{"id":44089,"date":"2022-09-27T19:41:56","date_gmt":"2022-09-27T23:41:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationalcenter.org\/?page_id=44089"},"modified":"2024-04-15T22:12:44","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T02:12:44","slug":"able-americans","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nationalcenter.org\/programs\/able-americans\/","title":{"rendered":"Able Americans"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;16px&#8221;][rev_slider_vc alias=&#8221;able-americans&#8221;][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; 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target=\"_self\" >Mark Mostert: Across the Disability Community, Everyone Can Agree on More Than You Think<\/a><\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-1-col\"  data-pid=\"46542\"><div class='pt-cv-ifield'><div class=\"pt-cv-specialp\"><span class=\"terms\"> <a href='https:\/\/nationalcenter.org\/ncppr\/tag\/able-americans\/' title='Able Americans' class='pt-cv-tax-able-americans'>Able Americans<\/a>, <a href='https:\/\/nationalcenter.org\/ncppr\/tag\/commentary\/' title='Commentary' class='pt-cv-tax-commentary'>Commentary<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/nationalcenter.org\/ncppr\/2024\/02\/21\/mark-mostert-prioritize-resources-for-veterans-not-for-illegal-aliens\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-default cvplbd\" target=\"_self\" ><img width=\"800\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/nationalcenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/veteran-wheelchair-flag-1000x525.jpg\" class=\"pt-cv-thumbnail img-none\" alt=\"veteran wheelchair flag\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a>\n<h2 class=\"pt-cv-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nationalcenter.org\/ncppr\/2024\/02\/21\/mark-mostert-prioritize-resources-for-veterans-not-for-illegal-aliens\/\" class=\"_self cvplbd\" target=\"_self\" >Mark Mostert: Prioritize Resources for Veterans, Not for Illegal Aliens<\/a><\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-1-col\"  data-pid=\"46526\"><div class='pt-cv-ifield'><div class=\"pt-cv-specialp\"><span class=\"terms\"> <a href='https:\/\/nationalcenter.org\/ncppr\/tag\/able-americans\/' title='Able Americans' class='pt-cv-tax-able-americans'>Able Americans<\/a>, <a href='https:\/\/nationalcenter.org\/ncppr\/tag\/commentary\/' title='Commentary' class='pt-cv-tax-commentary'>Commentary<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/nationalcenter.org\/ncppr\/2024\/02\/15\/mark-mostert-the-woke-faa-has-an-inclusion-problem-but-its-not-what-you-think\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-default cvplbd\" target=\"_self\" ><img width=\"800\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/nationalcenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/airplane-pilot-disability-downs-syndrome-1000x525.jpg\" class=\"pt-cv-thumbnail img-none\" alt=\"Pilot with down syndrome saluting in hangar.\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a>\n<h2 class=\"pt-cv-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nationalcenter.org\/ncppr\/2024\/02\/15\/mark-mostert-the-woke-faa-has-an-inclusion-problem-but-its-not-what-you-think\/\" class=\"_self cvplbd\" target=\"_self\" >Mark Mostert: The Woke FAA Has an Inclusion Problem \u2013 But It\u2019s Not What You Think<\/a><\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-1-col\"  data-pid=\"46407\"><div class='pt-cv-ifield'><div class=\"pt-cv-specialp\"><span class=\"terms\"> <a href='https:\/\/nationalcenter.org\/ncppr\/tag\/able-americans\/' title='Able Americans' class='pt-cv-tax-able-americans'>Able 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Disabilities<\/a><\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 col-sm-12 col-xs-12 pt-cv-content-item pt-cv-1-col\"  data-pid=\"46331\"><div class='pt-cv-ifield'><div class=\"pt-cv-specialp\"><span class=\"terms\"> <a href='https:\/\/nationalcenter.org\/ncppr\/tag\/able-americans\/' title='Able Americans' class='pt-cv-tax-able-americans'>Able Americans<\/a>, <a href='https:\/\/nationalcenter.org\/ncppr\/tag\/commentary\/' title='Commentary' class='pt-cv-tax-commentary'>Commentary<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/nationalcenter.org\/ncppr\/2023\/12\/04\/mark-mostert-people-with-disabilities-thrive-when-free-of-stifling-bureaucracy\/\" class=\"_self pt-cv-href-thumbnail pt-cv-thumb-default cvplbd\" target=\"_self\" ><img width=\"800\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/nationalcenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/wheelchair-disability-free-1000x525.jpg\" class=\"pt-cv-thumbnail img-none\" alt=\"wheelchair disability free\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a>\n<h2 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center;\"><strong>Breaking Barriers,\u00a0Building Solutions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In 2022, the National Center for Public Policy Research launched Able Americans to support Americans living with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities \u2014 including wounded warriors and those with mental health or substance abuse issues, and their families.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-46001\" src=\"https:\/\/nationalcenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/people-with-disabilities-300x255.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nationalcenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/people-with-disabilities-300x255.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nationalcenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/people-with-disabilities-768x652.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nationalcenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/people-with-disabilities-700x594.jpg 700w, https:\/\/nationalcenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/people-with-disabilities.jpg 951w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>While there are many organizations advocating for more government spending and bureaucracy, there are none advocating for solutions that harness the free market, emphasize individual freedom and choice, and remove barriers to progress.<\/p>\n<p>Able Americans believe the principles of free markets, individual liberty, and personal responsibility provide the greatest hope for meeting the challenges facing America in the 21st century \u2014 no matter an individual\u2019s level of ability.<\/p>\n<p>Able Americans works to advance innovations to existing policies concerning individuals with disabilities. We also advocate for new policies\/programs that focus on free market solutions \u2014 with a goal to lower costs overall and create better individual outcomes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Extensive Study of Existing Programs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To ensure disabled Americans have an equal opportunity to live their best possible lives and to drive solutions that remove bureaucratic barriers to access healthcare, housing, jobs, education, and transportation, Able Americans is undertaking an extensive review of existing federal and state programs. This comprehensive study evaluates government policies, agencies, and regulations that impact people with disabilities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Educate and Promote<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sponsor an aggressive media campaign to inform legislators, policy makers, advocates, stakeholders and the American public about the numerous ways government programs are hurting the very citizens they are meant to help.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Unite A Diverse Coalition<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Develop and lead a diverse coalition dedicated to identifying and highlighting approaches, solutions, and proposed public policy and legislative reforms at the state and federal levels.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Advance Key Issues<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Medicaid Policy Reform \/ Portability and Asset Limitation Changes<br \/>\n\u2022 Money follows the person<br \/>\n\u2022 Employment<br \/>\n\u2022 Accessible Healthcare and House<br \/>\n\u2022 Equal Opportunity Education<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLf4wzJaPlbAPUQwi0p0C99Ph2coCpR1WU[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><div class=\"qode-advanced-tab-container\" id=\"tab-leadership-525\" data-icon-pack=\"\" data-icon-html=\"\">[vc_row_inner row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1194&#8243; img_size=&#8221;224&#215;313&#8243; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; qode_hover_animation=&#8221;zoom_in&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/nationalcenter.org\/ncppr\/staff\/david-a-ridenour\/&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;16px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #022059;\">David A. Ridenour<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;8px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h6>PRESIDENT, NATIONAL CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH<\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;8px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;46657&#8243; img_size=&#8221;224&#215;313&#8243; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; qode_hover_animation=&#8221;zoom_in&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/nationalcenter.org\/ncppr\/staff\/rachel-barkley\/&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;16px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #022059;\">Rachel K. 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