Allies for Independence is a unique national advocacy organization dedicated to the implementation of a strong, vital, and accessible long-term services and supports system. We invite you to join us in our effort to ensure access to reliable options that address the longer term service and support needs of citizens across our nation.
January 16, 2024 - Op-ed in RealClear Health from Connie Garner, Executive Director for Allies for Independence, on the proposed mental health parity regulation.
The current global COVID-19 pandemic has upended the way the world works. As we move to a post–COVID world, the pandemic has cast a light on the gaps within the current American healthcare system. COVID-19 affects individuals with disabilities, those who are aging, and those with chronic illness at a rate far greater than healthy individuals with no pre-existing conditions. Allies for Independence and its Member groups want to make sure that, going forward, we understand how the lives of these populations and their families have been altered due to the pandemic, and how we can advocate for policies that close those gaps. We appreciate your responses, as they will guide us in advocating for long term services and supports individuals need going forward. Click here to complete the survey.
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Allies for Independence is piloting a new initiative called "A Day in My Life." By sharing your stories, your voices will echo loudly throughout the country on the important issue of long-term services and supports.
Over the years, Allies for Independence has been able to collect thousands of stories from people across the country.
50 States, 50 Stories represents stories related to long-term services and supports that affect both the young and the elderly, their family members, and caregivers.
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By sharing your stories, your voices will echo loudly throughout the country on the important issue of long-term care. Click here to share YOUR story!
DIRECT SERVICE PROVIDERS
Direct-care workers provide paid hands-on long-term care and personal assistance received by Americans who are elderly or living with disabilities or other chronic conditions.
LONG -TERM SERVICES & SUPPORTS
Long-term Services and Supports (LTSS) help people complete tasks and live full lives day-to-day.
SELF DIRECTION
Self direction allows individuals or their caregivers to make their own decisions when it comes to the services and supports they may need.
CAREGIVING
Caregivers offer support that allows people stay at home and in their communities for as long as possible.