This disabled woman built a career. A federal program that helped now penalizes her
Supplemental Security Income provides the medical care that lets people work. But its rules are complex and out of date.
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This 28-year-old from Nepal is telling COP28: Don't forget people with disabilities
Umesh Balal is determined to make the voices of people with disabilities, young people and Indigenous people heard at the world's largest meeting on climate change.
The Violent Arrest Of A Woman With Dementia Highlights The Lack Of Police Training
Advocates say the case puts a spotlight on how ill-prepared police are when encountering someone with a mental disability.
#AbledsAreWeird: People With Disabilities Share Uncomfortable Encounters
"There's really no common sense attached when able-bodied people approach disabled people," says activist Imani Barbarin, who started the hashtag.
After Patient In Vegetative State Gives Birth, Facility's CEO Resigns
Hacienda HealthCare is facing investigations after the birth. Staff at the Phoenix facility reportedly hadn't noticed she was pregnant.
The Sexual Assault Epidemic No One Talks About
People with intellectual disabilities are the victims of sexual assault at a rate seven times higher than those without disabilities. But this epidemic receives little attention.
New Overtime Rules May Put Squeeze On Caregivers For Those With Disabilities
The regulations, expected in the coming weeks, would require employers to pay such caregivers more. But many won't be able to comply because they rely on Medicare reimbursements, which won't change.
Obamacare: People With Disabilities Face Complex Choices
The Affordable Care Act sets up categories of essential health benefits that insurance plans must cover. Some categories, such as maternity care and drug abuse treatment, are straightforward. But "habilitative services" — including treatments like physical and speech therapy — are much more subjective.