The Trump Administration’s War on Disability ReportJuly 28, 2025 The Trump Administration’s War on Disability Executive actions, budget cuts, layoffs, and legislation—all enacted in the Trump administration’s first six months—have curtailed disability rights and services, including access to Medicaid and the right to free, appropriate public education. Jul 28, 2025 Mia Ives-Rublee, Casey Doherty
How the Disability Community Can Fight Back in 2025 ArticleMarch 10, 2025 How the Disability Community Can Fight Back in 2025 Mar 10, 2025 Mia Ives-Rublee, Casey Doherty
The State of Disabled LGBTQI+ People in 2024 ReportJuly 15, 2025 The State of Disabled LGBTQI+ People in 2024 Jul 15, 2025 Mia Ives-Rublee, Casey Doherty, Haley Norris
John’s Story: Voting Rights and Guardianship VideoDecember 15, 2025 John’s Story: Voting Rights and Guardianship John VanHine shares why it is important for adults under guardianship to access their right to vote. Dec 15, 2025 Casey Doherty, Olivia Mowry
Executive Summary: Democracy Denied for Disabled Americans: Guardianship and the Right To Vote ArticleDecember 15, 2025 Executive Summary: Democracy Denied for Disabled Americans: Guardianship and the Right To Vote This executive summary contains key recommendations for preserving the voting rights of disabled people under guardianship. Dec 15, 2025 Casey Doherty
Democracy Denied for Disabled Americans: Guardianship and the Right To Vote ReportDecember 15, 2025 Democracy Denied for Disabled Americans: Guardianship and the Right To Vote Protecting the right to vote for many disabled Americans requires eliminating guardianship laws that restrict access to the ballot. Dec 15, 2025 Casey Doherty
The Supreme Court To Decide on How IQ Tests Can Affect the Death Penalty ArticleDecember 9, 2025 The Supreme Court To Decide on How IQ Tests Can Affect the Death Penalty In Hamm v. Smith, the Supreme Court will consider how IQ tests can be used to determine when an individual with an intellectual disability may be spared from the death penalty. Dec 9, 2025 Mia Ives-Rublee, Hayley Durudogan, Casey Doherty
Weakening the IDEA Threatens Millions of Disabled Americans Like Me In the NewsNovember 26, 2025 Weakening the IDEA Threatens Millions of Disabled Americans Like Me In an op-ed published by The 74, Mia Ives-Rublee talks about the important role the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act plays in ensuring disabled students receive an equitable public education. Nov 26, 2025 The 74 Mia Ives-Rublee
IDEA at 50: Why IDEA Matters to Families VideoNovember 20, 2025 IDEA at 50: Why IDEA Matters to Families Elena Hung and her daughter, Xiomara, talk about the importance of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and what they hope for the future. Nov 20, 2025 Mia Ives-Rublee, Olivia Mowry, Toni Pandolfo, 1 More Hai-Lam Phan
IDEA at 50: Resources To Support Students With Disabilities During the Week of Action ArticleNovember 14, 2025 IDEA at 50: Resources To Support Students With Disabilities During the Week of Action Fifty years after the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act transformed special education services for children with disabilities, it is important to both celebrate its legacy and confront the urgent work still needed to fulfill its promise. Nov 14, 2025 Mia Ives-Rublee, Weadé James, Casey Peeks, 3 More Hailey Gibbs, Paige Shoemaker DeMio, Casey Doherty
ACA Premium Spikes Will Derail Disabled People’s Careers ArticleNovember 6, 2025 ACA Premium Spikes Will Derail Disabled People’s Careers The expiration of the enhanced premium tax credits threatens the economic stability and health coverage of self-employed Americans with disabilities. Nov 6, 2025 Molly Weston Williamson, Natasha Murphy, Mia Ives-Rublee
The Trump Administration’s Recent Special Education Layoffs Will Have Major Long-Term Impacts on Disabled Children and Students ArticleNovember 4, 2025 The Trump Administration’s Recent Special Education Layoffs Will Have Major Long-Term Impacts on Disabled Children and Students The Trump administration unlawful layoffs during the federal shutdown, in coordination with its policy changes and budget cuts, are intended to lead to closure of the Department of Education, leaving disabled children and students with fewer services and protections. Nov 4, 2025 Mia Ives-Rublee, Casey Doherty
Disability Reproductive Equity Agenda: Protecting the Reproductive Rights of Disabled People in 2025 and Beyond ReportOctober 28, 2025 Disability Reproductive Equity Agenda: Protecting the Reproductive Rights of Disabled People in 2025 and Beyond The Center for American Progress recently hosted a summit with more than 50 advocates from the reproductive and disability rights communities to identify the most pressing policy priorities they face. Oct 28, 2025 Casey Doherty, Mia Ives-Rublee
The Trump Administration’s Latest Staffing Cuts at the Department of Education Threaten Children’s Success Across the Country ArticleOctober 28, 2025 The Trump Administration’s Latest Staffing Cuts at the Department of Education Threaten Children’s Success Across the Country Cuts to staff at the Department of Education threaten the federal government’s long-term ability to ensure equal access to education for all, including children with disabilities. Oct 28, 2025 Paige Shoemaker DeMio, Weadé James
The Trump Administration’s Plans To Covertly Cut Social Security Disability Benefits ArticleOctober 14, 2025 The Trump Administration’s Plans To Covertly Cut Social Security Disability Benefits An upcoming regulatory proposal would change the rules of Social Security disability programs to make it harder to qualify, particularly harming older adults. Oct 14, 2025 Molly Weston Williamson, Mia Ives-Rublee
The Trump Administration Is Quietly Gutting Minimum Wage Protections for Millions of Workers ArticleAugust 27, 2025 The Trump Administration Is Quietly Gutting Minimum Wage Protections for Millions of Workers The administration has already cut minimum wage protections for hundreds of thousands of federal contract workers and halted plans to require companies to pay disabled workers at least $7.25 per hour; this Labor Day, it will advance plans to eliminate federal minimum wage protections for millions of child care and home care providers. Aug 27, 2025 Aurelia Glass
Gen Z Men at Work: 10 Facts About Young Men’s Employment Trends ReportAugust 26, 2025 Gen Z Men at Work: 10 Facts About Young Men’s Employment Trends Original CAP analysis of U.S. men’s labor market trends finds that while young men are outperforming previous generations by several measures, they continue to face challenges, especially in labor force participation. Aug 26, 2025 Sara Estep, Christian E. Weller
The Truth About Disparate Impact and Equity ArticleAugust 13, 2025 The Truth About Disparate Impact and Equity The Supreme Court has reaffirmed disparate impact liability numerous times, and President Trump’s April 23 executive order does not inhibit private plaintiffs’ ability to file civil claims. Aug 13, 2025 Mia Ives-Rublee, Mariam Rashid, Hayley Durudogan
Politicians Don’t Understand Disability In the NewsAugust 5, 2025 Politicians Don’t Understand Disability In an op-ed published by Inside Sources, Mia Ives-Rublee argues that Congress should use the inclusive framing provided by the Americans with Disability Act to boost support for this growing community of Americans. Aug 5, 2025 Inside Sources Mia Ives-Rublee
The Trump Administration’s War on Disability ReportJuly 28, 2025 The Trump Administration’s War on Disability Executive actions, budget cuts, layoffs, and legislation—all enacted in the Trump administration’s first six months—have curtailed disability rights and services, including access to Medicaid and the right to free, appropriate public education. Jul 28, 2025 Mia Ives-Rublee, Casey Doherty
The State of Disabled LGBTQI+ People in 2024 ReportJuly 15, 2025 The State of Disabled LGBTQI+ People in 2024 New LGBTQI+ Community Survey data from the Center for American Progress and NORC show that disabled LGBTQI+ people experience higher rates of discrimination in public services, education, employment, housing, and health care than their nondisabled LGBTQI+ and disabled non-LGBTQI+ peers. Jul 15, 2025 Mia Ives-Rublee, Casey Doherty, Haley Norris
The Truth About the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s Cuts to Medicaid and Medicare ArticleJuly 3, 2025 The Truth About the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s Cuts to Medicaid and Medicare The Center for American Progress and The Arc break down the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, exposing how its deep cuts to Medicaid and Medicare will lead to benefit losses, increased paperwork requirements, and rural hospital closures that will hurt Americans—especially people with disabilities. Jul 3, 2025 Mia Ives-Rublee, Kim Musheno
For disabled Americans, Medicaid work requirements don’t work In the NewsJune 30, 2025 For disabled Americans, Medicaid work requirements don’t work In an op-ed published by The Contrarian, Mia Ives-Rublee and external co-author Nicole Jorwic illustrate how Medicaid work requirements proposed in Repblicans' tax and budget bill will harm disabled Americans. Jun 30, 2025 The Contrarian Mia Ives-Rublee, Nicole Jorwic
The Big, ‘Beautiful’ Bill Attacks Medicare Recipients and People With Disabilities by Driving Up Costs and Cutting Benefits Past EventJune 24, 2025 The Big, ‘Beautiful’ Bill Attacks Medicare Recipients and People With Disabilities by Driving Up Costs and Cutting Benefits Join the Center for American Progress for a conversation on the consequences of congressional Republicans’ reconciliation bill on Medicare enrollees. CAP Online via Zoom Jun 24, 2025
Crushing the Commonwealth: Virginians Share How the Trump Administration’s Policies Are Hurting Them, Their Livelihoods, and the Virginia Economy Past EventJune 23, 2025 Crushing the Commonwealth: Virginians Share How the Trump Administration’s Policies Are Hurting Them, Their Livelihoods, and the Virginia Economy Please join the Center for American Progress for the next in a series of virtual events highlighting the impact that DOGE's cuts are having on the lives of everyday Americans; this event will focus on the Trump administration's impacts on Virginia. Online only Jun 23, 2025
‘Life After’: A Reel Progress Screening Past EventJune 13, 2025 ‘Life After’: A Reel Progress Screening Join CAP and DC/DOX for the Washington, D.C. premiere of "Life After," an investigative documentary that exposes the tangled web of moral dilemmas and profit motives surrounding assisted dying. Center for American Progress Jun 13, 2025
House Republican Budget Bill Proposes Weakening Support for Homeless Individuals ArticleMay 21, 2025 House Republican Budget Bill Proposes Weakening Support for Homeless Individuals Changes to basic assistance eligibility in the bill would make it difficult for homeless individuals to address their basic needs. May 21, 2025 Mia Ives-Rublee, Kennedy Andara
Federal Medicaid Cuts Would Force States To Eliminate Services for Disabled Adults, Older Adults, and Children ArticleMay 16, 2025 Federal Medicaid Cuts Would Force States To Eliminate Services for Disabled Adults, Older Adults, and Children The reconciliation bill that just passed out of committee in the House proposes cutting Medicaid and therefore gutting essential services upon which disabled and older people rely. May 16, 2025 Mia Ives-Rublee
DOGE’s Data Digging at the Social Security Administration Puts Millions of Americans at Risk ArticleApril 28, 2025 DOGE’s Data Digging at the Social Security Administration Puts Millions of Americans at Risk Under the Trump administration, Americans’ private Social Security data could be stolen, distorted, or even actively used against them. Apr 28, 2025 Molly Weston Williamson
A.J.T. v. Osseo Area Schools: The Case That Could Help or Harm America’s Disabled Students ArticleApril 24, 2025 A.J.T. v. Osseo Area Schools: The Case That Could Help or Harm America’s Disabled Students A pending U.S. Supreme Court case could make it much harder for students with disabilities to sue their schools for discrimination, potentially limiting access to schooling for millions of Americans. Apr 24, 2025 Casey Doherty, Hayley Durudogan
Medicaid made my brother’s final weeks more peaceful ArticleApril 4, 2025 Medicaid made my brother’s final weeks more peaceful In an op-ed published by NC Newsline, Mia Ives-Rublee describes her family’s experience with Medicaid, which helped provide critical care for her brother during his final months. Apr 4, 2025 NC Newsline Mia Ives-Rublee
How the Disability and LGBTQI+ Communities Intersect ArticleMarch 27, 2025 How the Disability and LGBTQI+ Communities Intersect The fight for the civil rights and bodily autonomy of the U.S. disability and LGBTQI+ communities are intertwined—and it is more important than ever for them to remain united as nondiscrimination protections in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act are under attack. Mar 27, 2025 Casey Doherty, Haley Norris, Mia Ives-Rublee, 1 More Caleb Smith
Cuts to the Social Security Administration Threaten Millions of Americans’ Retirement and Disability Benefits ArticleMarch 12, 2025 Cuts to the Social Security Administration Threaten Millions of Americans’ Retirement and Disability Benefits As the Social Security Administration cuts thousands of jobs and closes offices, families’ livelihoods are on the line. Mar 12, 2025 Molly Weston Williamson
How the Disability Community Can Fight Back in 2025 ArticleMarch 10, 2025 How the Disability Community Can Fight Back in 2025 The disability community must utilize a three-prong strategy to actively fight back against the Trump administration and Congress. Mar 10, 2025 Mia Ives-Rublee, Casey Doherty
Disabled People Deserve to Make a Living Wage In the NewsJanuary 17, 2025 Disabled People Deserve to Make a Living Wage In an op-ed published by DC Journal, Mia Ives-Rublee explains why an archaic U.S. Department of Labor program involving 14(c) certificates is dangerous and should be phased out. Jan 17, 2025 DC Journal Mia Ives-Rublee
CAP Submits Comments Supporting Proposed Section 14(c) Rule To End Subminimum Wages for Disabled People ArticleJanuary 17, 2025 CAP Submits Comments Supporting Proposed Section 14(c) Rule To End Subminimum Wages for Disabled People The Center for American Progress submitted comments in support of the Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division’s new proposed rule to phase out Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act, ensuring disabled workers are no longer paid subminimum wages. Jan 17, 2025 Mia Ives-Rublee
‘Patrice: The Movie’: A Reel Progress Screening Past EventDecember 10, 2024 ‘Patrice: The Movie’: A Reel Progress Screening Join the Center for American Progress for a special screening and discussion on a documentary rom-com about the next phase of marriage equality: disability. Center for American Progress Dec 10, 2024
Submitting Comments in Support of DOL Rule To Eliminate Section 14(c), Ending Subminimum Wages for Disabled People ArticleDecember 6, 2024 Submitting Comments in Support of DOL Rule To Eliminate Section 14(c), Ending Subminimum Wages for Disabled People This column provides background on Section 14(c) and guidance on how to submit a comment on the Biden administration’s proposed rule to eliminate subminimum wages for disabled people. Dec 6, 2024 Mia Ives-Rublee, Casey Doherty
Ensuring Digital Accessibility in K-12 Schools in a Technology-Driven Era ArticleNovember 13, 2024 Ensuring Digital Accessibility in K-12 Schools in a Technology-Driven Era As technology advances and becomes more integral to K-12 education, school districts and policymakers must prioritize digital accessibility to enhance the educational experiences of students with disabilities and promote equity for all learners. Nov 13, 2024 Weadé James
The Top 5 Ways Project 2025 Would Hurt Disabled People ReportOctober 28, 2024 The Top 5 Ways Project 2025 Would Hurt Disabled People Project 2025 would directly harm disabled people by removing basic civil rights protections and making it harder for these individuals to access necessary resources and services. Oct 28, 2024 Mia Ives-Rublee, Casey Doherty
How the Biden-Harris Administration Is Ensuring Voting Accessibility ArticleOctober 9, 2024 How the Biden-Harris Administration Is Ensuring Voting Accessibility Disabled voters face significant barriers to voting, which the Biden-Harris administration has taken significant action to address. Oct 9, 2024 Mia Ives-Rublee, Alexandra Cogan, Rebecca Mears
Congress must reauthorize the Older Americans Act to keep seniors safe from heat In the NewsSeptember 26, 2024 Congress must reauthorize the Older Americans Act to keep seniors safe from heat In a new article published in STAT, Marquisha Johns and Casey Doherty discuss the threat extreme heat poses to older adults, especially those with disabilities, calling on Congress to authorize the Older Americans Act. Sep 26, 2024 STAT Marquisha Johns, Casey Doherty
City of Las Vegas GreeNVision Reconstruction of Stewart Avenue ArticleJuly 26, 2024 City of Las Vegas GreeNVision Reconstruction of Stewart Avenue This grant provides funding for the city of Las Vegas to reconstruct Stewart Avenue to be easier and safer to traverse and access. Jul 26, 2024
It’s Past Time To Address Reproductive Equity for Disabled People ArticleMay 23, 2024 It’s Past Time To Address Reproductive Equity for Disabled People Advocacy groups and policymakers have long ignored reproductive rights and equity for disabled people, which is why it is essential to bring these issues to the forefront. May 23, 2024 Mia Ives-Rublee
Fact Sheet: Building an Economy That Delivers for Women Fact SheetMarch 14, 2024 Fact Sheet: Building an Economy That Delivers for Women This fact sheet offers a brief summary of CAP’s “Playbook for the Advancement of Women in the Economy,” which provides federal and state policymakers with the tools they need to center women in their economic plans and grow the economy. Mar 14, 2024 Rose Khattar
Playbook for the Advancement of Women in the Economy ReportMarch 14, 2024 Playbook for the Advancement of Women in the Economy This collection of policy recommendations reveals how policymakers can grow the economy by centering the changes that women need in their economic platforms. Mar 14, 2024 Rose Khattar, Sara Estep
Updating SSI Would Improve the Economic Resilience of Low-Income Women ReportMarch 7, 2024 Updating SSI Would Improve the Economic Resilience of Low-Income Women New analysis from the Center for American Progress shows that households relying on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) face higher financial risks than non-SSI households with similar incomes. Mar 7, 2024 Beth Almeida, Isabela Salas-Betsch, Christian E. Weller
Disabled Workers Saw Record Employment Gains in 2023, But Gaps Remain ArticleFebruary 22, 2024 Disabled Workers Saw Record Employment Gains in 2023, But Gaps Remain New data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show that in 2023, disabled people made record-breaking employment gains in a tight labor market; policymakers, however, must do more to close persistent gaps. Feb 22, 2024 Kennedy Andara, Anona Neal, Rose Khattar
Long-Term Solutions to the Overincarceration of People With Mental Health Disabilities ReportJanuary 11, 2024 Long-Term Solutions to the Overincarceration of People With Mental Health Disabilities Policymakers must focus on long-term structural changes in order to reduce the negative interactions of people with mental health disabilities with police. Jan 11, 2024 Mia Ives-Rublee, Christina Stafford
How Labor Unions Help Reduce the Pay Gap for Disabled Workers ArticleDecember 6, 2023 How Labor Unions Help Reduce the Pay Gap for Disabled Workers Disabled workers are underpaid, but union membership helps ensure they earn the same wages as their nondisabled peers. Dec 6, 2023 Aurelia Glass
The Recent COVID-Fueled Rise in Disability Calls for Better Worker Protections ArticleOctober 26, 2023 The Recent COVID-Fueled Rise in Disability Calls for Better Worker Protections Policymakers must take steps to address the recent rise in disability, which has been fueled by long COVID. Oct 26, 2023 Mia Ives-Rublee, Anona Neal