With all federal agencies operating under a short-term funding bill until November 17, Congress is focused on crafting the remaining FY 2024 appropriations bills that will determine how much funding each government program will receive next year. This includes funding for programs that are vital to people living with paralysis, including the National Paralysis Resource Center (NPRC). For FY 2024, the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation requests Congress to maintain NPRC funding at current levels of at least $10.7 million.
What can you do? Act now to protect the NPRC! Your voice matters.
Despite its tremendous success and proven results, as part of this year's budget negotiation process, the House majority have proposed a bill that will dramatically cut the funding for the National Paralysis Resource Center (NPRC) by $5 million, nearly 50%, for FY 2024. This proposal also includes cuts to biomedical research and other important health programs that support people with disabilities. We must band together to ensure that Congress restores and protects all future funding!
The NPRC is a free, comprehensive, national source of informational support for people living with paralysis and their caregivers. Since its founding in 2002, the NPRC has helped hundreds of thousands of people access information, receive direct mentoring and support. The NPRC also directs funds to nonprofit organizations working in communities across the country through the Quality of Life grants program, helping all individuals impacted by paralysis live more independent lives. It is the only program of its kind in the country.
The cuts proposed in the House would severely impact the ability of the NPRC to provide the essential services, information , and support to those living with paralysis, their families, and caregivers. This is simply unacceptable. It's imperative we let Congress know they can't ignore the voices of the paralysis community, and we will not stand idly by as life-changing programs like the NPRC are dismantled from the federal budget.
Now is the time to take action and contact your House Member to urge them to vote NO on any funding bill that will eviscerate this life saving resource. Let your legislators know how important the NPRC is to the paralysis community and ensure that funding of no less than $10.7 million is maintained for the next fiscal year.
Your voice matters. Act now to protect the NPRC!
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