We discussed about how the CDC has announced the numbers of Autism Cases in America. We also touched up on Updates to Medicaid.

We discussed The SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act has officially been reintroduced in Congress! For the first time in nearly 40 years, this bipartisan bill would raise the outdated asset limits for SSI, allowing disabled people and older adults to save for the future without risking their benefits.

It would:

1) Raise savings limits from $2,000 to $10,000

2) Raise savings limit with inflation moving forward.

3)End the marriage penalty

We also discussed the late NY State Budget as well as Ability 4 Us working to become a 501c3 Nonprofit.

We talked advocacy concerns with the administration and the possible cuts to Medicaid, SSI, SSD, SSDI.

We talked about diverse equity and inclusion that includes the staffing crisis.

Special Guests: Bridget Cariello

We discussed discussed three topics of 2024 Elections, We discussed the 501c3, we also discussed statewide funding.

Tonight Victor and I discussed the topics around unfair DSP wages and how he loves special olympics. We also asked each questions about certain topics. We finished off with a prayer.

Tonight Joshua Stuart, Tyler Havlicek, Victor Colon and Dean Weber have talked about how New York's delays in funding is bad for Non Profits and other Disability Services. We also discussed how people shouldn’t judge us or deny themselves as a person with disabilities.

Tonight Victor and I discussed the dsp wages and so much more that needed to be talked about.