What Trump's Win Could Mean For Medicaid, Disability Programs
Nov 8, 2024 · Many of these types of policy changes are echoed in Project 2025, a 900-page conservative playbook from the Heritage Foundation. Though Trump has distanced himself from the plan, it is widely viewed as a possible blueprint for his second term.
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How Rural Communities Can Fill Care Gaps For Children With Special Health Care Needs. Families caring for kids with disabilities in rural areas are often forced to travel long distances for care while also navigating a complicated network of …
Feds Seek To End Subminimum Wage Program For Those With …
Dec 4, 2024 · “In the decades since Section 14(c) was included in the Fair Labor Standards Act, there have been significant legal and policy developments that have dramatically expanded employment opportunities and rights for individuals with disabilities,” said …
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Disability service providers across the nation are struggling to maintain their offerings, with many reporting that they are turning away new referrals and discontinuing programs and it could get worse. Through a unique partnership, adults with developmental disabilities are …
How Trump's Plan To Close The Ed Department Might Impact …
Nov 18, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump says he wants to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education, but experts are split on what that would mean for students with disabilities across the nation.
Trump Suggested Some With Disabilities 'Should Just Die,' …
Jul 25, 2024 · In the book, Fred Trump describes bringing a group of advocates to the White House in May 2020 to meet with top officials including then-U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar and then-President Donald Trump.
House Votes To Renew Autism Act As Expiration Nears
Sep 19, 2024 · The law originated in 2006, but the current version is set to sunset Sept. 30. “While significant progress has been made in understanding and accepting autism, much work remains to ensure that all autistic individuals have access to services and supports tailored to their unique needs,” said Christopher Banks, president and CEO of The Autism Society of America.
Delta Seeks Approval For Seats To Accommodate Wheelchairs In …
Nov 5, 2024 · The applications submitted to the FAA are a first step in what’s likely to be a long process, officials said. “Delta Flight Products’ applications, which could ultimately enable this first-of-its-kind seat to be installed on an aircraft, are a remarkable milestone in the industry’s journey to make travel more inclusive for all,” the airline said in a statement.
Netflix Documentary Focuses On Nonverbal Teen With Autism
Dec 6, 2024 · A short documentary is coming to Netflix that shares the story of a teenage girl with autism who’s finding her voice for the first time. The 23-minute film “Makayla’s Voice: A Letter to the World” follows Makayla Cain, who has a rare form of autism and has spent her childhood largely unable to communicate.
Tim Walz’s Son Gus Brings Disabilities To National Stage
Aug 23, 2024 · An emotional Gus Walz pointed to his dad, stood up and said “I love you,” while emphatically nodding. “That’s my dad!” he said. The moment came just weeks after Tim and Gwen Walz told People Magazine that their son Gus has a nonverbal learning disorder, ADHD and an anxiety disorder. “When our youngest Gus was growing up, it became increasingly clear that he was different from his ...