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Colorado Lawmakers Launch New Commission on Medicaid to Examine Long-Term Sustainability and Care Services
By Matt VanAuken, DP Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director Earlier this year, the Colorado Legislature enacted a significant new...
Plovdiv’s Rowing Base Hosts Seventh Annual “Happy Hand in Hand” Festival, Celebrating Inclusion and Ability Through Sport
PLOVDIV — On October 7, 2023, the scenic Rowing Base in Plovdiv transformed into a vibrant hub of athletic energy,...
Wheelchair Travel Gears Up for ‘Autumn Abroad’ as Family Life, Global Accessibility Initiatives Take Center Stage
The new school year is officially underway, bringing with it a wave of major transitions for the Morris household. With...
Navigating Disability Living Allowance: A Comprehensive Guide and Update for the Tuberous Sclerosis Association Community
The Tuberous Sclerosis Association (TSA) Support Line has recently experienced a notable surge in enquiries regarding Disability Living Allowance (DLA)....
NCIL Welcomes Parker Glick as New Independent Living Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator
The National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) is proud to announce the appointment of Parker Glick (he/él) as its new...
Mixed Reviews for Hilton University of Florida Conference Center: Prime Location Overshadowed by Serious Accessibility Concerns
When planning a trip to Gainesville, Florida, to visit family, travelers looking for convenience often turn to the Hilton University...
Federal Court Order Rescinds Section 504 Community Integration Regulations, Sparking Concern Among Disability Rights Advocates
Dear Independent Living Community, Yesterday afternoon, the federal judge presiding over the ongoing and closely watched legal case of Texas...
Federal Judge Throws Out Key Community Integration Provisions of 2024 HHS Section 504 Rule in Nationwide Order
WASHINGTON — In a sweeping legal development that has sent shockwaves through the disability rights community, a federal judge entered...
Navigating Everyday Ableism: How One Family Turns Intrusive Encounters into Lessons on Dignity and Self-Advocacy
As soon as her lingering stare locked onto John, with her lips caught somewhere between a downturned pout and a...
Federal Judge Throws Out Section 504 Community Integration Provisions Nationwide Following DOJ and Multi-State Agreement
A federal judge has officially entered an order throwing out the vital community integration provisions of the Section 504 rule...