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Losing Medicaid Services Isn’t an Inconvenience, It’s a Crisis
CW: Fraud Medicaid provides health benefits to more than 80 million Americans, including children, older adults, disabled people, low income families, and pregnant women. It also serves as a lifeline for hospitals, nursing homes, community health centers, and home care agencies. Because so many people depend on the program, even temporary disruptions in coverage or…
My Life Defies the Public‑Charge Myth
I was born in India and adopted by my moms. I was born prematurely with cerebral palsy. Early in life, I learned that medical care, therapy, and special education-aren’t signs of weakness. They’re what make it possible for disabled people to grow, learn, and be part of their communities. That’s why a new immigration rule…
America Loves Our Stories, It Doesn’t Love Supporting Us
CW: Ableism When I read Steve Way’s Time article, it was like he was talking directly to me. He’s promoting his TV show. At the same time, he’s worried if he’ll have the care he needs next year. Sadly, millions of disabled people are worried about the same thing, including me. In the spring, Medicaid…
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