Accessible Voting is Under Attack 35 Years After the ADA

From restrictive legislation to inaccessible polling places, barriers persist that undermine the rights of voters with disabilities.

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Medicaid Work Requirements Don’t Work — They Harm People with Disabilities

We’ve been here before. Work requirements only cut care, nothing else.

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Rights of Federal Employees with Disabilities, Explained

The Trump administration has issued a number of directives affecting federal employees with disabilities, but laws protecting these workers remain.

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Add Civil Liberties Knowhow to Your Back-to-School Checklist  

In addition to those pencils and notebooks, keep a handy stock of important information about students’ rights so everyone can learn in a welcoming environment.

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We the People: Kendra Gottsleben

"We all need to strive to create a society where everyone is embraced and empowered. All means all."

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It Took Me 12 Years to Get Out of My Conservatorship. Now I’m Finally Free.

My parents didn’t trust me to make my own choices, but with supported decision-making, I’m finally able to live life on my terms.

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Here's How Georgia's New Voting Law Harms Voters With Disabilities

We’re fighting to ensure the voices of voters with disabilities are heard.

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For People with Disabilities on Parole and Probation, Accessible Communication is Essential

Our clients were repeatedly denied sign language interpretation necessary to understand the conditions of their release. They paid the price with their freedom.

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Voting With a Disability: Breaking Down Barriers to the Ballot

With accessible voting under attack, we’re bringing people with disabilities the information they need to vote.

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