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The Real Crisis Isn’t Prenatal Testing. It’s How We Treat Disabled People.
CW: Abortion, Ableism, Death, Poverty, Filicide, & Cyberbullying The story of Jesse and Ashley Ridgway, two social media influencers who publicly shared their decision to terminate a pregnancy after a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome, stirred a lot of controversy. Their announcement was not only personal, but sparked a larger cultural discussion over whose lives…
When a Government Letter Turns Your Life Upside Down
Julie Spradlin knew there was a problem right away when she read the notice from the Social Security Administration. Spradlin, from Union City, Georgia, has cerebral palsy and has not been able to work since 2012. She received a notice stating that her disability benefits would increase to more than $3,400 monthly. The agency even…
“You Weren’t Put Here to Watch TV”
CW: Ableism Dr. Mehmet Oz’s recent support of Medicaid work requirements has reignited a debate that could have grave implications for millions of Americans who rely on the program for healthcare. Oz is now the head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The federal agency has taken steps to require some Medicaid…
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