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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
Bridging the Gap Between Autonomy and Assistance: Insights from the Independent Living Institute Seminar on Supported Decision-Making
The Independent Living Institute (ILI) recently hosted a landmark educational seminar on January 13, 2026, centering on the fundamental human…
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Disability Support & Independent Living
The Current State of Wheelchair Air Travel Regulations and the Impact of the Department of Transportation Enforcement Pause
In late 2024, the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) finalized a landmark rule intended to address the long-standing grievances…
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Disability Support & Independent Living
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income Benefits Expected to Rise in 2027 Following New Economic Projections
Millions of Americans who rely on federal financial assistance are poised to see an increase in their monthly disbursements in…
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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
Elevating the Wheelchair Travel Experience Through Purpose-Built Gear and Practical Innovation
For millions of individuals living with mobility impairments, the act of traveling—whether commuting to work, embarking on a cross-country road…
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Disability Support & Independent Living
Groundbreaking Study Maps Autism-Linked Proteins and Points Toward Unified Treatments
Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), alongside an international consortium of geneticists and molecular biologists, have published…
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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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