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No One Should Go Hungry
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are now set through November, with questions still arising about long-term funding.
–If you or someone you know needs help finding meals, visit https://whyhunger.org/.
–For more information about how SNAP works, check out this overview.

Protect Medicaid for I/DD Services
The “One Big, Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) Act has been signed into law—bringing with it significant cuts to federal Medicaid funding. This is a deeply disappointing moment. Medicaid is a lifeline for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, making possible the services and supports that foster independence, inclusion, and quality of life. Thank you for raising your voice these past few weeks. Your advocacy matters. Now is the time to rest, regroup, and return ready to continue the fight for disability rights together.
—Learn more about the “One Big, Beautiful Act.”
–Connect with elected officials on how they voted.

The Impact on State Services
The passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” is expected to prompt significant changes in the New York State Legislature, as leaders work to address the impact of cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and other essential programs affecting vulnerable New Yorkers. Looking ahead to New York State’s FY27 budget, we’re planning to advocate for:

• A 2.7% Targeted Inflationary Increase (TII) to ensure funding accounts for the increased cost of living and providing services
• The Careforce Affordability Initiative to support affordable housing, childcare and healthcare for direct care staff
• Infrastructure Investments to ensure funding accounts for the increased cost of living and providing services to maintain facilities, meet state climate goals, and support innovative services
• Show your support.