Each October, during National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), we celebrate the many contributions and achievements of employees with disabilities. Employees with disabilities are dependable, loyal, and eager to learn—and […]
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Breaking Barriers: Tayone’s Journey to Inclusive Employment
Tayone Miller is a full-time Computer Analyst with Charles County Public Schools (CCPS), bringing nearly a decade of experience in developing, managing, and improving information technology. It’s a career he’s […]
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Security Income (SSI) program was designed to combat poverty among people with disabilities, but the program’s outdated rules do just the opposite—forcing people to live […]
Federal Court in Texas Hears Lawsuit Challenging S.B. 1, State Law Targeting Voting Rights
For Immediate Release September 11, 2023 [San Antonio, Texas] – Today, the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas began the first day of trial in a […]
DSP Recognition Week: Betty Davis’ Story
People with disabilities want to live in their own communities and make their own choices about their lives – just like everyone else. For millions, Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) like […]
Medicaid Eligibility Renewals: A Message From CMS Office of Minority Health
States are aggressively evaluating their Medicaid enrollments following the end of the public health emergency, and many are losing coverage. Here’s everything you need to know about the unwinding and […]
Let’s Talk About Sexual Violence: Addressing Miscommunication, Inexperience, and Bias in Health Care
By Pauline Bosma and James Meadours As people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who are also survivors of sexual violence, we face many challenges when trying to get good […]
Barbara Advocates for Her Son Jake Because His Life Depends on It
Barbara’s son Jake is a medically complex young adult living at home with his parents. Jake relies on Medicaid to provide the services he needs to be medically safe and […]
Seclusion and Restraint: A Mother and Teacher’s Perspective
Cassie is a mother, former educator, and co-founder of Michigan Advocates to End Seclusion and Restraint (EndSaR). She is a passionate advocate against the use of seclusion and restraint in […]
Amanda and Other Michigan Advocates Fight to End Seclusion and Restraint in Schools
When her seven-year-old son was in first grade, Michigan mom Amanda got an unexpected call from the new school principal. Her son, who has autism, had kicked the principal—and Amanda […]