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In a legal development that civil rights advocates are calling a profound betrayal, the federal government has agreed to a settlement that will eliminate regulatory requirements mandating that individuals with disabilities be served in community settings. The decision, approved by a federal judge late last week, brings an end to a protracted legal battle and…
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A proposed federal overhaul of a critical nationwide health survey is drawing sharp criticism from advocacy groups and researchers who warn that the changes could trigger a drastic undercount of Americans living with developmental disabilities. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is currently pursuing major modifications to the 2028 version of the National…
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By Shaun Heasley | September 25, 2026 In a significant push to address long-standing gaps in medical equity, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced this week a major new federal initiative aimed at bolstering dental care access for children living with developmental disabilities. The program, which represents a $51 million investment,…
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The nation’s top emergency response agency has announced it will bring back specialized training focused on meeting the needs of people with disabilities during disasters, reversing a suspension that has lasted for more than a year. The Federal Emergency Management Agency removed the training from its active curriculum in response to various executive orders, according…
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A first-of-its-kind financial institution specifically designed to meet the unique needs of people with disabilities nationwide, along with their families, caregivers, and supporting organizations, is currently in development and on track to open its doors next year. The upcoming institution, to be known as Artichoke Credit Union, represents a major collaborative initiative aimed at addressing…
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St. Louis has earned the top spot as the best city in the United States for people with disabilities, according to a comprehensive new ranking released by the personal-finance website WalletHub. The annual study evaluates communities nationwide to highlight the best places to live for individuals with disabilities, factoring in everything from urban accessibility to…
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The federal government has agreed to eliminate federal regulatory requirements ensuring that individuals with disabilities are served and supported within community settings. The move, finalized through a court-approved settlement with a coalition of states, has drawn swift and sharp condemnation from disability rights advocates who warn that the decision actively undermines decades of established civil…
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New federal guidance detailing how states must apply stringent Medicaid eligibility rules is doing little to assuage widespread concerns about how the impending changes will impact individuals with developmental and physical disabilities. The comprehensive 33-page document released this month by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services outlines the procedures states should follow to evaluate…
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By Shaun Heasley | September 25, 2026 A significant new federal initiative backed by $51 million in funding is now underway to dramatically increase access to specialized dental care for children with developmental disabilities in communities across the United States. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced this week that its Health Resources…
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FORT WORTH, Texas — State agencies in Texas have unveiled a comprehensive new initiative aimed at dramatically improving access to early childhood settings for children with disabilities and developmental delays. However, early childhood experts, parents, and policy advocates caution that while the roadmap is a promising and overdue acknowledgement of systemic failures, it must be…
