Many parents of children with developmental disabilities experience two major emotional shocks.
Diagnosis. And graduation.
The second happens when school services disappear and the adult disability system begins.
#DisabilityPolicy #SpecialEducation
Independence for people with disabilities is rarely blocked by ability.
It’s usually blocked by uncertainty.
Families don’t know what systems exist, what benefits are safe, or what support will remain.
Uncertainty produces caution.
#DisabilityPolicy #Rehabilitation
New documentation series released examining oversight & accountability patterns in Ontario’s developmental services system.
Elected Silence (2022-2026 documentation timeline)
Public funding.Oversight processes.Administrative silence.
advocates4access.ca/evidence-%26...
#DisabilityPolicy #LostVoices
Illinois enacted the Dignity in Pay Act phasing out subminimum wages for workers with disabilities by 2029, moving away from federal 14(c) exemptions.
www.axios.com/local/chicago/2026/03/03...
#DisabilityPolicy #TASH #14c
Parents often fear employment will endanger their child with a disability’s benefits.
This fear can limit capable young adults’ potential.
Policy design unintentionally discourages independence.
#DisabilityPolicy #Employment
Good assistive technology policy doesn't just fund existing solutions—it creates the conditions for innovation. How can governments support the next generation of AT?
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#AssistiveTech #PolicyInnovation #Accessibility #InclusiveTech #DisabilityPolicy
🔢 Today's Press Release Bulletin from Medianet 🔢
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#EnergySecurity #PublicHealth #MentalHealth #DisabilityPolicy #RetailTrends #Education #MedicalResearch #AustralianNews #pressrelease #pressreleasedistribution #australia #australianews #media #journalists
The VA is rescinding its disability ratings rule that could have reduced compensation based on how well medication controls symptoms.
Disability benefits should reflect functional impact — not penalize access to care.
An important step for disabled veterans.
#DisabilityPolicy #Veterans
Disability Belongs™ released a new policy agenda rooted in shared faith‑based values — emphasizing dignity, belonging, and inclusive public systems that support people with disabilities in all aspects of community life. https://ow.ly/a3hL50Yj3OR
#DisabilityPolicy #Inclusion
Advocates warn proposed Medicaid changes threaten care for people with intellectual disabilities. Learn more: https://ow.ly/BiRJ50Yhmm9 #Medicaid #DisabilityPolicy #IntellectualDisabilities #LongTermCare #HealthEquity
Legislative battles ahead over Medicaid managed care for people with intellectual disabilities — advocates raise concerns about access, oversight, and quality of care.
Read more:
https://ow.ly/Bc4E50YhkP3
#Medicaid #DisabilityPolicy #IDD
Medicare Advantage funding changes may cut benefits, raise costs, and limit care access for seniors.
Read more: https://ow.ly/NzPe50Yhj4M #MedicareAdvantage #Medicare #HealthPolicy #HealthcareAccess #Seniors #DisabilityPolicy
New debates on recognizing "profound autism" as a diagnosis could improve services but risk dividing the community and stigma. Read More: https://ow.ly/OCuB50YhiV9 #Autism #DisabilityPolicy #Neurodiversity #Healthcare
Business Disability Forum's Director of Policy and Research Angela Matthews putting questions out to a panel of 3 at the event. All 4 speakers are sitting under a screen that shows their names and the conference graphic.
Last week we were delighted to deliver our first policy-focused conference, kindly hosted by PwC UK. We explored the recent developments in #DisabilityPolicy and what they mean for business.
Read the highlights: https://ow.ly/EySE50YgIm5
#AccessToWork #MilburnReview #KeepBritainWorking
Teal background with white text on the left side that says Disability Under Threat: Confronting Harmful Rhetoric and Policy at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Below the text is a white box with text that says Virtual February 4, 2026 12:00-1:00 P ET. On the right of the text are four pictures of the panelists with their names and titles below: Lillie Heigl, Mia Ives-Rublee, John Poulos, and Tory Cross.
❗ Register for our webinar WEDNESDAY on how #HHS policy changes have affected Americans with disabilities over the past year.
➡️ Sign up here: www.newamerica.org/education-po...
#Disability #DisabilityRights #PublicHealth #Disabilities #DisabilityPolicy #HumanServices #FederalPolicy #PublicPolicy
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Join our half-day conference on Government policy and disability to discuss the evolving policy landscape in the UK, and what it means for business.
Thursday 12 February, 10 am to 1 pm, in-person or online. Open to our membership only: https://ow.ly/gGUy50XNgoW
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NDIS reform is hitting a wall. Neglecting psychosocial disability is leaving 130,000 Australians without support and driving higher costs across the system, writes Sam Bennett.
#NDIS #MentalHealth #DisabilityPolicy #auspol #PublicPolicy
Read our recommended additions to the ACS, as well as the process to add questions to the survey. Includes the cover image of the brief, together with a QR code for access to the brief.
Read here: zurl.co/ZILZx
#DisabilityPolicy #CommunityLivingPolicy #CommunityLiving #DisabilityEquity #Medicaid #Medicare #DisabilityHealthCare #HCBS #LTSS
Elad Daniels, Data Analyst at the Lurie Institute, presents his research highlighting key themes such as Medicaid rebalancing, the workforce crisis, and how physical restraint can contribute to chemical restraint.
Kim The, Senior Research Associate at the Lurie Institute, delivers a presentation on Barriers to Accessing Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) for People of Color.
The deliberations were successful, and their contributions continue to advance inclusive public health research and practice.
#DisabilityPolicy #CommunityLivingPolicy #CommunityLiving #DisabilityEquity #Medicaid #Medicare #DisabilityHealthCare #HCBS #LTSS
The #MinnesotaCouncilOnDisability is seeking public input to inform the development of public policies related to disability. Community members are invited to share their perspectives through an online form.
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#AccessPress #Minnesota #DisabilityPolicy #PublicInput #DisabilityRights
Join us in welcoming Carolyn Faith Hoffman as a postdoctoral research fellow at the Lurie Institute for Disability Policy!
Learn more about Carolyn on our website: zurl.co/A4237
#DisabilityResearch #DisabilityPolicy
challenges to hiring and retaining a stable workforce, and to advance access in Medicaid HCBS.
#Medicaid #HCBS #MedicaidAccessRule #DisabilityPolicy #DirectCareWorkers #DirectCareWorker
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The deadline to comment on these changes to Section 503 has been extended to September 17th. If you haven't yet, take 5-10 minutes and submit a comment! All the information you need is here: www.disabilitybelongs.org/2025/08/sect... #Disability #Disabilities #DisabilityPolicy #DisabilityEmployment
Autism research funding was cut by 26% in 2025, leaving families and advocates scrambling for solutions. How can we push for better support? #Autism #Advocacy #Neurodiversity #DisabilityPolicy
More info: www.spectrumastrolabe.org/2025/08/29/n...
73,380 of these women live in the rural areas, representing about 11.1% of adult women in the state. Includes an illustration of a rural area.
Carmen’s mother is among the 402,750 women who are aged above 65 representing about 61% of the adult women in New York. Includes an illustration of an elderly lady and a donut chart that shows 61% of the adult women being 65+ and 39% being 18-64.
These disabled women have high rates of poverty. A person is considered to be below the poverty line if their family’s total annual income is below 100% of the federal poverty level. Includes a chart showing 65.2% of the adult women above poverty level and 34.8% below poverty level.
Carmen realizes that she has her work cut out for her, and proceeds to begin her campaign. Includes an image of two women analyzing data and strategizing.
Learn more here: zurl.co/enQ7v
#DisabilityPolicy #CommunityLivingPolicy #CommunityLiving #DisabilityEquity #Medicaid #Medicare #DisabilityHealthCare #HCBS #LTSS
Laurin Bixby is a white woman with short brown hair, and below her is a white ASL interpreter with dark brown hair, wearing a black blouse.
#DisabilityPolicy #CommunityLivingPolicy #CommunityLiving #DisabilityEquity #Medicaid #Medicare #DisabilityHealthCare #HCBS #LTSS
The Center for American Progress outlines how the Trump administration implemented policy changes that weakened protections and support systems for people with disabilities.
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#AccessPress #CenterForAmericanProgress #DisabilityPolicy #Healthcare #CivilRights #DisabilityRights
The Center for American Progress highlights how the Trump administration implemented policy changes that weakened protections and support systems for people with disabilities.
#AccessPress #CenterForAmericanProgress #DisabilityPolicy #Healthcare #CivilRights #DisabilityRights
To learn more about American Indian/Alaska Native adults who need and receive LTSS, visit our Disability Data Dashboard. Screenshot of Dashboard Website.
To learn more, visit our Disability Data Dashboard: DisabilityDataDashboard.com
#DisabilityPolicy #CommunityLivingPolicy #CommunityLiving #DisabilityEquity #Medicaid #Medicare #DisabilityHealthCare #HCBS #LTSS #IndigenousPeoples #IndigenousPeoplesDay #NativeAmerican
