As L’Arche GWDC, we are committed to sharing the gifts of people with intellectual disabilities and working together toward a more human society. Our mission requires that we, as a community, actively and urgently support the rights of people with intellectual disabilities to live full lives, receive affordable and quality care, and widely share their unique gifts and talents.
Core members lead advocacy efforts, modeling how to build and grow communities where disabled people are leaders and decision-makers, and can meaningfully participate.
Together, we advocate for state and federal laws that support the rights of people with disabilities.
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Medicaid Cuts: An In-Depth Look
An in-depth look at how Medicaid Cuts would impact L’Arche GWDC and disability services in the U.S. Alice Felker, Director of Human Services & Advocacy
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Advocacy Action Alert!
We are deeply concerned by cuts to Medicaid that are included in the legislation that passed the House Energy & Commerce committee this week. While the proposed cuts do not explicitly target disability services, there are substantial cuts proposed that will impact State Medicaid budgets and lead to even more red-tape and administrative work to confirm eligibility for services every 6 months.
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Advocacy Update: A Letter From GWDC Executive Leaders
As L’Arche Greater Washington, D.C., we are committed to sharing the gifts of people with intellectual disabilities and working together toward a more human society. Our mission requires that we, as a community, actively and urgently support the rights of people with intellectual disabilities to live full lives, receive affordable and quality care, and widely share their unique gifts and talents.
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DSP Recognition Week: What is it and why does it matter?
Our way of life would not be possible without our assistants! This is why, in part, we work so hard alongside partners like you to pay our assistants the meaningful wages and benefits they deserve.
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Becoming a Core Member
When L’Arche welcomes a new core member, we anticipate that they will live in L’Arche for the rest of their life. For that reason, residential openings in L’Arche homes are rare.
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Mutually beneficial volunteering: individuals, groups, and gatherings at your place or ours
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At L’Arche GWDC, we work hard every day to create community and offer a place of belonging and growth to a diversity of Assistants, friends, and volunteers.
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