Ancor Summit
Ancor Policy Summit - September 8-9
On September 8–9, Ethel Altiery, Interim BFAIR CEO and nearly 300 advocates from 42 states gathered in Washington, DC to advance disability policy.
Day 1 Highlights:
- Keynotes stressed the urgent need to protect Medicaid and ensure services for people with I/DD.
- Excellence in Public Policy Awards honored leaders making a difference.
- Advocates prepared for Hill visits with a deep dive into What’s Next for Disability Policy in the 119th Congress.
Day 2 Highlights:
Kicked off at the Rayburn House Office Building, where Congressman John Mannion shared a personal success story about his son with autism.
Our Massachusetts delegation met with:
Senator Ed Markey
Representative Lori Trahan
Representative James McGovern
Representative Richard Neal
(Plus, a virtual meeting with Senator Elizabeth Warren on 9/15!)
Advocacy focused on:
- Investing in Medicaid to protect HCBS for people with I/DD.
- Supporting the HCBS Relief Act for critical funding extensions.
- Strengthening the DSP workforce through better federal data collection.
Together, we’re raising our voices to ensure services and supports for people with disabilities remain strong for years to come.
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