Disability Rights

Oct 22, 2025 | 4:56 pm ET By Shauneen Miranda WASHINGTON — Proposed mass layoffs at the U.S. Department of Education have raised alarm among disability advocates and Democratic lawmakers over the potential impact on millions of students with disabilities. Advocates warn that the department cannot carry out its legally mandated functions for special education services and…

The president called the layoffs a part of cuts to “Democrat programs,” but children across the nation would be impacted. Sara Luterman October 17, 2025, 11:07 a.m. CT The Trump administration’s decision to lay off most employees within the U.S. Department of Education’s special education office was described by the president this week as part of cuts to “Democrat programs…

Sources say the changes to Social Security are “a priority” for Office of Management and Budget director Russell Vought. By Chris Walker Published October 7, 2025 A new report suggests that the Trump White House is planning on drastically changing how the Social Security Administration (SSA) calculates whether a person is eligible for disability payments,…

by Shaun Heasley | October 6, 2025 Federal officials are again delaying enforcement of new regulations expanding the rights of airline passengers with disabilities, but this time they are considering rewriting many of the provisions. The U.S. Department Transportation said it will not enforce four key parts of what’s known as the “Wheelchair Rule” while it…

Eric’s ID Law took effect in Maryland on Oct. 1. Here’s what it means for people with hidden disabilities. By Gina Cook Updated on October 2, 2025 at 2:50 pm People with intellectual and developmental disabilities now have the option to get a special symbol on their Maryland ID cards or driver’s licenses. It’s part of an effort to…

Wisconsin has among the lowest unemployment insurance benefits in the country By Beatrice Lawrence October 2, 2025 Cliff Neuman of Grafton has been living on Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI, for much of his life. He’s needed to work in order to supplement that income. But his job and earning options are very limited. “It’s…

By Disability Insider  October 02, 2025 American Airlines violated federal law when it refused to provide a reasonable accommodation for a blind reservations representative and then fired her, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit filed on September 29. According to the lawsuit, American failed to provide a reasonable accommodation to…

By: Morgan Chilson October 1, 2025 10:52 am TOPEKA — Complying with a federal policy designed to avoid conflicts of interest could cause “massive system disruption” for Kansans who have intellectual and developmental disabilities, an advocate told legislators last week. Multiple people testified Sept. 25 before the Special Committee on Health and Social Services, to…

By Nick Lentz,  Updated on: September 26, 2025 / 11:07 PM CDT / CBS Minnesota The Minnesota Department of Human Services recently suspended payments to 11 providers that serve adults with disabilities over “credible allegations” of fraud, according to a letter written by Temporary Commissioner Shireen Gandhi and obtained by WCCO. According to the letter addressed…

Reductions for home services and life skills for disabled Arizonans under 18 will begin after Oct. 1. Author: Craig Harris Published: 9:10 PM PDT September 24, 2025 PHOENIX — A state Division of Developmental Disabilities executive apologized to hundreds of parents on Wednesday during an online town hall and outlined the reasons for the upcoming cuts to thousands…