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THE WASHINGTON POST: Disabled Americans fear losing protections if states’ lawsuit succeeds

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An ongoing lawsuit challenges Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, which legally mandates access and accommodations across wide swaths of the public. The article features an interview with Jennifer Kucera. She has a form of muscular dystrophy that limits her ability to move. Daily caregivers help her get out of bed, bathe and dress. Without them, Kucera, 55, said she would be forced to live in an institution. Millions of disabled Americans who rely on Medicaid for legally mandated services to remain integrated in society are fearful that their services could be cut.

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