It’s ironic that @davidaxelrod chose Independence Day to write an op-Ed about why protecting the choices that his family has made is more important than independence for people with disabilities. Also he is just flat wrong about what is in the #BetterCareBetterJobsAct 1/5
https://twitter.com/nytopinion/status/1411663825330442245
It is unfortunate that families like the Axelrods use their power and influence to get in the way of what we actually need, to create choice for people with disabilities, a robust #HCBS system. Creating a system that serves everyone is not the same thing as one size fits all. 2/5
With 1 million people on wait lists for Medicaid HCBS this sort of twisting of truths to defend institutional care is dangerous. I’ve been to where his daughter lives, it’s where families are asked to fundraise tens of thousands of dollars for the spot on the “leafy campus” 3/5
A luxury most don’t have. It’s also a place that may serve those with medical needs, but if there’s a a behavioral need or any other high support need you’re SOL. I know families that have pulled their loved ones due to horrible treatment. Well funded HCBS can work for anyone 4/5
Imagine if @davidaxelrod and the other parents fighting so hard for their “choice” would join with the rest of us to fight for #Medicaid #HCBS funding to support everyone, and livable wages for direct care workers. Until then, at least get your facts right because #CareCantWait
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