Federal Lawmakers Propose National Hotline to Support Developmental Disability Caregivers
A bipartisan group of federal lawmakers is championing the establishment of a groundbreaking national hotline designed to provide crucial support…
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Federal Healthcare Accessibility Rules Face Potential Delay Amidst Implementation Concerns
New federal regulations designed to significantly enhance disability access within the healthcare sector are poised to take effect this month,…
Disability Advocates Decry Federal Health Officials’ Comments on Home and Community-Based Services
Disability advocates are expressing alarm and strong disagreement with recent statements made by top federal health officials, specifically U.S. Secretary…
The Trump Administration Weighs Splitting Special Education Programs Across Multiple Federal Agencies
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon confirmed on Tuesday that the Trump administration is actively exploring the division of federal…
Federal Officials Delay Enforcement of New Mandate for Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Grievance Systems
Federal officials have announced a significant delay in the enforcement of a crucial mandate designed to bolster access to Medicaid…
Disability Advocates Condemn Federal Officials’ Remarks on Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services
Disability advocates are expressing alarm and strong disapproval following recent statements by top federal health officials that suggest Medicaid’s home…
Federal Officials Extend Deadline for Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Grievance System Implementation
Federal officials have announced a significant delay in the enforcement of a critical new mandate designed to bolster the rights…
Florida’s Widespread Violation of Civil Rights for Children with Severe Disabilities Leads to Institutionalization, Federal Appeals Court Rules
A federal appeals court has delivered a stinging rebuke to Florida, finding the state’s "widespread" violation of the civil rights…
The Looming Crisis: Federal Cuts and Fraud Crackdowns Threaten Vital Home and Community-Based Services for People with Disabilities
Disability advocates are sounding a grave alarm, warning that a confluence of federal spending cuts and intensified efforts to combat…
Federal Court Mandates Reinstallation of Slavery Exhibits at Philadelphia’s President’s House, Affirming Historical Truth
A federal court delivered a significant ruling on Monday, ordering the National Park Service (NPS) to immediately reinstate exhibits at…
