I was proud of the response from the amputee community to the
detrimental medicare proposals. Not only did we obtain the necessary
100,000 signatures in 17 days, I later learned that ours is the only
disability-oriented petition to reach the signature minimum. We are
anxiously awaiting our response from the White House but I have been
warned that it could take up to six weeks. I have to admit that I worry that by the time a response is issued,
the medicare committee may have already come to a decision.
The
petition, the letter writing campaign and the #NotALuxury movement all
worked to rally the community, but the work is not done. Dave and I recorded
another episode of Amp'd to provide step-by-step instructions about how
to continue to press this issue. The community must continue to press
this issue, and right now the most advantageous routes are through the
media and through our elected congressional officials.
I took advantage
of my proximity to Washington DC and requested appointments with my
legislators. I am definitely going outside of my comfort zone, but I believe so passionately in this issue that I am willing to try. I'm nervous but excited
about this advocacy opportunity.
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About Me
- Peggy
- I am a below knee amputee. More importantly, I am also Mommy to two boys, a very active 10 year old (Robby) and an mischievous toddler (Timmy). I have learned that being a parent with a disability can create some unusual and sometimes humorous situations. This blogger is available for hire! Let's talk and learn how a blog can expand your business.
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