DC Week of Action (and Joy)
Little Lobbyists' intern Grace Heuer writes about taking the fight to Capitol Hill...and rethinking what advocacy can look like.
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Sharing the Journey with Jeneva: Samantha McGovern COVID-19 Thoughts
Josephine was a micro-preemie, born at exactly 24 weeks gestation, 1 lb., 12 oz., and 12 inches long. She was the size of six pieces of butter. As a result of her early birth Josephine had poor lung development.
Sharing the Journey with Jeneva: Liz Randolph on When a Feeding Tube Is Forever (And That’s OK)
The psychosocial needs of young adults are not being met in either setting, pediatrics or adult care, currently. Our healthcare system is in desperate need of help.
Sharing the Journey with Jeneva: Laura Robeson on Medicaid Expansion
Danny loves meeting people and seeing his friends at the grocery store, library, and swimming pool. Danny truly connects with people and builds community.
I Wish I Were a Battery (by Jeneva Burroughs Stone)
I do wish I could recharge by being plugged in. That would be so much easier than plowing through all the hanging fronds and threads of suggestions about self-care.
Any of Us Could Be a Refugee (by Jeneva Burroughs Stone)
My own son is 22; on 9/11, Robert was only 4 years old, a Buzz Lightyear fan enrolled in preschool. Our family lives in Bethesda, Maryland, and we were face to face with fear that day:
Affordable Healthcare is the Bedrock of American Self-Reliance (By Jeneva Stone)
I wanted more: The ability to live how I wanted to live. The freedom to do what was best for my family.
The Power of Medicaid (by Jeneva and Robert Stone)
Unlike private insurance, Medicaid is designed for people with disabilities: It provides all 30 boxes of medical supplies Rob needs every month. His specialty medications are covered. His therapies are covered.