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Disability Support & Independent Living
New Federal Guidance Details Strict Medicaid Exemption Rules While Deepening Anxiety for Disability Advocates
Federal health officials have released a comprehensive 33-page document detailing how states must operationalize complex exemptions to upcoming Medicaid work…
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Disability Support & Independent Living
Beyond the Narrative: Redefining Disability Representation in Contemporary Society
The stories we share fundamentally shape our collective understanding of human identity, yet the prevailing cultural narrative surrounding disability remains…
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Disability Support & Independent Living
Historic Milestone for Disability Rights: Independent Living Movement Secures First Representative on the Swedish Human Rights Council
In a landmark development for civil society and disability rights advocacy in Scandinavia, the Swedish Human Rights Council has welcomed…
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Disability Support & Independent Living
Governors From 18 States Push Back Against Federal Efforts to Undermine Disability Rights and Community-Based Care
Governors representing 18 states have formally urged the U.S. Department of Justice to reverse its recent course and abandon policy…
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Disability Support & Independent Living
Bridging the Gap: Disability Belongs Hosts Landmark Webinar on Authentic Representation in Media and Industry
The landscape of modern media, advertising, and corporate communication is undergoing a seismic shift as the demand for genuine disability…
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Disability Support & Independent Living
John Petrous Joins Disability Belongs Advisory Council to Champion AI-Driven Mobility and Inclusive Infrastructure
The landscape of modern transportation is undergoing a seismic shift driven by artificial intelligence and connected vehicle ecosystems, yet the…
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Disability Support & Independent Living
Michael Tyler Evola: A Profile of Leadership, Advocacy, and Systems Change for the Disability Community
Michael Tyler Evola has emerged as a transformative figure in the landscape of disability advocacy and public service within North…
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Disability Support & Independent Living
Lawsuit Challenges Connecticut Department of Developmental Services Over Strict IQ Cutoff Rules for Disability Support
Families and disability advocates in Connecticut are sounding the alarm over what they describe as an arbitrary and outdated bureaucratic…
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Disability Support & Independent Living
Shalanda J. Pinder-Jones Joins Disability Belongs Advisory Council to Champion Systemic Inclusion and Health Equity
The appointment of Shalanda J. Pinder-Jones, MSW, MPH, to the Disability Belongs Advisory Council marks a strategic addition to the…
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Disability Support & Independent Living
Still Out of Focus: The Persistent Gap in Disability Representation in Hollywood Cinema
The release of the 2025 Inequality in 1,900 Popular Films report by the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative has reignited a…
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