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CURE SMA
Organization · IL
Hires government relations
What they lobby on
Access to assistive technology devices and durable medical equipment, including power wheelchairs and wheelchair options such as seat elevators and standing systems, Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act of 2023 (H.R. 1691), assistive technology state grants
Accessible transportation for people with SMA and other disabilities, including accessible air travel, mass transit, and trains. Air Carrier Access Amendments Act (S. 545, H.R. 1267), Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (H.R. 3935), FAA Reauthorization Act (S. 1939), Prioritizing Accountability and Accessibility for Aviation Consumers Act (S. 400, H.R. 1445), Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin Act (S. 1765), Airport Accessibility Act, Air Carrier Access Act (P.L. 92-313), MOBILE Act (S. 1459, H.R. 3082), Disability Access to Transportation Act (H.R. 3845, S. 1813), Airport Universal Changing Station bill, ADA Standards for Transportation Facilities, Transportation-HUD Appropriations bill
Accessible, affordable housing for people with disabilities, Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities, Housing Choice Program, rental subsidy policies, Transportation-HUD Appropriations Bill
Disability employment tax incentives, Disability Employment Incentive Act, ABLE Act (113-295), Supplemental Security Income Savings Penalty Elimination Act (H.R. 5408, S. 2767), Supplemental Security Income (asset limit), SSI rental liability determination
Individuals with Disabilities Act (P.L. 101-336), nondiscrimination for people with disabilities, healthcare access, Supplemental Security Income Program, SSI In-Kind Support and Maintenance, SSI asset limit, disability marriage fairness, Marriage Equality for Disabled Adults Act, Supplemental Security Income Savings Penalty Elimination Act (H.R. 5408, S. 2767), SSI Restoration Act (H.R.3824), emergency disaster preparedness for people with SMA and other disabilities (REAADI for Disasters: S. 1049/ H.R. 2371; Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act; Disaster Relief Medicaid Act (S. 3120, H.R. 6029)