Policy and Advocacy
Our Priorities
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Medicaid Expansion
Increase access to Medicaid for those who have limited access to healthcare and cover more individuals. Reform the process of obtaining Medicaid forms by reducing complicated applications that are inaccessible to non-English speaking families.
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Addressing the IEPs Gaps
Work with school districts to that Latinx students with disabilities receive equitable special education services, with a focus on language-accessible IEP meetings and materials.
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Workforce Development and Disability Employment
Advocate for state funding for vocational rehabilitation and workforce development programs that specifically address the needs of Latinos with disabilities, offering culturally and linguistically competent job training. Continue the fight to end subminimum wage.
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Criminal Justice Reform and Disability
Collaborate with the Georgia legislature and law enforcement agencies to reform practices that disproportionately impact Latino individuals with disabilities, advocating for training that focuses on de-escalating situations involving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Fight for the rights of those with disabilities held in detention centers.
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Affordable, Accessible Housing and Transportation
Advocate that affordable housing units in Georgia are accessible to people with disabilities and available to Latino immigrants. Advocate for policies that set aside housing for families who need accessibility modifications.
Work with Marta for more accessible public transportation, particularly in areas with high Latino populations, ensuring that buses, paratransit, and other services meet ADA standards and are available in Spanish.
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Improving Access to Healthcare Services
Advocate for the expansion of telehealth services that cater to people with disabilities, especially in rural areas with a high Latino population.
Push for increased funding for mental health programs that focus on the Latino community, many of whom may face trauma from immigration, family separation, and cultural isolation, all while managing disabilities.
Increasing access to early intervention services