Advocacy

The Disability Resource Centers' Accessible Business for All People  (ABAP) Project offers businesses guidance to become more accessible and reach a broader customer base.  Businesses that are designated as Accessible Business for All People will be recognized and promoted by the DRC to the disability community and beyond.

FY 27 Legislative Priorities

Restore 2.2 Million for options Counseling

Service is reduced by half from $5.05 million to $2.8 million.  The prescription advantage line item now includes funding for Options Counseling) previously funded through line item 9110-0600), a free service helping older adults, individuals with disabilties, and their caregivers learn about and navigate resources and care options.

Personal Care Attendat Program Line Item 4000-0601

The Governor is proposing a total of $100 million in cuts to the PCA program for FY27. $32 million in cuts already agreed to by the PCA Working Group (to meal prep hours and overtime availability) that are already set to be implemented July 1, 2026. And then another $68 million in additional cuts for FY27.
The Personal Care Attendant (PCA) program—part of Medicaid home- and community-based services—is designed to keep people living independently rather than in institutional care. When funding is reduced at the scale you’re describing ($100M total, including already planned $32M cuts),

The Community First Olmstead Plan is a work in progress. The six goals provide a framework for ongoing and future work focused on achieving the mandate and the spirit of the Olmstead decision: people with disabilities across the lifespan have a right to live in their communities.

Register to vote at Rock the Vote and Care Vote

The national network of ADA & IT Technical Assistance Centers, also known as DBTACs, seek comments on experiences with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Go to www.adata.org and share your experiences in access to your place of employment, or access to public services.