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The Texas primaries in March could be a preview of what to expect in other states that have adopted new laws restricting voting, according to advocates for people with special needs.
Read moreWhile declining COVID-19 cases are good news, the end of the pandemic could mean millions of Medicaid recipients, including millions of children, will lose their coverage.
Read moreTemporary residency in facilities became permanent when residents were denied information and assistance needed to transition back into the community, in violation of the ADA, the Justice Department has found.
Read moreAlthough it took more than a year of back and forth, a comprehensive health care reform bill and an associated reconciliation bill finally passed both houses of Congress. We have highlighted some of the most important features of health care...
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There are so many programs and services available for people with disabilities that it can make your head spin. Fortunately, the federal government has created a Web site that collects information about a wide variety of state and federal resources...
Read moreSocial Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is one of the major federal programs that provides monetary assistance to people with disabilities. Although the lack of strict financial standards makes SSDI benefits easier to manage once they are obtained, not everyone with...
Read moreThe Temple University Collaborative has written "A Practical Guide for People With Mental Health Conditions Who Want to Work" to help provide that support to people with mental health diagnoses who wish to return to successful careers.
Read moreFor a variety of reasons, people with special needs are more likely to suffer physical, mental and financial abuse than are others. Here are some ways to prevent and recognize abuse.
Read moreThe Americans with Disabilities Act, commonly known as the ADA, is considered one of the most important pieces of civil rights legislation for people with disabilities. This is how it works.
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