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Where Winter Blocks the Way
Winter has a way of revealing the fault lines in a city. After the recent snowstorms in Boston, these fault lines grew into chasms. The sidewalks became impossible to navigate, the curb cuts impossible to find. Bus stops became inaccessible islands. To some, these snowstorms were an annoyance. To others, they were an obstacle, a…
Special Education at Risk
The ground beneath special education is shifting and families, educators, and advocates can no longer ignore the uncertainty. The U.S. Department of Education is reducing its own responsibilities, leaving federal oversight for disabled students in a bureaucratic limbo. Each new agreement that hands over programs to other agencies shows a department that is gradually dismantling…
When Independence Depends on a Budget Line
Idaho lawmakers are in a budget battle that could change daily life for disabled people across the state. This situation is not just a local issue; it reflects a national conversation about Medicaid. Millions of disabled individuals rely on this program to live safely, independently, and with dignity. States everywhere are dealing with rising healthcare…
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