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Thanks in part to your efforts, the "ADA (Americans with Disabilities) Amendments Act of 2008" has passed in both the House and Senate! This bill seeks to restore some of the protections afforded disabled individuals that have been eroded by recent Supreme Court rulings.
Of specific interest to CCFA and our constituents, the ADA Amendments Act makes it easier for people with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis to be covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act. It expands the definition of a disability to include a new category of "major bodily functions." (Read the full text of this bill.)
Let's build on this victory to push the IBD Research Enhancement Act forward! Take action now -- please thank your legislator for their support, and ask them to cosponsor the IBD Research Enhancement Act.
CCFA's mission is to cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases.
9/12/2008
The ANA is asking for support to get this bill passed. See the following The enactment of full mental health parity is almost within reach! Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-MT) and Ranking Member Charles Grassley (R-IA) announced their intention to push forward a bipartisan tax package that includes the historic agreement on mental health parity. The new legislation, agreed to by the Senate's Democratic and Republican leadership, is expected to be considered on the Senate floor as early as TOMORROW!
It is essential that the Senate pass this package containing the parity language before Congress adjourns for the year this September.
ANA NEEDS YOUR HELP! Take action TODAY by calling your elected officials toll-free in support of Mental Health Parity!
Here's How:
1. Simply call the toll-free number 1-866-PARITY4 (1-866-727-4894) to call your US Senators. (The Parity Hotline reaches the Capitol switchboard, which can then connect callers to their members of Congress.)
Thanks in part to your efforts, the "ADA (Americans with Disabilities) Amendments Act of 2008" has passed in both the House and Senate! This bill seeks to restore some of the protections afforded disabled individuals that have been eroded by recent Supreme Court rulings.
