Ray Graham Association

Please take two minutes today to file a witness slip in SUPPORT of HJR44 to protect vital funding for disability services in our state.

Our Behavioral Health Clinic team recently trained 42 first responders from the @AddisonFPD on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Thanks to their incredible engagement and the Addison Township 708 Mental Health Board for the grant that made it happen!

As an "active, intelligent, and athletic teenager," an unexpected illness changed Joe's life. Now a senior citizen with disabilities, he relies on #Medicaid for stability and comfort. Protect American seniors! Tell Congress to vote NO: bit.ly/3I45yIr

Emily’s parents worry about “who will care for her after we pass away?” 🇺🇸 In the USA, #Medicaid is the answer. It makes Emily's life full and gives her family peace of mind. Tell Congress to protect people with I/DD and vote NO on a $1T cut: bit.ly/3I45yIr

For Gregory’s family, getting #Medicaid support felt like “winning the lottery.” It funds his day program—his social lifeline. Now, a bill proposing a $1T cut threatens his future. #MedicaidMatters to families like Gregory's. Tell Congress to vote NO: bit.ly/3I45yIr

For retired parents like Teri, Medicaid isn't just a line item—it's the safety net that prevents bankruptcy while caring for her adult daughter, Kacki. How can we protect Americans with disabilities and their families? Saving #Medicaid is the answer.

For a 25-year-old with autism like Terrence, independence means access to day programs, therapies, & medication. For his single mom, that access depends on Medicaid. Protecting #Medicaid is about protecting a young man’s future.

For the nearly 2,000 people and families we partner with, these services are a lifeline, not a line item. Please take a moment to tell Congress No #Medicaid Cuts! #ProtectMedicaid action.thearc.org/Jr1ou1i

Pres & CEO Kim Zoeller calls this piece SPOT ON! "We are people trying to live, work, and thrive, but in a country that still hasn’t figured out how to make freedom accessible." - Carlos Gamez, self-advocate member of the @USF_FCIC Advisory Committee thehill.com/opinion/health…

Big thanks to @congressmanraja! Julia's powerful story is now front & center for national policymakers. Let's join the cause, champion #Medicaid & fight for crucial #HealthcareAccess.

🎉 WIN 1 of 3 YETI coolers STUFFED with booze! Thanks to our sponsor Lou Leonardi from @Wintrust! No need to attend the Golf Classic to win! Buy tix & support people with disabilities at RGAgolf.org.

🚨 ALERT: Congress is deciding on budget cuts THIS WEEK via reconciliation. #Medicaid is at risk! Millions of Americans with disabilities rely on it for healthcare. ACT NOW to tell your reps: Protect Medicaid funding! iarf.org/policyactionce…

What she said. 👍

Happy 75th @ArcOfIllinois! In 1950, #Disability care often meant institutions or isolation. Together, our #DisabilityAdvocacy helped shape #Medicaid & #HCBS waivers, unlocking #CommunityLiving opportunities & essential supports for Illinoisans w/ I/DD 🤝❤️‍🩹💼.

@CongressmanRaja, @RepBillFoster, @RepSchneider, @RepSeanCasten, @RepUnderwood, & @RepSchakowsky, Stephanie needs #CareNotCuts. Let's stand for Illinoisans like Stephanie. #DisabilityAdvocacy raygraham.org/news/medicaid-…

How can we ensure access to freedom and opportunity for Americans like Stephanie? Medicaid is an irreplaceable part of the solution!

"Medicaid has made a significant difference in her life." - Pete & Mary Jo, Sara's parents. It's a lifeline enabling happy, engaged lives. Supporting vulnerable citizens IS an American value. Let's uphold it!

Sara turns 44 this summer, living a happy life thanks to #Medicaid. Her parents say, "Systematically cutting essential services within Medicaid... does not reflect this country's values." Medicaid is vital for Americans w/ I/DD. Read & share Sara's story: raygraham.org/news/american-…

@CongressmanRaja, @RepBillFoster, @RepSchneider, @RepSeanCasten, @RepUnderwood, & @RepSchakowsky, Kevin needs #CareNotCuts. Let's stand for Illinoisans like Kevin. #DisabilityAdvocacy

#MedicaidMatters to Kevin because it funds safe housing, support, & community after leaving an unsafe home. He fears being "out on the street, all alone" without it. Read and retweet Kevin's story: raygraham.org/news/kevins-sa…