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This Is Not Home
CW: Institutionalization For decades, disabled people around the world have often had their lives shaped by institutions. Large hospitals and institutions were seen as the standard residential option for disabled people. These facilities were portrayed as protective or therapeutic, but they were often overcrowded, underfunded, and isolating. Residents had little control over their daily routines,…
The Harshest Birthday
California’s developmental disability system is designed to provide lifelong support, but many families find it a closed door right when it is needed the most. Case management, job coaching, independent living support, and various services that can be crucial for maintaining stability are offered by the state’s 21 regional centers. However, eligibility is dependent on…
The Disability Crisis Inside ICE
CW: ICE and Death The story of Rodney Taylor is horrifying on its own terms, but it becomes even more disturbing when placed in the broader historical context of how U.S. immigration authorities have treated disabled detainees for years. Taylor, a double amputee who has lived in the United States since childhood, has now spent…
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