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& Proud shares " people don't just need sleep. They need stretches of time where the world isn't asking anything of them at all."

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A waitlist for 24/7 care for Colorado adults with disabilities is 7 years long. State cuts could double it. After years of trying to clear the waitlist for the adult developmental disabilities waiver, this year’s budget crisis could double it

The Autistic Self Advocacy Network Shares "When states need to make budget cuts, Medicaid waivers are one of the things that are cut first. In Colorado, state budget cuts may double the already long wait time for services. This is just from the state's budget shortfall, the federal Medicaid cuts aren't yet making an impact. "

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https://coloradosun.com/2026/03/27/medicaid-budget-cuts-developmental-disabilities-waitlist/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSBf9FleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETF0MWlIbGRFTmpxMXAyaXRLc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHuiV_cRwTQ6yK8hzxr68WWy4QCUiSjtp8jclzgnBqdUAfLhhZ3uWgFbYBJEf_aem_cePgMDhg5fl5zg8LScacWg

The Community Living Alternatives' Specialized Service in Aurora supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Program activities include gardening, computer skills, music, dance, cooking, arts and crafts, exercise, meditation, yoga and more.

A waitlist for 24/7 care for Colorado adults with disabilities is 7 years long. State Medicaid cuts could double it. After years of trying to clear the waitlist for the adult developmental disabilities waiver, this year’s budget crisis could double it

Autism Spectrum News :One Spectrum One Community Embracing Diversity, Rejecting Division

Advocate, Writer, Author, and Public Speaker Sam Farmer argues that breaking up the into subgroups like "profound autism" risks intensifying division within the community and threatening the identities of those who have worked hard to embrace their autistic selves. Instead, he calls for an unwavering societal commitment to the care economy and individualized needs assessments as the true path to ensuring all autistic individuals receive the support they deserve.

“Autistic Personal Philosophy: Why Breaking Up the Autism Spectrum Would Be a Bad Idea” By Sam Farmer
Neurodiversity Advocate, Writer, Author, and Public Speaker
📰 Read the article: https://autismspectrumnews.org/autistic-personal-philosophy-why-breaking-up-the-autism-spectrum-would-be-a-bad-idea/?fb
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Physical Disabilities : What You Need To Know - Not all disabilities are visible. Not all wheelchair users cannot walk. Every disabled person deserves dignity, access and respect. SDASN

PBS Brings Back Series Focused On Character With by Shaun Heasley

A popular drama centering on a detective with autism who has a unique way of solving crimes is set to return.PBS said that it will air a new season of the British show “Patience” this summer. The series follows Patience Evans, a woman with autism who works in the criminal records office in the city of York. She is drafted to help solve complex criminal investigations after a detective notices her extraordinary attention to detail.

https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2026/05/20/pbs-brings-back-series-focused-on-character-with-autism/32011/
Ella Maisy Purvis as Patience Evans in the PBS show "Patience."

PBS Brings Back Series Focused On Character With Autism A popular drama centering on a detective with autism who has a unique way of solving crimes is set to return.

Northeast ADA Center Shares HR1 Work Rules Create Concerns for People with Disabilities by Ray Cebula and Ellice Switzer



New Medicaid HR1 work requirements are raising concerns for thousands of people with disabilities who rely on Medicaid to work, live independently in their communities, and manage complex health needs. In this article from Ray Cebula and Ellice Switzer of the Yang-Tan Institute within the Cornell University ILR School, they offer a summary of what you can expect and work-related exceptions.
https://lnkd.in/eAzTHNwF
https://www.ilr.cornell.edu/carow/carow-policy/medicaid-hr1-work-rules-create-concerns-people-disabilities
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America 250: The history of American and healthcare access by Acacia James | [email protected]

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, reflecting on advances in civil rights highlights the importance of healthcare equity for all Americans. One of the most transformative laws in American history is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), signed into law by George H.W. Bush in 1990. The marked a turning point in ensuring that people with disabilities are not excluded from essential services — including healthcare and oral health.
Before the ADA, people with disabilities often faced widespread discrimination in medical settings. Many healthcare facilities lacked basic accessibility features. Progress started with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibited disability discrimination in federally funded programs, including hospitals and clinics. However, protections were limited and gaps in access were still significant.

https://wtop.com/250-years-of-america/2026/05/america-250-the-history-of-american-disability-rights-and-healthcare-access/

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America 250: The history of American disability rights and healthcare access - WTOP News Signed into law in 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act remains a landmark achievement in civil rights and healthcare accessibility.

People with or could lose Medicaid under new work rules, advocates say

Advocates for people with serious illnesses, like cancer and HIV, say the strict Medicaid work rules that the Trump administration released are likely to put ongoing treatments in jeopardy.

https://www.npr.org/2026/06/03/nx-s1-5845097/medicaid-work-requirements-cuts-hiv-cancer?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_term=nprnews&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&fbclid=IwY2xjawSSXAFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFmbW0wRjc4NkxXdjlYakhyc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrtK81lDlIecGa8OpQwgkh3bIl80eufNWIW1JhWiOFyA-3IhpcFKdb1bxwgx_aem_GP8y1erOvWfyLmCmBi8jog

Dr. Mehmet Oz, who leads the Centers for and Services, explained the new work rules coming to Medicaid on Tuesday in the White House briefing room.

People with cancer or HIV could lose Medicaid under new work rules, advocates say Adults on Medicaid will be required to work 80 hours per month. The Trump administration says people who are sick will have to prove they are too sick to work to be exempt from the new work rules.

ADHD Works at Work shares The Invisible Load of Being at work: https://lnkd.in/eAZRn9eX

-Worrying about what's on our computer screen
-Forcing ourselves to sit or act "normally" instead of how feels comfortable
-Criticizing ourselves for losing focus due to distractions or noise
-Ruminating on what to wear and whether it looks "professional"enough
-Felling overwhelmed in meetings- worrying about how we come across instead of engaging

From Commitments to Implementation by Disability Belongs : On June 11th at 4:45 p.m. ET, join us on Zoom for an event that will explore the role of the Disability 20 (D20) in bringing disability-led leadership closer to global decision-making and building a permanent mechanism for engagement within the G20.

Twenty years after adoption of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), disability leaders from G20 countries are coming together to ensure that disability inclusion is not only a human rights commitment, but a driving force for economic growth, sustainable development, resilience, and global cooperation. Disability Belongs™ serves on the Steering Group for the Disability 20.

On June 11th at 4:45 p.m. ET, join us on Zoom for an event that will explore the role of the Disability 20 (D20) in bringing disability-led leadership closer to global decision-making and building a permanent mechanism for engagement within the G20. American Sign Language (ASL), International Sign Language, and English captioning will be provided, and a replay will be posted on the D20 landing page.

Additionally, the D20 is looking for people to take a survey, the results of which will inform the 2026 D20’s draft and final recommendations, inform discussions at the UN Conference of States Parties (COSP) side event on June 11th, and support the transition to the United Kingdom’s 2027 G20 Presidency.https://www.disabilitybelongs.org/2026/06/from-commitments-to-implementation/

D20 America 250 Disability 2026 Illustration for June 11th at 4:45 p.m. ET, Zoom for an event that will explore the role of the Disability 20 (D20) in bringing disability-led leadership closer to global decision-making and building a permanent mechanism for engagement within the G20.

From Commitments to Implementation - Disability Belongs™ Exploring the role of the Disability 20 in bringing disability-led leadership closer to global decision-making and building a permanent mechanism for engagement within the G20.