Rolling Stone Exclusive: ‘Unfathomable’: Seth Rogen Torches Lawmakers Threatening Cuts to Medicaid
The actor and his wife speak out about the consequences of cuts By Tessa Stuart Read the full article here
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Historic Medicaid Cuts Are on the Table This Week. Here’s What People with Disabilities Need to Know.
Last night, staff of the House Energy and Commerce Committee released their draft budget plan that outlines how they will cut Medicaid—and it’s moving fast. The Committee will debate it […]
History Repeats? Faced with Medicaid Cuts, States Reduced Support for Older Adults and Disabled People
A recent analysis by the Geiger Gibson Program highlights a concerning trend: when faced with Medicaid cuts, states have historically reduced support for older adults and people with disabilities. These […]
Parents & Students with Disabilities Can Continue their Fight for Safe & Reliable Transportation
WASHINGTON, DC – For countless families in the District of Columbia, the daily trip to school is fraught with anxiety due to unsafe and unreliable transportation services for students with […]
Empowering Through Technology: Major Initiative to Boost Digital Skills for Disabled Communities
The Arc and AT&T launch $850,000 collaboration to boost technology skills through accessible digital skills training Imagine not being able to apply for jobs, access healthcare, or connect with loved […]
DC’s OSSE Sued for Failure to Provide Safe and Reliable School Transportation, Denying Disabled Students Access to Education
Class Action Seeks to Remedy Systemic Failure and Violations of Federal and State Law March 7, 2024 – Parents and guardians of children with disabilities living in the District of […]
Why Black Disabled History Matters
The following blog post was originally published on the World Institute on Disability’s website and is reposted here with permission. View the original blog here. By Dikko Yusuf Black disabled history […]
“He Isn’t Worth Helping” – Devastating Stories of Medical Ableism
Our health care system is failing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) – and costing them their lives. Their shared experiences are eye-opening and egregious, including doctors outright refusing […]
New Bipartisan Bill Would Advance Economic Security for Disabled Americans
Washington, DC – The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program was designed to combat poverty among people with disabilities, but the program’s outdated rules do just the opposite—forcing people to live […]
For Lauren, Increasing the SSI Asset Limit Makes Her Dreams More Achievable
Lauren has a bright future. She graduated from her Indiana high school at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, but she didn’t let that stop her from advancing her education. […]