Dear friend,

Being home for the holiday season is one of the best parts of the year for many of us. The winter break is a time to spend with family, friends, pets, and other loved ones. It’s a chance to rest and choose how we spend our time. Everyone deserves the chance to be home for the holidays — but too many people with disabilities remain trapped in institutions. That’s why ASAN works every day to increase access to home- and community-based services (HCBS), which allow our disabled community members to come home. Will you support our fight for HCBS [[link removed]] ?

HCBS is a lifeline for many people with disabilities. This year, we fought for HCBS in many ways. We pushed to keep [[link removed]] HCBS in the Build Back Better Act, ensuring the largest-ever federal investment in these services. We created toolkits about HCBS, long term services and supports [[link removed]] , and the importance of quality services [[link removed]] . We welcomed a discussion draft of the HCBS Access Act [[link removed]] and advocated for permanent funding of Money Follows the Person [[link removed]] .

We’re taking these steps and more, because we believe our people must be free. Every year, the disability community’s advocacy moves us closer to a world where everyone has what they need to live at home. You’re a key part of making that happen. Through your activism, your calls to your elected officials, and your donations, you help us bring people home [[link removed]] . We’re grateful to advocate alongside you.

Sincerely,

Julia Bascom
Executive Director
Autistic Self Advocacy Network


Autistic Self Advocacy Network
PO Box 66122
Washington, DC 20035
United States
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