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Lives in the Balance: Inside the Worldwide Push to Redefine Disability Support
A new controversy is emerging in the United Kingdom as planned changes to disability benefits raise concerns about increasing inequality among vulnerable people. According to The Guardian, hundreds of thousands of disabled people could see their benefits change under new rules expected to start in April 2026. The main issue involves a change to the…
The Services That Keep People at Home, And Why They’re Disappearing
What’s happening in Idaho might look like a local budget issue—one governor, one legislature, and a $22 million cut. But that perspective misses the bigger picture. When Governer Brad Little approved cuts to Medicaid services, he became another part of national trend that’s been growing for years. These cuts mainly hit home- and community-based services,…
Living in a World That Questions Our Right to Live Fully
CW: Ableism Independence is a cornerstone of society. From the time we are young, we are encouraged to do things for ourselves. Children take pride in learning to tie their shoes, teenagers yearn to get their driver’s license, and young adults look forward to moving out. As a person with cerebral palsy, independence is difficult…
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