Phoenix Residence Advocate Articles

Phoenix Makes an Impact at the Capitol

Advocates from Across Minnesota Raising Voices for Disability Services

Let Our Legislators Know Impact of Payment Withholds!

Serious payment disruptions are affecting the disability community. Contact your state legislators today to share about the impact!

Help Preserve I/DD Services Today!

Disability services are on the chopping block at the state and federal levels. Help us change that!

Election Day is Right Around the Corner

Here's all you need to know about voting in the upcoming election!

Get Out to Vote!

We have all the important voting information you need to know!

An Update from the Capitol

Read the latest about what's been happening legislatively and how you can help!

Phoenix Advocates in Washington D.C.

Read more about our President's trip to the country's Capitol!

Tell Congress to Support the SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act NOW!

Please tell members of Congress to support this bipartisan bill!

Phoenix President Honored with National Award

This prestigious award honors those who insist on more inclusive services for people with I/DD. Read on to learn all about it!

Help Secure Funding for Our ICF Homes!

Please reach out to the legislators of our ICF homes to rally for their support of SF 756/ HF 568!

Act Now on Latest Action Alerts!

The first Action Alerts of the year are now out! Please help us advocate for the disability community!

Congress Recognizes Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week

Our direct care staff are finally receiving the recognition they deserve!

ANCOR Shares Recent Updates on Reconciliation Bill

Read on to learn the latest updates on this bill and TAKE ACTION!

One Last Push for HHS Omnibus Bill!

Help us out one last time to push for the need for long-term funding for disability waiver services!

URGENT ACTION ALERT – YOUR HELP NEEDED!

The Minnesota House is set to vote on the Human Service Omnibus Bill, but DSPs are NOT included. Please help us change that!

Take Legislative Action TODAY!

Help Us with These Legislative Action Alerts from ANCOR & ARRM

CMS Suspends Enforcement of COVID-19 Vaccination Rule

ANCOR reports on updated details of vaccine mandate.

Action Alert: We Need to Share About Workforce Shortage!

ARRM's new campaign highlights their #AbouttoBreak Campaign. Read on to learn how you can help us advocate for disability services!

U.S. House Passes Build Back Better Act

Significant victory for us today, but now the Senate needs to act!

AAPD Releases Statement after Infrastructure Act Passes

Learn more about what the passage of this means for people with disabilities.

OSHA and CMS Publish COVID-19 Vaccine Rules

ANCOR released more information about the vaccine mandate.

Update on the Build Back Better Act

This bill would make a significant impact on the disability field, but what's latest with it? Read on to learn more!

Final Push for Congress to Support Build Back Better Act

Please help us push this legislation past the finish line!

Tomorrow is Election Day! Don't Forget to Vote!

We have all the resources you're looking for about voting!

Service Rate Changes Effective January 1

It's been a long time coming, but we are included in this!

Congress Holds Hearing on the Americans With Disabilities Act

Learn more about the effect the ADA has had on people with disabilities and where there is room for improvement.

ACTION ALERT from ANCOR

Tell Congress: If Not Now, When? It’s Time to Support HCBS Funding!

The Arc Holds Storytelling Vigil for Support of Legislative Act

The Arc organized this 24-hour vigil to reiterate the need for support of home and community-based services.

Action Alert: Tell Congress to Increase HCBS Funding TODAY!

Reach out to your legislators today to ensure we receive the funding we need to meet the needs of our community!

ANCOR & ARRM Urge Support for Disability Community

Both our trade associations recently submitted letters to Congress in support of the disability community.

ACT NOW - Reach Out to Your Legislators on New Bill!

We need your help promoting the Better Care Better Jobs Act today!

Update from Minnesota State Legislature

We are in crunch time at the legislature! Find out where we are at with the state budget -- including the Health & Human Services Budget!

Legislative Update from ANCOR

ANCOR sent a letter to Congress urging them to pass top priorities for disability providers.

ACTION ALERT: Please reach out to your legislators today!

Please help us advocate for a better Medicaid system to support individuals with disabilities!

2021 Legislative Sessions Ends

With the session over, where do our legislative priorities land? Read on to learn more!

One Last Advocacy Push

Please help us by reaching out to your legislator one last time before the session ends to remind them to support disability waiver services!

Your Advocacy is Needed Today!

Please reach out to your legislators to make sure we get included in the final HHS Omnibus Bill!

Disability Providers Receive Relief with COVID-19 Relief Package

We finally received some relief on the federal level! Read more about it here.

Phoenix Rallies for Support at Virtual Day at the Capitol

Advocates joined together to rally for support of disability services.

Your Advocacy Needed on COVID-19 Bill!

Please take a minute today to ask Congress to include funding for disability services as it negotiates its first COVID-19 package of the new Congress!

Disability Community Not Included in COVID-19 Relief Package

An update from Congress regarding the latest COVID-19 Relief Package and the Money Follows the Person program.

Urgent Action Needed: Please Reach Out to Your Legislator about COVID-19 Bill!

Congress is actively negotiating on a new coronavirus relief package, which could pass in the next few weeks. We need your helping in making sure DSPs are included in this bill!

Minnesota Legislative Races Confirmed

The election results are in! Here's who represents our Phoenix homes.

Get Out And Vote Tomorrow!

Tomorrow is Election Day 2020. Learn about all the ways you can still vote.

Legislative Update from ANCOR

Read about the latest update ANCOR sent about a potential shutdown and the Money Follows the Person Program.

ANCOR Issues Statement on the Passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

The Justice was a champion for disability services and women's rights.

DHS Allows Day Programs to Continue Re-Opening

There still are some requirements, but updated guidance will allow for a bit more flexibility on how many people they can bring back for services.

ACT NOW: Please Reach Out to Your Legislator on Final COVID-19 Package

Please take a minute today to ask Congress to include funding for disability services as it negotiates its final COVID-19 package.

ACT NOW: Senate Still Needs to Support Disability Community

Your advocacy is needed! Please tell Congress to include the disability community in COVID-19 Relief Bill!

Minnesota Legislators Pass Bill to Support Disability Community

A bill passed last week that will benefit the disability community includes changes to background checks, sexual violence training, and delivery of services and supports.