Disability Issues

Once a person becomes a guardian, they should be aware of their responsibilities. Since the ward loses significant rights, guardians must promote their autonomy to the fullest possible extent.

A ward of the state is a person under the government's protection. Children and adults with cognitive disabilities can become wards of the state.

Hundreds of thousands of people nationwide are on waiting lists to enroll in such HCBS. A newly reintroduced bill, the Better Care Better Jobs Act, seeks to address this issue.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is proposing the expanding Medicare coverage of seat elevation systems for eligible types of power wheelchairs.

On March 4, 2023, the disability community lost a longtime leader and hero, Judy Heumann, who died of a heart attack at the age of 75.

Depending on your situation, you may qualify for an extended leave from work that will allow you to keep your job while you focus your time on caring for your loved one.

Group home settings allow residents to receive extra support in a community setting without sacrificing their independence.

A True Link card could save your family member from exploitation and predatory banking practices.

As of March 2023, states are on the hook to ensure that home- and community-based housing services for its participants are meeting the federal government’s minimum standards.