do to know about this legislation?
April 2, 2008 [recipient address was inserted here] Dear [recipient name was inserted here], I urge you to support the Promoting Wellness for Individuals with Disabilities Act (S.1050). This piece of legislation has been introduced in the U.S. Senate by Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA). There is so much focus on health care and health insurance in this country, but prevention is an area often neglected. As Americans continue to age in place, the provision of accessible healthcare equipment grows in importance. People should not be confined to their homes, based upon a lack of durable medical equipment. People with disabilities are an active part of the community, going to work, church, their grandchildren's baseball games, musical concerts, etc., with the assistance of portable oxygen tanks, wheelchairs, and walkers. We have made great strides in making public facilities accessible. Lets continue that work with making healthcare equipment accessible. Sponsor S. 1050. Sincerely,
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