On June 22, 1999, the Supreme Court decided in Olmstead v. L.C. that people with disabilities cannot be unnecessarily segregated and that they have a right to receive services in the most integrated setting possible. The case was brought by Lois … [Read more...] about Honoring the Anniversary of Olmstead and Lois Curtis
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National Assistive Technology Awareness Day – Shining a Light on the Value of Technology and Advocacy
National Assistive Technology Awareness Day was celebrated on April 6th. The awareness day is an opportunity to recognize and honor the critical role that assistive technology plays in helping people with disabilities more equitably participate in … [Read more...] about National Assistive Technology Awareness Day – Shining a Light on the Value of Technology and Advocacy
Honoring Disability Pride Month
On July 26th, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law. In the thirty-one years since, that day has come to mark a recognition of “disability pride”, defined by the publication AmeriDisability as “accepting and honoring each … [Read more...] about Honoring Disability Pride Month
Medicare Case Study: Returning to Work After Disability Benefits End
Ms. A. had been eligible for Medicare due to her disability. On January 1, 2020, she returned to work. Because her new work income was greater than “substantial gainful activity”[1] (SGA) her monthly Social Security (SSA) Disability Insurance cash … [Read more...] about Medicare Case Study: Returning to Work After Disability Benefits End