DISABILITY BELONGS for DISABILITY BELONGS
No amount is shown when the filer reports less than $5,000 for the period, which the form does not ask them to state.
Versions of this report
Every filing the register holds for this firm, client and period, oldest first. The most recent one is the version LegiList counts.
| Filing | Filed | Amount | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Quarter - Report | Apr 18, 2024 | — | Replaced |
| 1st Quarter - Amendment (this page) | Sep 18, 2024 | — | Yes |
What was lobbied
4 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties CIV
H.R.1263 - Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act People with disabilities in certain settings, sheltered workshops, are paid a subminimum wage due to the 14c certificates in the Fair Labor and Standards Act of 1938
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROSTOM DADIAN | — |
| ARIEL SIMMS | — |
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
S.2767 - SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act The asset limits for people with disabilities have not changed for decades, and those who receive SSI can not save money to be financially responsible. People with disabilities on SSI can not marry because their SSI would be reduced a single SSI recipient can only have $2,000 in assets and a couple who are both on SSI would be limited to $3,000 in total.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROSTOM DADIAN | — |
| ARIEL SIMMS | — |
Government Issues GOV
S.3748 - Accessible Voting Act of 2024 Although voting accessibility has come a long way, barriers still exist for people with disabilities. The act would create an office of accessible voting to help guide and create more space and training for all involved.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROSTOM DADIAN | — |
| ARIEL SIMMS | — |
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV COM
S.2494 - Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act of 2023 The CVTA fills accessibility gaps for people with disabilities in terms of video conference technology, streaming and video services, and emergency response services to be more accessible for people with disabilities. This would help them interact, engage, and join their communities.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROSTOM DADIAN | — |
| ARIEL SIMMS | — |
Shown as published by the Senate Office of Public Records and the House Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. The official filing is the record; open it for the full form.