Fw: Time to get back on the phones and say Don't Cut Our Lifeline!

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Time to get back on the phones and say " Don't Cut Our Lifeline! " FYI

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Ellen Garber Bronfeld

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Time to get back on the phones and say " Don't Cut Our Lifeline! "

Time to get back on the phones and say " Don't Cut Our Lifeline! "

Take Action!

Congress is returning from its August recess this week and between

now and Thanksgiving, Members will make momentous decisions about next year's

federal budget and deficit reduction due to the recent debt ceiling deal.

We are urging you to welcome Congress back to Washington with a

reminder that we want them to support a fair and responsible budget and plan

that protects programs vital to people with people with intellectual and

developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families. They must not balance the

federal budget on the backs of people with I/DD - " Don't Cut Our Lifeline! "

It only will take you a few minutes to call your Senators and

Representative and deliver this crucial message.

Click on the " take action " link above and enter your zip code to get

their phone numbers.

What should I say?

. The budget cannot be balanced on the backs of people with

intellectual and developmental disabilities.

. Medicaid and programs that serve low-income people must be

exempt from deficit reduction plans.

. New revenues must be part of the solution. It's not possible

to reduce the deficit fairly by cutting programs that provide critical supports

to people with disabilities and others in need.

. Share your story! There is nothing more powerful than sharing

your personal experience, so please tell your elected official about your

support service needs.

. Don't Cut Our Lifeline!

Thank you for letting Congress know that a range of federal programs

are truly a " lifeline " to you and your family.

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