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Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Action Alert - Tell Congress: Fund Programs Serving People with Disabilities

Take Action!
 
Congress is making final decisions about funding federal programs.  Tell your Members of Congress to increase funding for the following programs that help empower people with disabilities to live, learn, work and play in their communities.
  • Vocational Rehabilitation State Grant Program (U.S. Department of Education)
  • Supported Employment State Grant Program (U.S. Department of Education)
  • Senior Community Service Employment Program (U.S. Department of Labor)
  • Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (U.S. Department of Labor)
  • Head Start (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
  • IDEA Parts B and C (U.S. Department of Education)
  • Maternal and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)

SOURCE: EasterSeals

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