AN NPR survey finds that people with disability still find hotels unaccommodating, even 35 years after passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Congress calls for a crackdown on companies charging disabled vets
Congress is calling for action in response to reporting last week from NPR that “claim shark” companies are using aggressive tactics to make millions off of veterans, despite warnings from VA’s that it may be illegal.
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CDC pauses remote work arrangements for employees with disabilities, union says
Members of a union representing federal workers said it has been waiting for guidance from the CDC and its parent agency on whether telework will be considered an accommodation under its revised policy.
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With disability rights under attack, history offers hope and a possible playbook
Harvard researcher Ari Ne’eman says the policy shifts underway under the Trump administration pose a unique threat to people with disabilities, but that they’ve fought for rights before and won.
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For homeless seniors, finding stable housing takes a village — and a lot of luck
The number of unhoused seniors is expected to triple by 2030. As rents rise, it becomes tougher to find affordable housing that’s accessible for those with medical conditions and disabilities.
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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 But its rules are complex and out of date.Â
