[Nfbf-l] {Disarmed} Fwd: Washington Wire -- February 5, 2015

[Carlos Montas]

Good afternoon for your information. 

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> Date: February 5, 2015 at 3:11:29 PM EST
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> February 5, 2015
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> CURRENT NEWS AND UPDATES
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> President Obama Releases Fiscal Year 2016 Budget
> On Monday, President Obama released his fiscal year (FY) 2016 budget. Among some of the notable increases, the administration is seeking a total of $70.7 billion in discretionary spending for the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), an increase of $3.6 billion; an increase of  $56.7 million in funding for the Vocational Rehabilitation state grant program; and an increase of $115 million for early intervention and pre-school services for children with disabilities.
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> The budget also includes funding for proposals meant to increase access to Home and Community Based Services (HCBS), including increased funding for the Money Follows the Person demonstration, a proposal to give states the option to expand eligibility for the Community First Choice and 1915(i) home and community-based state plan options. Learn more from Education Week. Or, read on from Reuters.
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> U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Releases New Report on Housing Needs
> On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), released a new report, “Worst Case Housing Needs: 2015 Report to Congress.” The report shows that over 7 million households across the nation, including those households with children, seniors and people with disabilities, spend more than half of their monthly income on housing.
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> STATE CHECK-UP
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> Maryland Transit Authority Sued by Thousands of Riders with Disabilities
> This week, a class-action lawsuit was filed against the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) on behalf of thousands of riders with disabilities. The lawsuit claims that the MTA’s federally mandated paratransit service is unreliable and inaccessible. Learn more about the lawsuit and its implications for people with disabilities in Maryland from The Baltimore Sun.
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> ON THE HORIZON
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> Federal Transit Administration Request for Comments on ADA Transportation Guides
> The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is currently developing a series of guides to help transportation providers understand Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations. The publications will include information on rules for transportation facilities, paratransit services, buses and trains and transportation complaints. The FTA is asking the public for comments on topics the guides should cover and other feedback. The comment deadline has been extended to February 11, 2015. For more information, visit FTA.gov.
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> Social Security Ticket to Work Program to Hold Webinar
> On February 25, 2015 from 3-4:30 pm EST, the Social Security Ticket to Work program will hold a webinar on Financial Independence for People with Disabilities. The webinar will discuss how the Ticket to Work program works and will educate participants on saving money, understanding tax benefits and budgeting. Register for the webinar, or call 1-866-968-7842 or 866-833-2967(TTY) with any questions.
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> Social Security Administration Announces Federal Funding Opportunity 
> This week, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a grant opportunity for state and local government agencies, nonprofit organizations, colleges and universities and small businesses. The grant will fund Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) projects that provide information, counseling and support about work incentives programs, including the Ticket to Work program, to people who receive Social Security disability and Supplemental Security Income benefits. The deadline for applying is March 30, 2015. Learn more about this funding opportunity by visiting SSA.
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> Disability Policy Seminar Registration Now Open 
> Register now for the 2015 Disability Policy Seminar in Washington, D.C., April 13th-15th, to take advantage of early registration and hotel rates. This Seminar, hosted by The Arc, United Cerebral Palsy (UCP), Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD), American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD), National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD), and Self-Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE), is a great opportunity this year to cultivate new champions on Capitol Hill and advance the grassroots movement for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
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> This unique platform will offer you the opportunity to come together with other advocates, individuals with I/DD, experts and professionals in the field and learn about the issues. On the third day of the event, you can take the valuable information covered during the Seminar to Capitol Hill for Hill Visits. Register now for the best rates and availability at the Renaissance Washington, D.C. Downtown Hotel. Early bird registration and discounted pricing ends March 13th!
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> For more information on the Washington Wire, please contact Connie Garner at CGarner at ucp.org.
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