1. March/April Issue of the Washington Insider Newsletter Published →

    Cover of March/April Issue of Washington Insider NewsletterNational Disability Institute’s Washington Insider is a monthly newsletter highlighting key federal policy news related to key NDI priority areas. The Washington Insider will track legislative and policy initiatives in the areas of taxation, asset building, and economic development that specifically impact people with disabilities and are gaining momentum in Washington.

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  2. NATIONAL DISABILITY INSTITUTE JOINS DISABILITY ORGANIZATIONS ON CAPITOL HILL TO BRIEF CONGRESS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF THE ABLE ACT

    ABLE Act will help the 1 in 3 individuals with disabilities living in poverty and their families take important steps toward economic self-sufficiency and independence

    (Washington, D.C. – Feb. 16, 2012) – National Disability Institute joined Congressional leaders and other national disability organizations on Capitol Hill today to advocate for the passage of the Achieve a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act, legislation long championed by National Disability Institute as a key to providing a pathway to a better economic future for persons with disabilities and their families.

    National Disability Institute as well as Autism Speaks, The ARC and the National Down Syndrome Society joined original bill sponsors Rep. Ander Crenshaw (R-FL) and Sen. Robert Casey, Jr. (D-PA) on a panel of experts to outline the impact the ABLE Act’s tax-free savings accounts will have for millions of Americans with disabilities and their families. Also included on the panel were staff members from the Joint Economic Committee and the offices of Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA).

    The ABLE Act, re-introduced by Rep. Crenshaw and Sen. Casey in November 2011, is designed to encourage and assist individuals with disabilities and their families to set funds aside in a tax-advantaged savings account that allows the funds to be withdrawn to cover costs of health care, housing, transportation, the purchase of technology and lifelong education. The funds will supplement but not replace benefits provided through Medicaid, Social Security and private insurance, allowing families with sons or daughters with significant disabilities a means to provide for extra costs associated with every day activities and community participation.

    “This legislation is the most critical since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to promote the independence and productivity of individuals with disabilities and their families.” said Michael Morris, National Disability Institute’s Executive Director.

    As the first national disability organization committed exclusively to championing economic empowerment, National Disability Institute supports the passage of the ABLE Act and continues to promote public policy changes that encourage work, saving and asset development for people with disabilities that reduce dependence on public benefits. The ABLE Act was introduced originally in 2009 the 111th Congress and had more than 200 cosponsors in the House and 20 in the Senate. Time ran out before Congress moved the legislation forward.

    National Disability Institute will continue to join with organizations and individuals in the disability community to educate Congress about the importance of this vital public policy change.

  3. January Issue of Washington Insider Published

    Cover of January 2012 Washington InsiderThe National Disability Institute’s Washington Insider is a monthly newsletter highlighting key federal policy news related to key NDI priority areas. The Washington Insider will track legislative and policy initiatives in the areas of taxation, asset building, and economic development that specifically impact people with disabilities and are gaining momentum in Washington.

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  4. New Issue of Washington Insider Published

    Cover of September 2011 Washington InsiderThe National Disability Institute’s Washington Insider is a monthly newsletter highlighting key federal policy news related to key NDI priority areas. The Washington Insider will track legislative and policy initiatives in the areas of taxation, asset building, and economic development that specifically impact people with disabilities and are gaining momentum in Washington.

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  5. New Issue of NDI’s Washington Insider Published

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    The National Disability Institute’s Washington Insider is a monthly newsletter highlighting key federal policy news related to key NDI priority areas. The Washington Insider will track legislative and policy initiatives in the areas of taxation, asset building, and economic development that specifically impact people with disabilities and are gaining momentum in Washington.

    Check out this month’s issue or sign up nowto recieve the Washington Insider via email each month.

  6. Keep up with National Disability Institute on Capitol Hill - June/July Issue of Washington Insider Published

     In this issue: 

    1. NDI Testifies at Public Hearing of National Commission on Fiscal Reform and Responsibility (READ MORE)

    2. Advocates Rally to Urge House Passage of ABLE Act prior to August Recess (READ MORE)

    3. Senate Champions Support Significant Funding Increase to VITA Program in FY2011 (READ MORE)

    4. ETA-commissioned Study Reveals Progress in Securing Employment Opportunities for Citizens with Disabilities (READ MORE)

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    The National Disability Institute’s Washington Insider is a monthly newsletter highlighting key federal policy news related to key NDI priority areas. The Washington Insider will track legislative and policy initiatives in the areas of taxation, asset building, and economic development that specifically impact people with disabilities and are gaining momentum in Washington.

    Sign up now to recieve the Washington Insider via email each month.

  7. College Students with Intellectual Disabilities Get Job Training on Capitol Hill →

    Check out this great article from Politico - young adults with intellectual disabilities get job experience on Capitol Hill through a pilot program created by MS Rep. Gregg Harper, House Administration Committee Republicans and Mason LIFE, a post-secondary program at George Mason University for adults with intellectual disabilities.