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The Disability Crisis Inside ICE
CW: ICE and Death The story of Rodney Taylor is horrifying on its own terms, but it becomes even more disturbing when placed in the broader historical context of how U.S. immigration authorities have treated disabled detainees for years. Taylor, a double amputee who has lived in the United States since childhood, has now spent…
When the Safety Net Becomes a Trap
The story of Ramona Rakestraw, a Dallas woman losing her Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits during cancer treatment represents a shocking and familiar bureaucratic failure. She was born in Dallas Texas, raised there, and has lived her entire life in the United States. Yet one day, without warning, the Social Security Administration (SSA) decided that…
Remote Work Is a Lifeline for Disabled Workers — And It’s Disappearing
A recent report from The Guardian highlights a troubling change in the job market. Remote work opportunities are declining. Sadly, this has disproportionately affected disabled people. During the pandemic, remote work changed from a rare benefit to a common practice almost overnight. For many disabled workers, this change was not just convenient; it was…
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