COVID-19 has shaken our world, leaving thousands struggling with anxiety and stress. On a smaller scale, I know what those emotions feel like. Growing up with a disability, I encountered […]
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How Does COVID-19 Relate to Child Development?
Victory for People with Disabilities: Recovery Rebate Checks Automatically On The Way
Thanks to the advocacy of people with disabilities and their families and friends, the Treasury Department announced today that it would automatically issue Recovery Rebate payments to people with disabilities […]
Call To Action
Congress continues to deliberate continued aid towards the COVID-19 pandemic, talks have been underway regarding a stimulus 4 aid package. Through the National Council and their members, we are requesting […]
Alabama Withdraws Discriminatory Ventilator Rationing Policy and Issues Directive About Non-Discrimination in Accessing Life-Saving Treatment
WASHINGTON – Today, in response to a complaint filed with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) by the Alabama Disability Advocacy Program (ADAP) […]
Electronic Claims Are Encouraged: Paper Claims Cannot Be Scanned At This Time
Due to Governor Whitmer Executive Order “Stay Home, Stay Safe” directive (Executive Order 2020-21 (COVID-19)) the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has suspended the ability to scan […]
Large Coalition of National Disability and Health Advocacy Organizations Endorse Guidance on Preventing Disability Discrimination in COVID-19 Treatment Rationing
Today, the Center for Public Representation, The Arc of the United States, Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, Autistic Self Advocacy Network, Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund, and Professor […]
IMMEDIATE LEGISLATIVE ACTION NEEDED DURING COVID-19 CRISIS
Direct care workers in the State of Michigan cannot work remotely and they face significant exposure to COVID – 19 during their workday. They typically have the least vacation and […]
The Census is Here: Are You Ready to Be Counted?
Did you receive a letter from the census and are wondering what it is and what you need to do? In 2020, it is easier than ever to complete your […]
Tweet Your Members of Congress and tell them #WeAreEssential!
TWEET your Members of Congress now & tell them #WeAreEssential! Use this form to Tweet them directly & let them know that people with disabilities, their families & the DSP […]