Senate Heroes Act Needs You to Act Now!

Tell the Senate to Pass the HEROES Act Now!

Individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD), their families, and direct support professionals (DSP) who work with

them need to be included in HR 6800, the HEROES Ac t (Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act). The US House passed the bill on May 15, 2020. Now it is time for the Senate to act, but instead they came up with the HEALS Act, a series of bills that focuses on lowering unemployment benefits and helping business. We MUST let them know that the provisions in the HEROES act are critical and must be included in the final bill!

• Dedicated funding for Medicaid home and community-based services to keep people with I/DD in their homes and reduce chance

of institutionalization;

• Paid time off for family caregivers, including grandparents and siblings of people with I/DD for emergencies and losing a care provider;

• 15% increase for SNAP food benefits so people with low incomes don't go hungry;

• Provide better wages and support for direct support professionals (DSP);

• Make Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) available for essential workers including DSPs, in-home care providers and people with I/DD working in essential positions;

• Let's be sure that stimulus payments are available to everyone, including adults with disabilities who are claimed as dependents.

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