820,000+ on Waiting Lists
Over 820,000 Americans are currently waiting for home and community-based services — some waiting years for help they urgently need.
Urgent Action Needed
Protect Home Care.
Protect Independence.
Millions of Americans with disabilities depend on home care services to live independently. Help us pass the Disability Independence Act and secure their futures.
50M+ Americans with Disabilities
Community Driven
Signatures Collected
540
of 5,000 goal
11% of the way to our goal
Signers from all 50 states
Nationwide support for disability rights
Growing every day
New signatures added daily
Caregivers, families & advocates
A united community speaking up
We need 4,460 more signatures to reach our goal.
Every name makes our voice louder to lawmakers.
+536 others signed
Disability in America: By the Numbers
These facts represent real people — neighbors, coworkers, family members — whose independence depends on home care services.
The Scale of the Crisis
1 in 4
Americans Has a Disability
That's over 61 million people — more than the entire population of California and Texas combined. This is not a niche issue. This is America.
- 61M+
- Americans living with a disability
- 80%
- prefer home care over institutional settings
- 4x
- more costly to institutionalize vs. home care
- 70%
- of people with disabilities want to live in their community
$100,000+ Nursing Home Cost
The average annual cost of a nursing home exceeds $100,000 — far more than home care. Protecting home care saves taxpayer money.
4.5M Home Care Workers
The home care workforce employs 4.5 million Americans. Protecting home care means protecting jobs and the economy too.
These numbers represent real lives.
Help us make policymakers listen — sign the petition today.
Why Home Care Matters
Home care isn't just a service—it's the foundation of independence, dignity, and community participation for millions.
Living at Home
Home care allows people with disabilities to remain in their communities, near family and friends, rather than being forced into institutional settings.
Economic Participation
With proper support, Americans with disabilities can work, contribute to their communities, and maintain financial independence.
Human Dignity
Home care preserves autonomy and self-determination—fundamental rights that every person deserves regardless of disability.
"Nothing About Us Without Us"
Voices That Must Be Heard
Alma's Story
Disability Rights Advocate
Crisis Alert
People with Disabilities Should Never Be Put Into Crisis
"When home care services are cut, we don't just lose assistance—we lose our ability to live independently. I've seen friends forced into nursing homes, separated from their families, stripped of their autonomy. People with disabilities should never be put into crisis. This isn't about convenience. It's about survival."
Alma has been fighting for disability rights for over a decade. Her story represents thousands who face impossible choices when care services are threatened.
Lydia Dawley
Campaign Organizer
Personal Testimony
My Independence Depends on Home Care
"Home care isn't a luxury—it's what allows me to work, to advocate, to live my life on my own terms. Without it, I wouldn't be able to do the things that make me who I am. When I lost my caregiving services, my life was suddenly put into crisis. My mom had to move in to help care for me because essential disability services failed. No family should be forced into that kind of situation. Every person with a disability deserves that chance to live independently."
Lydia is leading the charge for the Disability Independence Act, drawing from her own experiences to show lawmakers what's truly at stake.
What Happens If We Lose Home Care?
Forced Institutionalization
Without home care, many people with disabilities would be forced into nursing homes and institutions— separated from families and communities, losing their independence and autonomy.
Higher Costs
Institutional care costs far more than home-based services. Cutting home care doesn't save money— it shifts costs while devastating lives.
Lost Employment
Millions of workers with disabilities would lose the ability to maintain employment, devastating families and removing valuable contributors from the workforce.
Family Crisis
Family caregivers would face impossible choices between their jobs and caring for loved ones, often with devastating financial and health consequences.
This Is a Civil Rights Issue
The Supreme Court's Olmstead decision affirmed that people with disabilities have the right to live in the most integrated setting appropriate. Cutting home care violates this fundamental right.
The Disability Independence Act
Comprehensive legislation to protect and strengthen home care services for all Americans who need them.
In simple terms: The Disability Independence Act helps protect the services that allow people with disabilities to live safely and independently in their communities.
Protect Home Care Services
Ensure that people with disabilities continue to have access to the home health care services they rely on every day.
Support Independent Living
Help people with disabilities remain in their homes and communities instead of being forced into institutions.
Promote Stability in Disability Services
Encourage policies that make home care services more reliable and sustainable.
Include People with Disabilities in Policy
Ensure that people with disabilities and advocates are included in decisions about policies that affect their lives.
What the Bill Would Do
Protect Home Care Services
Ensure that people with disabilities continue to have access to the home health care services they rely on every day.
Support Independent Living
Help people with disabilities remain in their homes and communities instead of being forced into institutions.
Promote Stability in Disability Services
Encourage policies that make home care services more reliable and sustainable.
Include People with Disabilities in Policy Decisions
Ensure that people with disabilities and advocates are included in decisions about policies that affect their lives.
See the Full Bill Breakdown
Explore every provision of the Disability Independence Act — what it protects, who it helps, and why it matters.
Building Legislative Support
Legislative Wins
Legislators Show Support
We recently met with key legislators who recognized the urgent need to protect home health care services. These conversations are building momentum for stronger protections across Minnesota.
Community Support
Over 534 Signatures Strong
Our petition continues to grow, showing that community members, caregivers, and advocates believe change is urgent and necessary.
Raising Awareness
Spreading the Message
We are actively sharing our proposal with community members, caregivers, advocates, and policymakers to build awareness across Minnesota.
Next Steps
Continuing the Push
Our goal is to continue meeting with legislators, expanding community support, and refining the proposal so Minnesota can create stronger protections.
Every signature matters. Help us reach more legislators by adding your name to the petition.
Real Stories from the Disability Community
Marcus T.
California
"My home care aide helps me get ready for work every morning. Without her, I couldn't maintain my job as a software developer. Home care doesn't just support me—it supports my whole family."
Jennifer R.
Texas
"I've been on a waiting list for home care services for three years. Every day is a struggle. The Disability Independence Act would change everything for families like mine."
David & Maria S.
Florida
"Our son has lived independently for 15 years thanks to home care. The thought of him being forced into an institution is heartbreaking. Please support this legislation."
Keisha M.
Georgia
"I'm a home care worker and I love what I do. But the wages make it hard to support my own family. This act would help workers like me while protecting the people we serve."
Our Message to Lawmakers
To our elected representatives:
We, the undersigned, call upon Congress to pass the Disability Independence Act to protect and strengthen home care services for all Americans who need them.
Home care isn't just a service—it is a fundamental civil right. The Olmstead decision affirmed that people with disabilities have the right to live in the most integrated setting appropriate. Cutting or failing to adequately fund home care services violates this principle.
We urge you to:
- Protect existing Medicaid home care programs from cuts
- Expand access to reduce waiting lists
- Support and fairly compensate home care workers
- Ensure long-term funding stability
The disability community is watching. Our votes matter. Our voices matter. Act now.
Take Action Now
Sign the Petition
Add your name to demand Congress pass the Disability Independence Act. Every signature brings us closer to protecting home care for millions.
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