Immigration and Naturalization

The 112th Congress should:

·        Ensure that non-citizens with any type of disability have a fair opportunity to enter and reside legally in the United States and to become citizens, without unnecessary or discriminatory restrictions;

·        Ensure that our constituents who are legal residents have access to essential supports and services, such as SSI, food stamps, and Medicaid;

·        Ensure that individuals with disabilities who are facing deportation are provided with legal representation and due process protections and that they are not unnecessarily detained and segregated in immigration facilities; and

·        Pursue appropriate waivers of immigration law to allow for the active recruitment of qualified immigrants in order to bolster the direct support and professional work force.