Advocacy Ambassador Adria N.
"HCBS funding allows me to live and LOVE life with autism and other
disabilities." - Adria N., Indiana Advocacy Ambassador

People with autism and the families that support them rely on a range
of options through their life spans to live, remain safe and
participate in their communities. A majority of these lifelong
supports are funded by Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services
(HCBS). Right now, Congress is working on a budget reconciliation bill
which includes some level of additional funding for HCBS, but a bigger
investment will have a greater impact. Lend your voice to help ensure
that these funding decisions meet the needs of people with autism.

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HCBS provide a wide array of supports - like day programs and
residential services - that many autistic people and their
families rely on throughout their lifespan. Yet, capacity issues, both
prior to and during the pandemic, have made it difficult for autistic
individuals and their families to access high-quality, individualized,
community-based services. Absent additional funds, state Medicaid
programs will not be able to meet the needs of families and autistic
individuals who need support now more than ever.

To ensure the infrastructure is in place to provide high-quality HCBS
for all autistic individuals who require them, we need you to ask
Congress to invest in HCBS.

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Your advocacy will help the thousands of people like Adria who rely on
and benefit from these services every day!




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