Legislative Issues

Grassroots Advocacy Partnership

The Council is devoting resources to serve as a catalyst in the disability community to help re-vitalize grassroots advocacy throughout the State of Utah.

This grassroots effort will engage families, individuals with disabilities and allies to help them express their needs.   People will be trained to...(read more here)

Get involved! Become a member of the GAP!

 

Links

 

2010 Disability Policy Seminar Fact Sheets for Federal Legislation Issues

• Education
• Health Care Reform
• Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2009 (ABLE Act) S. 493/H.R. 1205)
• Employment
• Long-Term Services and Supports Provisions in Health Reform
• Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (D.D. Act)
• Modernization of Disability Terminology
• FY 2011 Budget and Appropriations

Grassroots Advocacy Partnership Updates

Code of Conduct

Basic Background Information to Understand the Federal Legislative Process

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Legislative Coalition for People with Disabilities.

 

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