEP is the only federal job training program targeted at unemployed, low-income individuals 55 years old and older.
Take ActionPolicy decisions that impact people with disabilities, veterans and caregivers must be informed by the needs of these populations. Join our email list to receive alerts about advocacy issues and lend your voice to what is happening both nationally and in your area.
Join Now!There is growing recognition of the importance of home- and community-based services during the pandemic, and the need to support schools, small businesses, and state and local operations as we head into winter.
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"We see the pain within our communities and the frustrations of our neighbors. We might wonder how we can be of service and what can be done as we face complex issues within our country."
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Easterseals has been active in public policy advocacy since our found, Edgar Allen, lobbied the Ohio Legislature to fund appropriate services for children with disabilities in the 1920s. We continue to actively support and promote federal legislation that helps people with disabilities achieve independence.
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Easterseals is dedicated to ensuring that the rights and resources that people with disabilities rely on are protected and expanded. To achieve that goal, we focus our efforts to protect, renew and expand access to effective services and supports for individuals with disabilities, older adults, and veterans to help them reach their potential and thrive in their communities.
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It is critical for everyone to participate in the two most important policy-related events this year: the 2020 census and the election in November. Check out resources and information about how you can get involved in both.
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