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As DOGE slashes services, disability advocates fight to maintain government lifelines
She is concerned that cuts being debated at the federal government could make these services even less accessible. “It’s very ...
People with disabilities struggle to find space in Chicago’s homeless shelters: ‘Let’s hope for better things to come’
Disability and homeless advocates say the city’s sizable homeless disabled population faces challenges when trying to find ...
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HHS Layoffs Likely To Have Ripple Effect On Disability Programs Nationwide
Mass firings at a federal agency supporting community living efforts for people with disabilities are fueling concerns that ...
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Trump's DEI undoing undermines hard-won accommodations for disabled people
The community living administration has focused on ensuring that seniors and people with disabilities can stay in their homes and communities as they age, and it has given $85 million to centers that ...
Living With Chronic Pain Can Ruin a Person’s Life. Here’s What I Wish I’d Known About Managing It.
According to the latest statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 1 in 4 adults have ...
Scott Avery has devoted his life to breaking down barriers for people with disability
Scott Avery has dedicated his life to fighting for the rights of First Nations Australians and people with disability. His ...
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In First Post-Presidency Speech, Biden Calls to Treat Disabled People with Dignity
On Tuesday, former President Joe Biden gave his first speech following the end of his presidency in January, at the Chicago national conference of Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives for the ...
Plan to cut Medicaid threatens a ‘critical lifeline’ for Alabamians with disabilities
A center for adults with disabilities in Dekalb County worries their participants will lose a "critical lifeline" if Mediciad ...
Community art project at Allied Services honors Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
The Orange Butterfly Community Art Reception, in celebration of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month this March, took place Thursday, March 27, at Allied Services in The Dorms of the William ...