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Losing Hours, Losing Independence: What Medicaid Cuts Mean for Disabled People
CW: Fraud & Institutionalization Nationwide, disabled people and older adults are increasingly worried as the federal government ramps up its efforts to cut Medicaid funding for home and community-based services. In California, over a billion dollars for In-Home Supportive Services was abruptly withheld. Unfortunately, this is not an isolated incident. It’s part of a larger…
A Flag Above the Capitol, and A System in Crisis
CW: Death, Abuse, & Neglect Having the American flag over the U.S. Capitol in one’s memory is a prestigious honor. This honor is usually reserved for military heroes, dedicated public servants, and people whose contributions have impacted the country. This month, that prestigious gesture was done in memory of Justin McCafferty, a 22-year-old from New…
The Quiet Fight to Keep My Humanity
I’ve spent much of the last month preparing my appeal for PCA services. It has forced me into this kind of emotional introspection, which I wouldn’t wish on anyone. To appeal, I had to revisit some of the most vulnerable times in my life—things I’ve fought hard to get through, things I don’t bring up…
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