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Join the FEMA Office of Disability Integration and Coordination (ODIC) July 21, 2021, 11:00 am -12: 00 pm ET celebrating the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which focuses on independent living for…

The Missouri Supreme Court building in Jefferson City (photo courtesy FLICKR / David Shane, licensed under CC BY 2.0). In a few hours the most important moment in the Eight year battle for Medicaid expansion will…

Interest groups are relieved that the federal government has stopped assessing the National Disability Insurance (NDIS). While they hope to work with the government to help shape a people-centered program, they are also willing to oppose…

A week and a half ago, New York State announced a milestone: More than 70% of adults in the Empire State had at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine. And what is its meaning? According to the Associated…

"As you may already know, HARI is the trade association and lobbyist for Rhode Island hospitals and, as such, is not a disinterested third party eligible for this comprehensive review," wrote Morna A. Murray. "Indeed, the notion that HARI…

Disability advocates have supported calls for a full independent investigation into a "terrible" case of alleged…

A pioneering five-year program led and controlled by disabled people has left a legacy of independent life research that, according to a new report, can now be used to advocate change in policies and services across the UK. But it has also…

According to an analysis by SBS News that turned in hundreds of submissions to a parliamentary inquiry, there is fierce opposition to independent NDIS assessments coming not only from the disability community but also from legal groups,…

This is an opinion column from Paul Caune, a lawyer for people with disabilities. More information about CBC's opinion, Please look at ... FAQ. The biggest problem for citizens living in long-term care facilities is that they have no…

So we see again the two Houses of Congress trying to work out a COVID-19 bill to help us all overcome this nightmare we call a pandemic.Then, just last Monday, both Houses of Congress passed a limited $ 900…