[CT-NFB] Fwd: Urgent: Federal Cuts Threaten Disability Programs RESCHEDULED – Join Us Wednesday, May 14, 10-11:15 AM via Zoom

Thu May 8 18:01:40 UTC 2025

Hello All,
Urgent  "Call to Action" ZOOM  Meeting Rescheduled!

---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Michele DuBois <michele at ctsilc.org>
Date: Thu, May 8, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Subject: RE: Urgent: Federal Cuts Threaten Disability Programs RESCHEDULED
– Join Us Wednesday, May 14, 10-11:15 AM via Zoom
To: Info <Info at ctsilc.org>
Cc: Michele DuBois <michele at ctsilc.org>

Dear Disability Community, Friends, and Allies:

As many of you are aware, there was such an overwhelming response to our
invite with so many people trying to join the Zoom meeting today that we
actually broke Zoom! 😊
We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.  We have a
solution!

Thank you for your patience. For those who couldn't make it today, you now
have an additional opportunity to attend. The new meeting is on *Wednesday,
May 14, 2025, 10-11:15 AM*.
We hope to see everyone there!

REMEMBER!
Together we WILL have an impact!

See the updated flyer attached and new Zoom link below and please share.

Join US! Zoom - CALL TO ACTION!
*https://uconn-edu.zoom.us/j/92368385162?pwd=UnpJv4dCkaOIKu1J6U5zufIm0fUhva.1*
<https://uconn-edu.zoom.us/j/92368385162?pwd=UnpJv4dCkaOIKu1J6U5zufIm0fUhva.1>
Meeting ID: 923 6838 5162
Passcode: 6222
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One tap mobile
+16469313860,,92368385162#,,,,*6222# US
+19292056099,,92368385162#,,,,*6222# US (New York)
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Call-In Number: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 923 6838 5162
Passcode: 6222

Thanks,
*Michele DuBois*
*Office Administrator / Data Coordinator*

CT State Independent Living Council
Phone: 860-984-6692
151 New Park Avenue, c/o NCAAA #75
Hartford, CT 06106
Web: *www.ctsilc.org* <https://ctsilc.org/>
Email: *michele at ctsilc.org* <michele at ctsilc.org>

*Promoting Independence in the Community for People with **Disabilities*

_____________________________________________
*From:* Info
*Sent:* Thursday, May 1, 2025 10:06 AM
*Subject:* Urgent: Federal Cuts Threaten Disability Programs – Join Us
Wednesday, May 7, 10-11 AM via Zoom

<< File: 2025.05.07 Disability Call - Flyer.pdf >>
Dear Disability Community, Friends, and Allies:

The Federal Budget Reconciliation process is underway in Congress. At this
time, the budget is expected to include massive cuts to disability programs
including:

   - Medicaid (HUSKY health care, services for people with disabilities and
   older adults, mental health, personal assistance services)
   - SNAP (Food Stamps) and TANF Cash Assistance
   - TITLE V - HealthCare for Children with Special HealthCare Needs
   - Independent Living Services
   - SAMHSA Mental Health Programs
   - Social Services Block Grant including mental health, case management,
   transitional living services
   - Council on Developmental Disabilities
   - UCEDD/LEND program
   - Disability Rights Connecticut
   - Parent Training and Information Centers (CPAC)

All of these programs support the health and well-being of persons with
disabilities, vulnerable children and their families, older adults and
their family and kinship caregivers.
A coalition of disability organizations, providers and individuals with
disabilities and family members is hosting a *one-hour call* at *10 AM on
Wednesday, May 7* to discuss the impact of all these cuts.

Invited attendees include our Congressional delegation and Senators, State
elected officials, representatives, and senators as well as state agency
officials.

In addition to an overview of the impact of these cuts on our various
services, stories from some providers and recipients of services will be
shared. This is intended to be an informational session to present the
potential impact of these cuts and begin to mobilize as a large disability
coalition to address these issues.

*CALL TO ACTION!*
*WE* *NEED* *YOU* *TO* *JOIN* *US!*

   1. *Join* *Zoom* *CALL* *TO* *ACTION!*

*https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84151778338*
<https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84151778338>
*Meeting ID: 841 5177 8338 *

   2. *Invite* *and* *bring* *colleagues,* *family* *members,* *friends,*
   *co-**workers, **neighbors.*
   3. *Share* *this* *invitation* *far* *and* *wide!*

*We need a large representation among ALL our disability groups.*

*Together we WILL have an impact!*

Thank you,
*Michele DuBois*
*Office Administrator / Data Coordinator*

CT State Independent Living Council
Phone: 860-984-6692
151 New Park Avenue, c/o NCAAA #75
Hartford, CT 06106
Web: *www.ctsilc.org* <https://ctsilc.org/>

*Promoting Independence in the Community for People with **Disabilities*
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