13+ hour, 40+ min ago  (430+ words) Disability Belongs" The Reintroduction of the CVTA Act: Bridging the Digital Divide for People with Disabilities Reintroduced by Senator Edward J. Markey (MA), Senator Ben Ray Luj'n (NM), Representative Debbie Dingell (MI-06), and Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) Disability Belongs" supports the CVTA…...

5+ day, 11+ hour ago  (261+ words) The U. S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has delayed when state and local governments must make their websites and mobile apps accessible to people with disabilities. These requirements were finalized in 2024 under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and were set to…...

1+ week, 16+ hour ago  (393+ words) When disability is included meaningfully in what children are exposed to, it benefits all learners by broadening understanding, strengthening empathy, and encouraging curiosity about and respect for different ways of living and learning. Early disability representation also helps create environments…...

3+ week, 10+ hour ago  (460+ words) Disability Belongs" is a diverse, disability-led nonprofit dedicated to changing how society views and values people with disabilities. By redefining narratives of disability, developing disability-inclusive leaders, and driving opportunity for the disability community, Disability Belongs" empowers people to thrive in…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (736+ words) Disability Belongs" The Business Case for Inclusion: Benefits for Employees It's a fact: business performance is closely tied to how well employees are supported at work. A growing body of research shows that employees are more productive, innovative, and committed…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (449+ words) Disability Belongs" Three Years After Her Passing, Judy Heumann's Impact Lives On Judy took a leading role in the historic 504 sit-in in San Francisco " the longest sit-in at a federal building to date, lasting 26 days. The result of the protest…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (417+ words) As conversations about health care costs, income supports, and federal funding continue into 2026, one issue consistently shapes disabled people's economic security but is often overlooked: caregiving. A caregiver is someone who takes responsibility for helping to care for another person....

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (327+ words) Disability Belongs" Federal Policy Updates for February 2026 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income In January 2026, the Social Security Administration (SSA) implemented a 2. 8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security benefits, including Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (234+ words) Apply for the 2026 Disability Impact Awards On January 1, 2026, a major change to ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) accounts took effect nationwide. The ABLE Age Adjustment Act raised the disability onset age for ABLE eligibility from before age 26 to before…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (259+ words) Apply for the 2026 Disability Impact Awards California's Medi-Cal program has made a major policy shift: after eliminating asset tests in 20222024, the state has now reinstated asset limits for many people with disabilities and older adults. The new rules took effect…...