Advocacy Remains Crucial While a new federal law (the One Big Beautiful Bill Act) includes steep cuts to Medicaid, it is important for you to know that none of Jubilee’s services are in immediate jeopardy. Adults with disabilities continue to rely on Jubilee for the high-quality support that helps them live independently. Much remains uncertain at this point, but we… Read More »
Jubilee honored Maryland General Assembly Delegate Emily Shetty (District 18) and our Champions of Inclusion at a recent reception that celebrated those who help make our work possible. “We’re grateful to all our partners and supporters, and enjoyed this opportunity to celebrate their contributions to Jubilee,” said Executive Director Steve Keener. “Delegate Shetty helped lead the fight to preserve state… Read More »
Federal funding for disability services is under threat. On Thursday, May 22 the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed a bill that includes the biggest cut to Medicaid ever. The bill now goes to the Senate for a vote. We need nationwide advocacy to stop these cuts. Please ask your family and friends in every state to contact their Senators today… Read More »
Your Advocacy Helped Save Disability Services Thanks to your strong and sustained advocacy, the Maryland General Assembly passed a budget this April that avoids most of the devastating cuts that would have put the people Jubilee supports at risk. While the new Maryland budget will reduce Jubilee’s income from the state, we are confident that we will continue to provide high-quality… Read More »
State Budget Cuts Hurt Marylanders with Disabilities Your advocacy to stop Maryland’s budget cuts to disability services is making an impact! Please keep the pressure on. Tell your state legislators to stop budget cuts that hurt vulnerable Marylanders. If you’ve already reached out, now is the time to reach out again. If you haven’t yet contacted your elected officials, please… Read More »
Tell Your Maryland Representatives to Act Now to Save Our DD Services Drastic budget cuts to disability services in Maryland will harm people with disabilities who rely on Jubilee. Your action now is critical to save disability services in Maryland. Tell your state Senator and Delegates they must act now to stop budget cuts to developmental disability services. Without their… Read More »
Maryland Equity Coalition for People with Disabilities Convenes with 35 Member Groups A coalition of 35 organizations committed to helping all Marylanders access disability services is now working together for the first time. The coalition will provide education and information to help people successfully navigate language and cultural barriers that impede access to disability services. The Maryland Equity Coalition for… Read More »
Jubilee Advocated for Increased Protection for Renters with Disabilities To better protect people who rent apartments and homes in the county, the Montgomery County Council recently passed the Tenant Protection and Notification Act. Jubilee advocated for this legislation, which will positively impact the 114 people Jubilee supports who are their own leaseholders in apartments and homes throughout the county. “Clear… Read More »
Thanks to the support of our Maryland elected officials and strong advocacy from the disability community, we made important gains during this year’s state legislative session. Highlights include: We are grateful for the leadership of District 18 (where Jubilee’s office is located)—Senator Jeff Waldstreicher and Delegates Jared Solomon, Emily Shetty, and Aaron Kaufman—along with other members of the Montgomery County… Read More »
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