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NDSC Action Alert - Call-In Day

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NDSC Action Alert Take Action!

Participate in National Call in Day for Long Term Services

and Supports

Background

The Community Living Assistance Services and

Supports (CLASS) Act would create a national, voluntary disability insurance

program under which all employees (full or part-time) would be eligible for

long-term services. This bill would help address the need for long-term support

services for adults with disabilities that will enable them to live in their

communities, hold jobs, participate in community and recreational activities and

enjoy the same opportunities as non-disabled citizens.

The U.S. Senate is now debating its health care

reform bill, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. This bill now

contains the CLASS Act. However, it has just been revealed that there will be

an amendment to eliminate the CLASS Act from the bill.

Apparently, one of the biggest obstacles for the

CLASS Act is misperception among Members of Congress and their staff that people

with disabilities cannot work and belong in the needs-based Medicaid program.

While Medicaid is an essential safety net, most individuals with disabilities

want to work and want to take personal responsibility for their long term care

needs.

Take Action

Call this toll-free number (800) 958-5374,

tomorrow, December 3rd and ask for your Senators office with the following

message:

Hello. I am calling to ask Senator

___________________ to make sure the CLASS Act remains in the final health

reform bill and to oppose any amendment to strip it from the bill. The CLASS Act

will help people to remain independent.

Please call both of your Senators. Your

participation in this process is critical in helping individuals with Down

syndrome and other disabilities live productive, independent lives!

For more information on the CLASS Act, go to

www.passtheclassact.org

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