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THE ATLANTIC: Doctors Are Failing Patients With Disabilities

Many people with disabilities describe challenges in finding physicians prepared to care for them. Not only do many clinics lack the necessary equipment—such as...

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NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY: Strengthening the HCBS Ecosystem – Responding to Dangers of Congregate Settings during COVID-19

In the wake of the disproportionate death toll in congregate settings during the COVID-19 pandemic, this report examines weaknesses in the home and community-based...

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ADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING: Resources for Boosting Vaccinations Among Older Adults and People with Disabilities

Staying up-to-date on vaccinations is the most important thing we all can do to protect ourselves from serious illness due to COVID-19. It’s particularly crucial for...

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NATIONAL GOVENORS ASSOCIATION: Addressing Wages Of The Direct Care Workforce Through Medicaid Policies

The direct care workforce represents a critical component of the United States employment market, yet pay remains low. States have taken a variety of actions through...

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NATIONAL REHABILITATION INFORMATION CENTER: Study Highlights the Impact of COVID-19 on the Delivery of Personal Assistance Services for People with Disabilities

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has impacted marginalized communities in many ways, especially those with disabilities and their access to health care. Approximately...

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DISABILITY SCOOP: Supreme Court To Hear Case That Could Have Major Consequences For People With Disabilities

Despite strong pushback from disability advocates, a case that could severely restrict the rights of those who rely on Medicaid and other government programs is set...

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WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICE: Electronic Visit Verification Hard Launch

Announcement: Electronic Visit Verification Hard Launch ForwardHealth Update 2022-48, “Personal Care Services Electronic Visit Verification Hard Launch...

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NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO: Americans with disabilities need an updated long-term care plan, say advocates

25% of adult Americans live with a disability and nearly 75% of those live with family members. Most don't have a plan for when family members can no longer take care...

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GWAAR: Family Caregiver Involvement | Hospital Discharge Survey

Family Caregiver Involvement | Hospital Discharge Survey: GWAAR, in partnership with our grassroots caregivers, are conducting a survey to collect Wisconsin family...

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URBAN INSISTUTE: People with Disabilities Living in the US Face Urgent Barriers to Housing

Millions of people living in the United States are feeling the effects of one of the worst affordable housing crises in a generation. But for the growing number of...

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FORBES: Why Is The Employment Gap For People With Disabilities So Consistently Wide?

As this year’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month ends, there is at least some rare good news. U.S. employment statistics over the last several months...

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