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Disabled Passengers Hold Their Breath as Accessibility Promises Are Put to the Test
A federal deadline looms for United States airlines that will have the potential to significantly change the landscape of air travel for millions of disabled people — many of whom are waiting with anticipation and apprehension. The new rules call for massive changes in the way airlines support disabled travelers and represent one of the…
When Help Stops Feeling Helpful
As a disabled person who relies on caregivers every day, I believe that needing care means more than helping me do tasks I can’t do for myself. It means acknowledging my individuality and independence and respecting my boundaries. Most caregivers start out wanting to genuinely help. That help can make an enormous difference in someone’s…
Cerebral Palsy Doesn’t End When the Sun Goes Down
On Tuesday, I had my reevaluation with my new personal care management agency. They determined that my decrease in PCA hours was due to MassHealth removing my night hours. I was frustrated because none of my paperwork had explained why I’d lost those hours. I need care around the clock. If I need to use…
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