Small Voices, BIG Impact: Little Lobbyists Takes on Harrisburg!
Cole's mom writes about the electric mood at the Harrisburg, PA, stop on the "Sick of It! Fix Health Care Now" bus tour.
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.
Keep Health Care in Mind When You Vote (by Jodi Aleshire)
Now, you may be saying "if it costs so much, just suck it up and get health insurance. It's not the government's fault that you don't -" yeah, I’m gonna need you to stop.
My Son is in Hospice and his Healthcare Matters (by Tonya Prifogle)
As Colton became more ill, he needed more pain medication to remain comfortable. The prescription was written, but when we tried to fill it the medication was denied.
“If there is anything you need, please let us know” (by Kate Green)
In her first two years, Lorelei had more scary medical diagnoses, needed additional surgeries, hospital stays, and therapies.
A Book that Shaped Me: Best Friends on Wheels by Debra Shirley (by Ben Smith, 5th Grade)
Best Friend on Wheels showed me that people underestimate kids with disabilities all the time, not just my sister, and that I had to speak up for my sister so that people would realize what she is capable of.
What Does Medicaid Mean to You? (by Mark Morrison)
These stories that we have taken to Congressional offices can’t be boiled down to a representative few. Each and every child and family is different with different diagnoses and experiences.
Anonymity (by Mark Morrison)
For 6 years, since my son’s birth in 2010, I was able to post pictures of my children to just my friends; to celebrate, to enjoy, and to brag about how wonderful they are, just like a lot of other parents do on social media.