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Key disability rights case is under threat, local advocates say
The 1999 Olmstead decision held that people with disabilities have a right to live in their communities. But the federal government has moved to back away from that promise. -
For blind voters, Massachusetts is one of the most accessible states for voting
A new electronic option made the state a ‘pioneer’ in accessibility, but it’s still little-used. -
People with disabilities say changes to home care program are causing gaps in care, unpaid workers
Administrative problems with a MassHealth program that provides personal care attendants, or PCAs, for people with disabilities is leading to gaps in care as well as unpaid workers. -
Disability advocates worry about ‘unintentional harm' in bill to protect health care workers
Families of people with autism and intellectual disabilities say their behavior could be misinterpreted. -
These Mass. nonprofits fight housing discrimination. New federal rules threaten their future.
The Massachusetts Fair Housing Center is suing HUD to preserve access to federal funding. Nonprofits across the country could shrink or shutter under the new grant rules. -
Wheelchair repair bill stalls as legislature ends formal session
Wheelchair users say they often wait months for simple repairs, and bills on Beacon Hill are aimed at addressing the problem. -
Staff at Brandeis research center for disabled parents say federal funding cut may force closure
Staff at the National Research Center for Parents with Disabilities say they could lose their federal funding at the end of August. -
Haverhill culinary program cooks up opportunities for adults with intellectual disabilities
Organizers say adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities are an untapped pool of talent often overlooked in the workplace. -
Disability advocates rally in Boston for faster wheelchair repairs
Many wheelchair users across the country say they wait months for a simple repair. -
Disabled and chronically ill people are at high risk during a heat wave. Here’s how you can help.
Crowded public transportation and a lack of air conditioning can be dangerous.
