Episode 131

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13th Jun 2025

Medicaid Cuts & the Disability Community: The Fight Against the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”

🎧 Show Notes – Special Ed Rising; Purge 47 Edition

Host: Mark Ingrassia

Welcome to Special Ed Rising: Purge 47 Edition, where we take off the gloves and shine a light on the policies, politics, and people shaping the future of disability rights.

In today’s episode, Mark exposes the high-stakes crisis quietly unfolding in Congress — the passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” in the U.S. House of Representatives, a dangerous piece of legislation that could gut Medicaid and leave millions of people with disabilities without the services they depend on.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

🔍 A breakdown of the bill and what it really means for the disability community

💰 The truth behind Medicaid funding and the devastating $698 billion in proposed cuts

⚠️ Why work requirements and frequent eligibility checks are harmful and discriminatory

💔 Who gets hurt most — and why this isn’t just a political issue, but a human one

📢 What you can do right now to stop this bill in its tracks

Mark makes it clear: this is not just about dollars. It’s about lives, dignity, and survival. But the bill isn't law yet — and there's still time to act.

Take Action:

📞 Call your senators

📲 Share your story

📣 Use your voice and your platforms

🎙 Have a story or want to be featured?

Reach out to Mark Ingrassia on Instagram, Facebook @special ed rising or email: specialedrising@gmail.com — let's amplify the voices that matter most.

Because when policies threaten our community, silence is complicity.

Together, we Resist the Purge.

💥 Subscribe. Share. Take action. Because this isn’t just politics — it’s personal.

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Special Ed Rising; No Parent Left Behind
A Podcast for Parents, Caregivers and Professionals
This former Special Ed classroom teacher is on his own with a microphone, to share some of the magic he's learned in his 36+ years in the field.
Stories, strategies, and a true grasp for what life can be like for parents and caregivers of Disabled children are waiting here!
Witnessing, first hand, your challenges in the home has invigorated my desire to share what I know and to be a cheerleader for your lives and the lives of your child using mindfulness as a fulcrum to success.
You are not alone and your life matters. Join me as we let go and grow together!
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