Iowa lawmakers are being asked to make changes to the income laws for people with disabilities. Disabilities advocates are hold an event at the Statehouse tomorrow in support of House File 2589. Also known as the "Work Without Worry" bill, it would raise the income limit and eliminate the asset ceiling for people with disabilities - allowing them to remain eligible for federal benefits. .
New York disability rights advocates are working to break barriers in numerous legislative areas, including those in transportation, housing, and employment. Another area of focus is voting and accessible polling places. A Brennan Center for Justice report finds almost all of New York s polling places aren t disability accessible - leaving them unable to accommodate a quarter of the state s population. .
Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch asked the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration Monday to pause budget cuts that could punish Indiana s "most vulnerable" residents. .
(KMAland) Many Nebraskans age 65 and older with health limitations, as well as younger people living with a disability, want to remain in their own homes.
Many Nebraskans age 65 and older with health limitations, as well as younger people living with a disability, want to remain in their own homes. Medicaid s Home and Community Based Services Waiver programs can make it possible. Stephanie Hoyt, who supervises the Medicaid Aged and Disabled Waiver program at the Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging, said it waives the fees for in-home support. .