TAKE ACTION IN 2025
At the Federal Level
As Medicaid comes up in policy discussions, continue to share your support for investment in home- and community-based services (HCBS) as well as other critical issues through our one-click campaign. Send an email to your senators and house representative here.
The U.S. Senate passed the “Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) Act” (S.1332/ H.R. 2941), which requires the Office of Management and Budget to consider updating the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) and recognizing the DSP role as a distinct profession. This leads to data collection and ideally more robust funding. The bill now goes to the House Representatives. Send an email to your member of Congress.
At the State Level
For the 2025-26 NYS Budget, show your support for a 7.8% increase in provider rates for DSP/non-executive wages and address inflation impacting benefits, maintenance, utilities, food, supplies, transportation and insurance. We’re also advocating for a commission to be empaneled to examine and make recommendations on wage adequacy, as well as capital funding for renovation and replacement of capital assets.
Stay Connected
- Sign up for AHRC’s Regional Advocacy Groups―to connect with fellow advocates and educate candidates on both sides of the aisle about disability rights.
- Find out who your elected officials are.
- Set up a “lobby visit” with your representatives.
- Share our social media posts (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram).