02/19/2026
In January, we were honored to host a Legislative Roundtable focused on the vital role Medicaid plays in the lives of the people we support and the Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) who serve them every day.
During the roundtable, DSPs, family members, and individuals we support shared firsthand experiences about what Medicaid funding truly means — not just as a program, but as access to independence, stability, employment, community inclusion, and dignity.
Medicaid is more than a line item in a budget. It is the foundation that allows people with disabilities to live meaningful, self-directed lives and empowers the workforce that supports them.
We are grateful to our legislative partners for listening, engaging in thoughtful conversation, and recognizing the critical importance of protecting and strengthening Medicaid services in our communities.
When voices are heard, policy becomes personal.
PA State Rep. Michael Stender PA State Rep. JoAnne Stehr PA State Rep. Jamie Flick PA State Rep. Stephanie Borowicz PA State Rep. David Rowe Senator Lynda Culver Pennsylvania Advocacy and Resources for Autism and Intellectual Disability