Category archives: American Association of People with Disabilities
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2 years ago
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Older adults have access to hundreds of federal and state benefits programs. Many retirees meet the requirements for these aids, yet do not know they are eligible and miss opportunities to receive assistance. Others can feel overwhelmed by complex application processes.
BenefitsCheckUp, the N... [read more]
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5 years ago
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A recent push by the federal government to change Medicaid’s funding structure is raising concerns among disability rights advocates that the effort will slash funding for necessary services.
At present, Medicaid is a joint partnership between the federal and individual state governments, and the... [read more]
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6 years ago
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People with disabilities would have an explicit legal right to receive services in the community rather than in an institution under new legislation backed by a bipartisan group of senators and representatives. The legislation, introduced January 15, would if passed represent the most comprehensive ... [read more]
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6 years ago
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As the midterm elections approach, disability rights advocates are concerned about whether all eligible voters with disabilities will, in fact, have the opportunity to exercise their right to vote.
About 35 million eligible voters in the U.S. have a disability – close to one in six. Although ... [read more]
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