'States have to fund care required under the law first, said Elise Aguilar of the American Network of Community Options and Resources, a national nonprofit. “What’s left over is going to see reductions,” she said.' thebeaconnews.org/stories/2025/0… #Medicaid #disability

Happy ADA Week! This Saturday will mark 35 years since the Americans With Disabilities Act was signed into law. Thanks to Senator Harkin for championing this historic legislation that protects people with disabilities from discrimination! #ADA35 #DisabilityPride

NCD celebrates the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act with a six-part weekly policy briefing series starting this Wednesday at 2 p.m. EDT. Register through our Eventbrite page. #ADA35 eventbrite.com/e/ada35-series…

🚨 Disability rights programs are at risk! 🚨 Congress must fund University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, Independent Living, Developmental Disabilities Councils, and Protection & Advocacy programs. Act now: aucd.quorum.us/campaign/13442…. #DisabilityRights

The theme for National Disability Employment Awareness Month (#NDEAM) 2025 will be “Celebrating Value and Talent,” U.S. Department of Labor announced today. dol.gov/newsroom/relea…

For years, parents in one state were paid to serve as #caregivers for their children with #disabilities, but with that program ending, many are facing challenges finding others to take on the job. disabilityscoop.com/2025/07/23/par…

Today NCD releases a report focused on the barriers to accessible ground transportation for people with mobility disabilities. ncd.gov/2025/07/23/ncd…

ICYMI: Our 2024 Harkin Summit had so many great speakers, we couldn't have just ONE keynote speaker. In just one session, we heard from speakers at Humanity & Inclusion U.S., Apple, and EOCIL and their important work. Watch the full session here: tinyurl.com/mwaz9956

I am deeply and personally outraged by this action from the Department of Labor to undo efforts to advance disability employment. View more on my LinkedIn here. linkedin.com/posts/tony-coe…

Did you miss our July 8 Knowledge is Power Community Briefing? The recording is up and available to anyone who wants to revisit this webinar/discussion. You can find it on Access Living's homepage under 'Featured Stories' or on Vimeo: vimeo.com/1101690441?sha…

More than three decades after passage of the landmark #ADA, advocates worry progress is slipping amid attacks on disability rights and uncertainty over the future of services and supports. #disabilities disabilityscoop.com/2025/07/24/as-…

This morning we attended a Medicaid vigil, along with ANCOR members from Maryland Association of Community Services, Compass Community Connections, and Hope House, to share stories about the importance of Medicaid for people with I/DD. #Medicaid #disability

In this episode of National Disability Radio, activist Jim Dickson reflects on the landmark passage of the ADA—what it took, what remains undone, and his vision for future improvements. ndrn.org/resource/ndr-j…

How can the disability community shape #ArtificialIntelligence for democracy? Read more from IFES 's Sarah Timreck at Bond 👉 bond.org.uk/news/2025/07/w…

🇧🇼 The Situational Analysis on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Botswana will guide UN Botswana and national efforts to strengthen CRPD implementation and advance #Disabilityinclusion 📄Full report: globaldisabilityfund.org/new/wp-content… 📄Country brief: globaldisabilityfund.org/new/wp-content…

Read NCD's new report, Ground Transportation for People with Mobility Disabilities 2025: Challenges and Progress, available on our website. ncd.gov/report/ground-…

Thank you Rep. Bobby Scott for reintroducing the Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act. ANCOR is listed as an endorsing organization of this legislation. Read the Press Release -> democrats-edworkforce.house.gov/media/press-re…

NCD's policy briefing series in celebration of the Americans with Disabilities Act anniversary continues next week with the second of six briefings on Zoom for Government. Topic will be Uber, Lyft, and other transportation network companies (TNCs). eventbrite.com/e/ada35-series…

NCD Vice Chair and Acting Chair Shawn Kennemer will participate in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services event honoring the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The livestream is Monday at 10 a.m. EDT. #ADA35 hhs.gov/live/live-1/in…

🎉 A massive, heartfelt thank you to our incredible staff and wonderful consumers for making our Americans with Disabilities Act 35th Anniversary celebration an unforgettable success! 🙌 Your presence, enthusiasm, and vibrant energy truly made the event shine. #ADA35 #ThankYou