What is most important to you?

I would like to pose a question to our readers. What is currently most important to you?
I am interested in seeing whether the answers are personal, regarding your own situation or aspirations, or whether it is something you believe in, or wish for, to raise the status of others.
Maybe you might say that the two are interrelated, you cannot pursue one without improving the other.
Please voice your opinion or ideas no matter what they maybe. Everyone has something of value to share... Let us hear from YOU..

Integrated Services Legislation

In NYS the Independent Living Center I work for promoted legislation to create integrated services at any and every service and venue for persons with disabilities. The point is there can be no bias toward the "typical" mode of operating by any provider, institution, or government service. This passed both the the Senate and Assembly in NY (A7277). The Governor vetoed the bill ostensibly because he stated it would be costly for taxpayers. This was despite our examples of how it would actually save taxpayers millions by providing the option for community based services vs nursing home placement, competitive employment vs. sheltered workshops, etc. There are of course many foes such as unions, nursing home associations, etc. We have met with legal sources and politicians who favor our cause and vow to continue this important, ground breaking effort in the New Year. This is much broader than the currently pending national legislation known as the Community Choice Act. Watch for future developements, read the bill, and support change of this sort throughout your own States, our country, and other countries across the globe...

Our New President

As far as I have read the incoming Administration of Obama and Biden will be favorable to the causes and rights of persons with disabilities. Their platform indicates the new President will immediately sign Restoration of the ADA act legislation that has passed both the House and Senate. They also favor the Community Choice Act which essentially promotes full integration of disabled persons in residential options, job opportunities, etc. It appears the lives of persons with disabilities are about to change for the better..
If anyone has a different take or more info. please let us know..
Thanks