Disability Programs Hang in the Balance—Congress Holds the Key
I want to draw your attention to a critical issue affecting people with disabilities across the U.S. A widely respected coverage by Disability Scoop highlights that as of August 11, 2025, key disability-focused programs—including the University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDDs)—are facing serious funding uncertainty as Congress deliberates on appropriations .
What’s at stake:
UCEDDs, vital for training, research, and services supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, might lose funding—all while congressional decisions remain unresolved .
This funding limbo follows earlier attempts by the administration to overhaul disability-related allocations—a push that was partially halted when a key U.S. Senate panel rejected major proposed changes to IDEA and the defunding of essential programs .
Why this matters:
UCEDDs play a critical role: they're instrumental in shaping policy, fostering inclusion, educating future professionals, and supporting families. Without them, many longstanding supports could vanish.
The Senate's rejection demonstrates there is still political momentum to preserve critical disability infrastructure—but continued advocacy is essential.
If you’re involved in education, policymaking, healthcare, advocacy, or service delivery—this is a moment to amplify voices and ensure that funding for disability programs remains a top priority.
Let's act now:
Share this post to raise awareness among decision-makers.
Tag colleagues, organizations, and lawmakers to join the conversation.
Support calls for swift congressional action to secure funding for UCEDDs and related programs.
Together, we can help safeguard the programs that so many people with developmental disabilities rely on. #AWU #DisabilityRights #Inclusion #Advocacy #FundingMatters #IDEA
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Disability Programs Hang in the Balance—Congress Holds the Key
I want to draw your attention to a critical issue affecting people with disabilities across the U.S. A widely respected coverage by Disability Scoop highlights that as of August 11, 2025, key disability-focused programs—including the University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDDs)—are facing serious funding uncertainty as Congress deliberates on appropriations .
What’s at stake:
UCEDDs, vital for training, research, and services supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, might lose funding—all while congressional decisions remain unresolved .
This funding limbo follows earlier attempts by the administration to overhaul disability-related allocations—a push that was partially halted when a key U.S. Senate panel rejected major proposed changes to IDEA and the defunding of essential programs .
Why this matters:
UCEDDs play a critical role: they're instrumental in shaping policy, fostering inclusion, educating future professionals, and supporting families. Without them, many longstanding supports could vanish.
The Senate's rejection demonstrates there is still political momentum to preserve critical disability infrastructure—but continued advocacy is essential.
If you’re involved in education, policymaking, healthcare, advocacy, or service delivery—this is a moment to amplify voices and ensure that funding for disability programs remains a top priority.
Let's act now:
Share this post to raise awareness among decision-makers.
Tag colleagues, organizations, and lawmakers to join the conversation.
Support calls for swift congressional action to secure funding for UCEDDs and related programs.
Together, we can help safeguard the programs that so many people with developmental disabilities rely on. #AWU #DisabilityRights #Inclusion #Advocacy #FundingMatters #IDEA
Disability Advocacy Insights: A look at Nonprofits. #disability #advocacy #AWU https://www.disabledperson.com/blog/posts/disability-advocacy-insights-nonprofits-leading-the-way
Disability Advocacy Insights: A look at Nonprofits. #disability #advocacy #AWU https://www.disabledperson.com/blog/posts/disability-advocacy-insights-nonprofits-leading-the-way
Are there remote positions in Human Services/Social Work at an associate’s level? I have 2 assoc degrees & a few tech certs; currently pursuing my bachelor’s. Looking for part-time as I’m continuing my education and homeschooling.
@Sleet Gnome, My wife is a social worker, I hear a few things about this sector.. There are many jobs open with your profile, although I think it implies a more elaborate search on your side than other types of jobs
You can do: Assistant and intake specialist for social workers and various support roles in educational, healthcare companies, Charity Foundations, Crisis Hotlines, Senior citizens, Felons help-oriented companies, and legal firms. For social work assistance, it may be harder to find than other jobs since typically, job boards with social work offers are for clinical or licensed social workers so I would first google companies that hire social workers and human service support in the mentioned niches.. Obviously, you also have Government Social Services with an easier,m more concentrated offer.
You can also get some help from the national social workers Association https://www.socialworkers.org/
Any part time jobs in Bellevue Nashville Tennessee, to give reasonable accommodations under the ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act for a deafblind person? PTASL ( Pro Tactile American Sign Language ) Is the most effective way to communicate with me.
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How can we start to more effectively engage our frontline workers?
Donde trabajaría
what kind of engagement are you referring to? in conversations?
What skills do I need to get hired as a CASE MANAGEMENT?
Here is something called the Case Manager's Creed that lists lots of attributes we use. I don't remember where I got this but is so true! To be a case manager, one must be courteous, diplomatic, caring, shrewd, persuasive, assertive, creative, supportive, understanding, responsible, slow to anger, adaptable, a Sherlock Holmes, a motivator, up-to-date, good looking, have a good memory, acute business judgment, emotional stability and the embodiment of virtue, but with a good working knowledge of sin and evil in all its forms.
A case manager must understand insurance, electricity, chemistry, physiology, mechanics, architecture, physics, bookkeeping, banking, merchandising, selling, shipping, contracting, claims adjusting law, medicine, real estate, horse trading and human nature. A case manager must be a coordinator, clinician, coach, therapist, educator, consumer advocate and administrator.
A case manager must be a mind reader, a hypnotist and an athlete, must be acquainted with machinery of all types and materials of all kinds and must know the current price of everything from a shoestring to a skyscraper, an aspirin to an amputation. They must know all, see all, and tell nothing and be everywhere at the same time.
They must satisfy the claims manager, the claims examiners, the home office claims department, the underwriting department, the supervisors, the solicitor, the insured, the claimant and the state industrial commission.
Jobcase advocacy runs deep
You may have seen my interviews, op-eds, and advocacy for workers. You may also have seen how we have raised funds and hired new leadership. If you wonder how our values transcend - look no further than this great op-ed by our great CFO @Beth Clymer. We are so proud to have her partnership/leadership and so excited about how we keep attracting amazingly talented people that are dedicated to working to advocate for, and empower YOU!
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With our economy the way it is you need to present both sides of the scale equally education is important and experience is also important. Take a look at your resume are you equally representing your work experience as well às your education.