Does Medicare still cover durable medical equipment? Yes—but the six-month Medicare enrollment moratorium does apply to certain DME suppliers. Here’s what it means for people who rely on DME:
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We are gathering stories from disabled voters about voting accessibility (particularly looking for folks from IN, MO, MN, RI, TX, UT, & WY). Please complete this Google form if you are interested in sharing your story:
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We are gathering stories from disabled voters about voting accessibility (particularly looking for folks from IN, MO, RI, TX, UT, & WY). Please complete this Google form if you're interested in sharing your story:
https://t.co/lAQuX7JFbY
New toolkit out now! It's designed to help advocates ensure states comply with HHS' Section 504 rule, which strengthens disability nondiscrimination protections across health care, child welfare systems, and other federally funded programs.
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New @CAPDisability report explains how guardianship can restrict the voting rights of disabled people, analyzes 52 bills in 20 states + Congress, and outlines solutions to protect and expand the franchise.
A must-read for advocates and policymakers.
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John is one of the 1.3 million disabled adults who lives with a guardian in the U.S.
He has the right to vote just like any other American—but some states have stripped away access to the ballot for adults living under guardianships.
Since 2023, lawmakers introduced 52 bills on guardianship and voting rights. Only 7 passed—and none expanded voting access. We need structural change.
New @CAPDisability report explains how.
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People under guardianship face a patchwork of voting laws that create confusion, inequity, and disenfranchisement. New @CAPDisability report breaks down the data and offers state + federal solutions to protect the franchise.
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Tomorrow, December 10, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral argument in Hamm v. Smith, a case that could fundamentally alter how courts assess intellectual disability in death penalty cases.
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Thank you for joining us for #IDEA50 this week! Remember: IDEA is a civil rights law. Protect it. Fund it. Celebrate it. #IDEA50
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Before IDEA, more than 1.8 million disabled children were denied education altogether. The Trump administration plans to allow history to repeat itself. #IDEA50
IDEA provides planning and services to disabled students to help them transition from school to work, college, and community life. Protect IDEA’s promise for the next generation. #IDEA50
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For 50 years, IDEA has helped disabled children get the education they need to dream big about their future. With more than $38 billion gap in IDEA funding, elected officials must protect and strengthen IDEA to ensure students continue to get the services they need. #IDEA50
Protecting IDEA and Medicaid funding is essential to ensuring timely identification of students with disabilities and evaluating them for necessary services. #IDEA50
Fifty years ago, Congress passed the IDEA to end the exclusion of disabled children from public schools. Today, that promise is under threat from inadequate funding and policy rollbacks. #IDEA50
Elena Hung and her daughter, Xiomara, talk about the importance of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and what they hope for its future. #IDEA50
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IDEA serves children as young as infancy and toddlerhood through its Part C early intervention services. But administrative and funding barriers mean only about half who qualify are enrolled. #IDEA50