Cuts to Medicaid Would Harm Young Children with Disabilities
Capping federal funding for Medicaid would make it harder for children with disabilities and their families to access the supports and services they need to thrive.
Trump’s First 100 Days in 100 Seconds
Watch a 100-second run-down of Trump's chaotic first 100 days.
100 Ways, in 100 Days, that Trump Has Hurt Americans
Trump’s actions during his first 100 days in office have time and again benefitted corporations and the wealthy at the expense of ordinary Americans.
The Impact of Medicaid Cuts on People with Disabilities: State-by-State Breakdown
President Trump and House Republicans’ proposed Medicaid cuts put people with disabilities at risk in every state.
The Trump Administration Is Rolling Back Data Collection on LGBT Older Adults
The Trump administration is ending vital data collection programs about LGBT seniors and people with disabilities, erasing disparities and potential discrimination in federal programs.
What Trump’s Medicaid Plan Would Mean for People with Disabilities
President Donald Trump and his allies in Congress are threatening to slash Medicaid—a program on which 15 million people with disabilities rely for basic living standards.
5 Ways President Trump’s Agenda Is a Disaster for People with Disabilities
President Trump’s policies could set rights for people with disabilities back 50 years.
Unfairness in Class Action: A New Attack on Civil Rights
Congress and the Trump administration do not just want to cut funding for civil legal aid. They are trying to make it more difficult for Americans to pursue justice altogether.
Betsy DeVos’ Threat to Children with Disabilities
The education secretary nominee’s singular focus on school choice through a voucher system puts the civil rights of students with disabilities at risk.
Improving Outcomes for Students with Disabilities
Collaboration in special education between charter schools and traditional public school districts offers the potential to benefit students with disabilities.
13 Facts that Set the Record Straight on DeVos
During her confirmation hearing, Betsy DeVos expressed confusion and avoided questions. Here’s what her record shows.
Creating Safe and Healthy Living Environments for Low-Income Families
Given how central homes and communities are to people’s lives, federal and local leaders must work to ensure low-income families live in environments that are conducive to their success.
Disabled Behind Bars
As bipartisan momentum around criminal justice reform continues to grow in Congress and across the United States, policymakers must include disability as a critical component of reform.
Better Tests, Fewer Barriers
New assessments aligned to college- and career-ready standards are a step forward in accessibility and accommodation features for students with disabilities and English language learners.
Investing in Millennials Through an Economy that Works for All
Rebecca D. Vallas, Director of Policy, Poverty to Prosperity Program, testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on the Budget.