If you become disabled under the statutory definition that the Social Security Administration must follow, the Administration helps you meet your basic needs and maintain a higher quality […]
Tammy Duckworth Demands Justice Department Action for People with Disabilities
Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) and other lawmakers are pushing to make it easier for Americans with disabilities to take action if they feel their rights have been violated. […]
Charleston group is looking for more members to tackle accessibility issues in the city
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – The Mayor’s Commission on Disability Issues, a group that works on disability issues in Charleston, is looking for more people to join so they […]
Class action complaint accuses Tennessee Department of Child Services of mistreating children with disabilities • Tennessee Lookout
A new class action lawsuit alleges that child welfare agencies illegally and unconstitutionally detain children with disabilities in prison-like facilities where they pepper spray the children, assault them, […]
West Virginia Emergency Personnel Partial Disability Benefits | Legislative Session
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Ohio could end subminimum wage policy for disabled workers
This will impact organizations in Dayton, Springfield and Lebanon, which are participating in the federal program along with 45 other employers across Ohio. Some day care providers who […]
VA Benefits for Family Members and Caregivers
Spouse, dependent child, surviving spouse, surviving child, or caregiver Find out if you qualify for medical or related benefits through CHAMPVA or other programs, and find out about […]
Disability should not be a ‘special concern’ for churches, experts say
ROME – Greater acceptance and recognition of the sense of belonging of people with disabilities in the life of the Church would help prevent abuse and is something […]
DCS and Department of Education sued over abuse allegations
NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) – Disability Rights Tennessee has filed a lawsuit against the State of Tennessee, the Department of Child Services (DCS), the DCS Commissioner, the State Department […]
Lawsuit alleges Tennessee mistreats youth with disabilities in state custody
David Royer and Jessica Gertler 2 days ago MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A federal class action lawsuit filed Wednesday alleges that Tennessee’s juvenile justice system is placing children with […]