EASE with 211 Act

This bill creates two federal grant programs to improve access to support services for people with developmental disabilities through 211 helplines. It allocates $75 million annually for grants to states and 211 providers to upgrade databases, train staff, make services accessible (including text/phone interfaces), and collect data by race and disability type. A separate $50 million program funds family-led or disabled-led organizations to provide peer navigators who help individuals and families connect to services like transition planning for education, housing, and healthcare. The bill directly affects individuals with developmental disabilities, their families, caregivers, and 211 service providers nationwide, requiring annual reports to track outcomes and identify gaps in support.