While many services will continue, Congress’ failure to fund the government could have big implications for people with disabilities who depend on a wide array of federal programs. Democrats and ...
Dozens of people with disabilities protested outside the presidential palace on Tuesday against new government legislation on disability benefits.They held placards reading: ‘No To Our Exclusion From ...
The social model of disability frames disability as something that is created by society, rather than only by medical conditions or physical differences. The model acknowledges that people have ...
Under Senate Bill 43, a new law that recently took effect in San Diego County, law enforcement officers and medical professionals can detain a person with a diagnosed mental illness or substance use ...
A generous inheritance can, paradoxically, leave a vulnerable loved one worse off. The solution is a Special Needs Trust — ...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A lawsuit challenging Section 504, a federal law that recognizes the civil rights of individuals with disabilities, is gaining national attention. The lawsuit, filed in September, ...
When people talk about diversity and inclusion, they often forget one of the most underrepresented groups in the workforce: individuals with intellectual disabilities. People living with severe autism ...
Disability can blindside you at any age. A 22-year-old barista with long Covid, a 40-year-old warehouse worker with a wrecked back, a 68-year-old cancer survivor who can’t keep up full-time hours ...
People with disabilities can face barriers that affect their standard of healthcare. Improving the healthcare experience for those with disabilities can help remove these barriers. For people with ...
As federal officials begin to outline more stringent Medicaid eligibility rules, worries are running high about what the changes will mean for people with disabilities. Congress approved sweeping ...
In her work and activism, Emily Sara is on a leading edge of artists calling disability a powerful generative force.