DOJ Will No Longer Enforce Key Disability Rights Guidance
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has published a notice stating that long-standing federal guidance on disability rights is not enforceable.
How Reforming the SSI Asset Limit Could Combat Poverty
Disability advocates are calling for the elimination of the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) asset limit, arguing that the current rules punish people for trying to achieve even a basic level of financial stability.
How Screen Bans in Schools Affect Students With Disabilities
Several states have passed laws limiting screens in schools, with some taking effect this year. Some of these laws include exceptions for students with disabilities.
Accessible Housing Basics Guide for People With Disabilities
Accessible housing means having a home you can enter, move around in, and use safely day to day and in an emergency. For many people with disabilities, accessible housing can be the difference between living independently and needing daily assistance for basic activities.
Section 504 Faces New Legal Challenge
A recent lawsuit raises a fundamental question: Who decides how disability rights rules are applied – states or the federal government?
How Assistive Technology Benefits Students With Disabilities
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) mandates that schools must consider and provide necessary assistive technology (AT), but a new federal report found that many schools struggle to provide AT due to several systemic barriers.
Case Alleges Abuse at Center for People With Autism
When parents move their child to a facility for people with autism, they trust the facility’s staff to give their child the care and respect they deserve. But what happens when their child endures abuse while living in the facility?
Driver’s License Designations for Individuals With Autism
Some states now let people with autism and other communication disabilities choose to add a symbol or note to their driver’s license or state ID to alert law enforcement that the individual may communicate differently or be sensitive to sounds, lights, or touch.
Best Cities to Live in for People With Disabilities
The best cities for people with disabilities to live in, according to a WalletHub analysis of 182 U.S. cities, score highest on a combination of quality of life, health care, and economy factors.
How to Prepare to Apply for Social Security Disability
In 2024, the Social Security Administration rejected more than half of initial disability benefits applications. Preparing to apply for disability benefits can be crucial to successfully securing benefits.