G-FAN

Gateways Family Advocacy Network

Hi All:

I'm forwarding you this message from The Arc that tells you how to let congress know that you support the SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act. This act would raise SSI asset limits from $2,000 to $10,000 for individuals and from $3,000 to $20,000 for married couples.

If you support the SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act, please follow this link. It only takes a couple minutes.

Thank you for your advocacy,

Will

A Big Moment for SSI This Week!

On Tuesday, September 12, the SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act was introduced by Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Representatives Brian Higgins (D-NY) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA).

This bill makes long-overdue reforms to the SSI program that would empower millions of people with disabilities to earn and save more money for their futures.

Eighteen-year-old Emily Demko from Ohio spoke at a press event and shared:

"I can only work a total of 28 hours a week...I want to be able to save money in my own bank account...I want to be able to do all the same things that every adult does, even though I have Down syndrome...I want to live a full life, make money, save money, and be independent without losing Social Security."

Click Here to support updates to SSI!

For people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.

Contact Will Walker at wwalker@gatewayscs.org

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