Part of the Minnesota delegation (Laurie, Marsha, and Pat) waiting outside Senator Klobuchar's office.

Fueled by Advocacy – CELA 2011

Shane was denied power assist wheels for his manual wheelchair in Minnesota. Five different consumers cannot gain appropriate funding for their standers from private insurance in New York.  Elizabeth’s power wheelchair was down coded to less expensive wheelchair due to Medicare’s “in the [..}


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New Grant Programs from ADRC and CMS

In support of the proclamation by President Obama on the "Year of Community Living" HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced June 22, 2009, a funding opportunity that will support and expand efforts of the ADRC's across the country. "The Aging and Disability Resource Center Grant Program, (ADRC) [..}