How will persons with disabilities benefit from ARRA?
The economic stimulus package contains substantial assistance for people with disabilities. Following is a list of key disability specific programs offered under ARRA: • Health Care: Wisconsin will soon receive its first payment of additional Medicaid funding under ARRA. The $163 million the State of Wisconsin is slated to receive will be used to help pay the cost of health care for the poor (including persons with disabilities). Additional payments will come throughout 2009 and into next year. • Special Education: Milwaukee Public Schools will receive $30 million for Special Education Programs to improve educational opportunities for disabled children. In addition, to elementary and postsecondary education, funding is included for early intervention and pre-school programs. • Social Security: A one time payment of $250 will be provided to people who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI). • Independent Living: $140 million is available to Centers for Independent Living to assist p
