Congress is currently considering a huge investment in home and community based services (HCBS). This investment could go a long way toward making community living for all a reality – but it’s not a done deal yet.
Disabled people have the right to live in our communities with control over our lives, including our supports and services. To that end, the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) has been working closely with Congress, the Administration, and partner organizations in DC to make sure this critical investment happens – and to make sure it is done in the most thoughtful and inclusive way possible.
As part of these efforts, NCIL is looking for stories to share with Congress about the importance of HCBS, including (but not limited to):
- Stories from people whose HCBS have enabled them to remain in their homes and / or participate more fully in their community
- Stories from people who are on the waiting list for HCBS, and how not having these services has impacted their lives
- Stories from people who have been able to transition out of institutions / congregate settings because of HCBS
Our goal is to collect these stories and send them to Congress by Thursday, June 10. Please submit stories through the online form or by emailing [email protected] by Wednesday, June 9 at Midnight. If you submit your story by email, please include the following information:
- Your name (you can write “Anonymous” if you do not want to share your name):
- The city you live in (optional):
- The state you live in:
- Your story, in 1-3 paragraphs:
- May we contact you if necessary for additional follow-up?