Dear John,
Lawmakers in Washington, DC are considering steep budget cuts that would devastate programs safeguarding the rights, safety, and independence of people with disabilities.
Essential funding for our nation's Protection and Advocacy (P&A) agencies is at risk. These are the frontline organizations that defend against abuse, neglect and exploitation.
If these cuts move forward, people with disabilities will face greater danger and fewer supports to live and thrive in their own communities. We cannot allow a return to the days when people with disabilities were dismissed as burdens instead of recognized as valuable members of society.
For countless individuals, P&As are the only place to turn when they face discrimination, mistreatment, or loss of services. Their work quite literally saves lives.
We need your voice today. Please contact Congress by clicking Take Action below and urge them to stop these harmful cuts. To make your message even stronger, you can personalize your letter by including the name of your state’s P&A agency, which you can find here.
Together, we can make sure people with disabilities keep the protections they deserve.
