Congress is currently debating the 2025 Federal Budget Reconciliation bill, and the proposed changes could dramatically reshape how states run essential programs like Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). If passed, these changes could cause millions of disabled people, older adults, and low-income families to lose critical support. What’s Being Proposed? The federal [click to continue...] The post How the 2025 Federal Budget Could Change State Policy and Impac...| Disability Belongs
This issue brief is intended for policymakers and disability advocates. Its goal is to inform and support a deeper understanding of how the proposed budget reconciliation bill may impact the lives of people with disabilities. It also offers policy recommendations aimed at strengthening protections and improving outcomes for the disability community. [click to continue...] The post Budget Reconciliation Issue Brief: Impact on People with Disabilities appeared first on Disability Belongs.| Disability Belongs
Today, the ADA serves as both a safeguard and a symbol of progress and justice. Revisiting its history reminds us why we must protect it.| Disability Belongs