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Region The Washington Post R K Wednesday, November 4, 1998 C7 [2 Image] [Image caption for both images together] Protest on Wheels: Hundreds of demonstrators in wheelchairs tried to block entrances to the Department of Health and Human Services yesterday, objecting to what they say is a policy that favors putting the disabled in nursing homes and other institutions. Above, a federal officer removes one protester. Below, an officer tries to hold back two others. - ADAPT (1153)
[Headline] 'Campaign for Real Choice' expands [Subheading] ADAPT gets parties' commitment on 'institutional bias' The Medicaid Community Attendant Services Act, which ADAPT. has been pushing in Congress, was on the back burner during the group's blitz of the nation's capitol Nov. 1-5. ADAPT's "Campaign for Real Choice" is about "more than just passing MiCASA," says national organizer Mike Auberger. The day before national elections, ADAPT took over both Democratic and Republican head-quarters demanding parties develop a plank noting the current institution-al bias in Medicaid and adopting "home and community-based services as a first priority in long-term care funding" and enforcing the ADA mandate that services be provided in the "most integrated setting" (see "HCFA, DOJ and the ADA," September/October). Both parties have agreed to meet with ADAPT; a letter from the Democratic National Committee promises the group will "work to develop, promote, and pass legislation in the 106th Congress that will allow people with disabilities, regardless of age, or diagnosis . . . to choose and control where and how long-term services and supports are delivered." Activists surrounded the U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services building on Independence Ave. on Day 2; four hours later, officials had agreed to meet with ADAPT by January 3 to develop a transition plan for state compliance with the ADA's "most integrated setting" mandate. MiCASA is scheduled for re-introduction in early 1999. ADAPT is urging activists to visit or write congressional representatives urging them to "sign onto the new bill." For more information, contact ADAPT at 512/442-0252. --J. B. - ADAPT (1154)
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS DEAR ABBY [Image of Abby] ABIGAIL VAN BUREN Dear Abby: You printed a letter recently from a woman who didn't understand why people would not want to go to a nursing home when they get old. You responded that "many are hesitant to give up their independence and familiar surroundings" Or to "surrender control of their lives," and noted that assisted-liv-ing facilities offer a more attractive alternative. A bill before Congress offers senior citizens and people with disabilities the choice to maintain their independence while remaining in their own homes or live in a group-care facility. [Subheading] Giving seniors a choice This bill is the Medicaid Community Attendant Services Act (HB 2020). The bipartisan bill is known as MiCASA (Spanish for "my house"). Anyone eligible for a nursing facility or intermediate-care facility services for the mentally retarded would be allowed to stay in their own home and receive attendant care to assist them in their home or workplace or in recreational or religious activities. Call or write your representatives in Congress and urge them to support this bill. — Gail B. Kear, Executive Director, Life-Cil/Center for Independent Living, Bloomington, Ill. Dear Gail: The vast majority of the mail I received in response to the letter from "Living It Up to the End" contained horror stories about the conditions seniors face when they enter nursing homes. Of course, there are exceptions, but the MiCASA bill appears to be the answer to countless prayers. Dear Abby: As an advocate for nursing home residents, I'm aware of cases throughout the country of abuse and neglect in nursing homes, as well as violations of residents' basic rights. While some very good facilities provide excellent care, many nursing homes violate the law daily. "Living It Up" should spend time visiting local nursing homes. I'm sure many are neither "clean" nor "pleasant." --Arizona Advocate Dear Advocate: Nursing home conditions will not improve until families make it their business to stay in close touch with residents, visiting frequently and at various hours, and taking their relatives out as often as possible to pre-vent their becoming isolated. Send letters to Dear Abby, P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles 90096. For a Personal reply, enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope. - ADAPT (1155)
[title] THE DAY OF MASA 'TWAS THE DAY OF MiCASA, THROUGHOUT ALL THE LAND; ALL THE FOLKS WERE AMAZED WITH THE MILESTONE AT HAND. YOU SEE IT'S BEEN YEARS BUT FINALLY AT LAST; WITH BLOOD, SWEAT AND TEARS MICASA'S BEEN PASSED! THOSE WHO FOUGHT ONWARD 'GAINST CORPORATE FOE; KNEW TIME WOULD TELL AND THE WORLD THEY WOULD SHOW. NOW OUR MICASA COULD WORK WELL FOR ALL; FOR PEOPLE DISABLED, FOR YOUNG AND FOR SMALL. FOR MENTALLY RETARDED THE ELDER AS WELL; NOT A PERSON WILL SUFFER A SENTENCE IN HELL! IT SURE WASN'T EASY ASK ANYONE THERE; THOSE WHO BLOCKED DOORWAYS OR CRAWLED UP THE STAIRS. WHO RAN ELEVATORS, AND PROVIDED OUR CARE; WE DID IT TOGETHER, THE VICTORY WE'D SHARE. FOLLOWING OUR LEADERS WITH DUCT TAPE ON ARMS THE "CRIP COALITION!" MOVED STEADILY ON. "THE LEADERS OF COLOR AND LEADERS OF DAY; KEPT NEWBORN ADAPTERS FROM GOING ASTRAY. AS COMRADS WERE WE ALL CUFFED TOGETHER, IN WIND, RAIN AND SNOW AND ALL TYPES OF WEATHER. THROUGH GAUNTLETS OF COPS WE STORMED ON OUR WAY; THROUGH BUILDINGS AND OFFICES STALKING OUR PREY. WE STEADFASTLY CHALLENGED THE POWERS THAT BE AND FINALLY SHOWED THEM WE WANT TO BE FREE! WE KEPT ON CONFRONTING ALL THOSE WHO WOULD DARE STOP OUR IN-HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED CARE. ELECTED OFFICIALS AND EACH CEO WERE AFRAID TO ADMIT WHAT ALL OF US KNOW. MICASA MEANS THAT IN A PLACE OF OUR OWN; OUR HEALTH AND OUR FUTURE ARE SAFER AT HOME. FREEDOMS ABOUND WHERE WE WANT TO LIVE THE WORLD CAN ACCEPT WHAT WE HAVE TO GIVE. THE CHOICES ARE REAL, NOT HANDED OUT WITH ACTIONS OF DIFFERENCE AND COMMENTS OF DOUBT. WE'LL LIVE WITH THE RIGHT OF FREEDOM OF CHOICE; AND CHOOSE WHAT WE WANT WITH A DIGNIFIED VOICE. FOR THOSE WHO CAN'T TALK REAL CHOICE IS STILL MADE; THOSE WHO CAN'T WALK STILL JOIN THE PARADE. TOGETHER WE'LL. MARCH, OUR RIGHTS WE'LL PURSUE FOR UBERTY, LIFE AND HAPPINESS, TOO! WE'LL FIGHT FOR OUR FREEDOM, OUR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS; FOR BROTHERS AND SISTERS THE FIGHT NEVER ENDS. AND IF WE FIGHT ON, THE POWERS THAT BE, STONE WALLS WILL CRUMBLE. WE'LL FINALLY BE FREE! YES, SOMEDAY IT WILL HAPPEN, FOR NOW, JUST A POEM, SO FIGHT FOR MICASA, MICASA, "MY HOME" CHICO, APRIL 4, 1998 - ADAPT (1156)
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Newsfronts Washington watch [image] [image caption] Members of the disability rights group ADAPT call for change at the Democratic National Headquarters in November. [text begins] Both political parties agreed to develop position papers on the issue of what ADAPT calls "institutional bias in long term care" and to allow members of ADAPT to address platform committees, and possibly party delegates, at upcoming presidential conventions. By the end of this month, ADAPT representatives also plan to meet with HHS Secretary Donna Shalala to urge a study of how to fix the "institutional bias," says Stephanie Thomas, a national organizer for ADAPT. By Bridget Demouy - ADAPT (1158)
World & Nation Democrat and Chronicle, Rochester, N.Y., Tuesday, November 3, 1998 3A [Headline] Disabled Protest [Image] [Image caption] Members of ADAPT, a group for disabled people, demonstrate in Washington, D.C., yesterday for legislation that would allow more Medicaid funds to be spent on home care. The Associated Press - ADAPT (1159)
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Wisconsin State Journal Nov 3, 1998 A Nation/1 [Headline] Disabled show support for changes in Medicaid By Curt Anderson Associated Press WASHINGTON Dozens of people in wheelchairs blocked entrances to Democratic and Republican Party headquarters Monday to show support for Medicaid changes they said would allow many of them to remain out of pursing homes. The peaceful protests, staged by Americans Disabled for Attendant programs Today, or ADAPT, were meant to build support for legislation expected to be introduced next year in Congress to allow more disabled Medicaid recipients to receive care at home or at some community-based setting. "The only option that exists for many people is the nursing home," said Michael Auberger of Denver, co-founder of ADAPT. "What we want to do is create a choice." The group chose Monday for the protest because it is the day before the midterm congressional elections. They carried handmade signs with slogans such as "I Don't Want to Live in Handicaptivity" and "Nursing Homes Kill." [Image] [Image caption] Members of ADAPT, a national disability group, parade in their wheelchairs through the streets of Washington, D.C., Monday to demonstrate against the funneling of Medicaid funds to nursing homes rather than to programs involving home care for the disabled. Associated Press The protesters blocked party entrances for much of Monday afternoon, forcing cancellation of an election-related news conference by Republican National Committee Chairman Jim Nicholson. Police kept an eye on the group but made no arrests. More than three-quarters of long-term Medicaid money goes to care for people in institutions, with only about 20 percent in alternative community settings, according to ADAPT. Some states have obtained waivers to provide alternative care, but ADAPT wants a new national policy. - ADAPT (1163)
[Headline] Activists for the disabled stage protests [Subheading] In wheelchairs, they blocked off party headquarters to show their support for proposed Medicaid changes By Curt Anderson Associated Press Washington--Dozens of people in wheelchairs blocked entrances to Democratic and republican Party headquarters yesterday to show support for Medicaid changes that they said would allow many of them to remain out of nursing homes. The peaceful protests, staged by Americans for Attendant Programs Today, or ADAPT, were meant to build suuport for legislation expected to be introduced next year in Congress to allow more disabled Medicaid recipients to receive care at home or at some community based setting. "The only option that exists for many people is the nursing home," Michael Auberger of Denver, cofounder of ADAPT. "What we want to do is create a choice." The group chose yesterday for the protests because it is the day before the midterm congressional elections. The protests blocked party entrances for much of the afternoon, forcing cancellation of an election-related news conference by Republican National Committee Chairman Jim Nicholson. Police kept an eye on the group but made no arrests. More than three-quarters of long-term Medicaid money goes to care for people in institutions, with only about 20 percent in alternative community settings, ADAPT says. Some states have obtained waivers to provide alternative care, but ADAPT wants a new national policy. 11/3/98 Philadelphia INQ - ADAPT (1164)
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