Kecia’s #MeToo Story Individuals with disabilities are seven times more likely to be victims of sexual assault than those without disabilities. Kecia, sexual assault survivor-turned-advocate, is one of those individuals. She was raped, but justice was denied to her because of the failings of our criminal justice system. Kecia’s #MeToo story is a stark reminder that society needs…
Trump Budget Proposal Cuts Independent Living and Other Vital Programs: Contact the Appropriations Committees! Trump’s Budget Proposal (PDF) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Budget in Brief Last week, the President released his budget proposal for FY 2019 (PDF). Unsurprisingly, the budget proposes steep cuts to the programs people with disabilities rely on, including…
Trump Administration works to give relief to Americans facing high premiums, fewer choices Proposed rule to allow short-term, limited-duration insurance for longer periods providing increased choice at a lower cost In direct response to President Trump’s October 2017 Executive Order, the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and the Treasury (the Departments) issued…
TAKE the CHRIL Survey on Health Reform & Disability Participants Needed: National Survey on Health Reform & Disability The NIDILRR-funded Collaborative on Health Reform and Independent Living (CHRIL) is looking for adults with disabilities to complete an online survey about getting and using health insurance and health care services. Whether you have private insurance,…
I/DD Task Force Meeting Set for Boonville The Task Force for Assessment of Services & Supports for People with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities will meet in Boonville on Friday, February 23, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. CT, Boonville Warrick County Public Library, 611 West Main Street, Boonville, IN 47601 The task force will focus their discussion on…
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