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Getting Through the Door Isn’t Enough
When most people decide to go to see a show, they don’t have to think much about all of the logistics involved. They buy tickets, make plans with their friends, and figure out where to park. But for a disabled person like Jill McAuley, preparing for a concert begins long before the first song plays.…
Behind the Curtain of the No Surprises Act
The promise was simple: end surprise medical bills and protect people from unexpected, often devastating healthcare costs. For millions of Americans, the No Surprises Act has done exactly that. Many patients are no longer shocked by a trip to the mailbox because they do not find an unexpected medical bill waiting there. But as often…
There Are Only a Few Stairs
Earlier this week I heard back from an apartment complex that I had applied to. I specified that I would need an accessible apartment. Unfortunately, their definition of an accessible apartment was one that had a “few” stairs in order to enter, but was on the first floor. This is one of the most difficult…
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