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Growing Older Even When the Odds Say You Won’t
CW: Death Getting older was never something that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities could take for granted. Instead, their lives were often cut short by the fact that the world around them didn’t really work for them, either because it didn’t understand them, or because it simply didn’t provide the most basic kinds of…
Why Medicaid Is Personal
People tend to associate Medicaid with doctor visits, prescriptions, and hospitalizations. Those services are certainly important, but for millions of disabled Americans, Medicaid represents something much greater: the ability to live independently. I recently read the story of Chicago attorney Rebecca Anger, who has built a successful career, happy marriage, and a life she loves.…
When Caring Hurts the Caregivers
CW: Violence, Death, & Incarceration Healthcare workers nationwide face serious risks on the job. Threats, assaults. And dangerous encounters are on the rise. Lawmakers nationwide are debating how to protect these employees while also considering medical and psychiatric conditions that can lead to aggressive behavior. In Massachusetts, Senate Bill 1718 is at the center of…
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