Updated July 2, 2026 Quick answer: Disability Pride Month is observed every July to celebrate disability identity and community, mark the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and push for full inclusion in everyday life. The 2026 theme is “The World Works Better With Us.” Key Facts More than 1 in 4 U.S. […]
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Important decisions about programs for people with disabilities are happening right now. Congress is closely divided, so every action and message can make a difference. Here’s what we’re watching...
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If you get Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or other supports tied to income and assets, saving money can feel risky. An Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) account is a tax-ad...
Updated May 11, 2026 Every child with a disability deserves the chance to learn, belong, and thrive in school. The Individualized Education Program, or IEP, is one of the strongest tools to make th...
Today, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a new report documenting major disruption at the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and a sharp rise in the ...
On January 23, 2026, Texas and eight other states—Alaska, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, and South Dakota—renewed their attack on Section 504 and the integration mandate. ...
Congress passed a new law that made cuts to Medicaid, called Public Law 119-21. This law says that some adults with low income who get health coverage through Medicaid will need to report their work o...
Public education is one of our country’s most important promises: a commitment that every child, no matter their abilities or background, deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and participate ful...
For families with children with disabilities, the education journey often feels like navigating an obstacle course blindfolded. Yet with the proper support systems, these children don't just survive i...