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Official account of the Disability Justice Initiative at @amprog #DisabilityAtCAP

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"Historically, the way a government treats disabled people can be an early indicator of its broader social policy intentions." theguardian.com/global/2025/ma…

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Fighting back to protect disabled people in 2025 means we must utilize strategies inside and outside the box. We can do this through litigation, advocacy, narrative building, mutual aid, and organizing. americanprogress.org/article/how-th…

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The Trump administration has attacked DEI hiring practices that benefit disabled workers. As Casey Doherty of CAPDisability shares, disabled workers are employed because “they are qualified to do their jobs.” communitylivingmagazine.com/mary-ohara-the…

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The Dept. of Justice has launched a federal investigation into Illinois' treatment of disabled people, focusing on whether the state is unnecessarily institutionalizing adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities. capitolnewsillinois.com/news/federal-d…

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A recent policy brief from the Lurie Institute reveals that 42 states and DC allow parental disability as grounds for terminating parental rights. We must address legal ableism in child welfare laws. heller.brandeis.edu/parents-with-d…

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The Trump administration's DOGE abruptly pulled funding for a new program that was helping teens with disabilities prepare for independent life after high school. npr.org/2025/04/14/nx-…

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West Virginia University is being sued for allegedly discriminating against blind students by failing to provide accessible course materials. The lawsuit claims WVU violated the ADA and Section 504 by ignoring repeated requests for access. lflegal.com/2025/03/west-v…

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A pending U.S. Supreme Court case could make it much harder for students with disabilities to sue their schools for discrimination, potentially limiting access to schooling for millions of Americans. New from CAPDisability 's Casey Doherty: americanprogress.org/article/a-j-t-…

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Medicaid matters at every stage of life. But right now, Congress is pushing forward a budget resolution that would cut $880 billion in lifesaving care. We can’t let that happen. Join us in DC for a 24-hour #ProtectMedicaid vigil. go.caringacross.org/a/dc-medicaid-…

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Right now, Congress is debating a budget that would cut $880 billion from Medicaid. That’s why we’re in DC sharing to stories to make sure our elected officials know why they must #ProtectMedicaid. youtube.com/live/tBo00pL1w…

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"The fight for Medicaid is a basic fight for the right to health insurance." Advocates gathered on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. to hold a 24-hour vigil for Medicaid and share how cuts to Medicaid would be devastating for them and their families.

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New findings reveal how Medicaid work reporting requirements would harm manufacturing, agriculture, and service workers. Millions could lose coverage they depend on. Read more: americanprogress.org/article/medica…

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New from American Progress House Republicans’ proposed Medicaid work reporting requirements would lead to avoidable deaths. Read more: americanprogress.org/article/house-…

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Proposals to impose work requirements on Medicaid expansion enrollees would cause large coverage losses and hundreds of avoidable deaths each year in many congressional districts. New from CAP Health: americanprogress.org/article/house-…

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The reconciliation bill that just passed out of committee in the House proposes cutting Medicaid and gutting essential services upon which children, older people, and disabled people rely. New from CAPDisability's Mia Ives-Rublee: americanprogress.org/article/federa…

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Trump’s attacks on DEI are making college less accessible for disabled students. @Amprog’s Mia Ives-Rublee explains for Teen Vogue: teenvogue.com/story/college-…

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The Republican tax and budget bill, which just passed the House, would make it more difficult for individuals experiencing homelessness to access health care and food assistance. New from CAPDisability 's Mia Ives-Rublee and Kennedy Andara: americanprogress.org/article/congre…

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The Trump administration's Big "Beautiful" Bill is a dangerous step backward for the U.S. health care system. americanprogress.org/article/the-bi…

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The reconciliation bill would devastate disabled students: - Cuts Medicaid, slashing school health services - Restricts SNAP, limiting free meals - Hurts part-time college students - Diverts billions to private school vouchers More: americanprogress.org/article/the-to…

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Executive actions, budget cuts, layoffs, and legislation—all enacted in the Trump administration’s first six months—have curtailed disability rights and services, including access to Medicaid and the right to free, appropriate public education. New report: americanprogress.org/article/the-tr…