Before the Door Opens: The Quiet Work of Making Room for Everyone
Inclusion is often described as a program or initiative. It appears in strategic plans, policy documents, and mission statements. Yet at its core, inclusion is not a checklist.
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Regulatory Review Could Shift How Federal Contractors Support People with Disabilities in the Workforce
Proposed Changes to Federal Employment Requirements for People with Disabilities People with disabilities in the United States continue to be employed at lower rates than people without disabilities.
Medicaid Reform Legislation: Scope, Provisions, and Projected Effects
Across the country, Medicaid provides critical healthcare coverage and support services to millions of people, including older adults, veterans, people with disabilities, and low-income working families.
Silent Drafts
Most things don’t end with certainty. They drift off in silence, or stop before anyone realizes they have finished. Some moments and circumstances remain standing, half-built.
“Let’s Find a Way”: A Life Shaped by Possibility
A personal essay on disability, education, work, home ownership, and the people and supports that helped make those milestones possible.
Medicaid, Community, and Care: Weighing the Cost of Proposed Cuts
Families, caregivers, and disability advocates are paying close attention as the Senate considers a proposal that could further reduce Medicaid funding.
What Belonging Demands
William Harkness’s essay is thoughtful, personal, and carefully constructed.
Accessibility Through the Five Senses: Why It Matters More Than We Think
Many people think of accessibility as something visible: a ramp leading to a door, a button that opens it, or a sign that points the way. In this view, accessibility is functional, mechanical, and reactive.
Federal Moves Signal Potential Rollback in Disability Accessibility Standards
Recent federal actions signal a potential shift in how accessibility is treated in public policy, with implications for millions of Americans who rely on accessible infrastructure and services.
Proposed Department of Energy Rule Could Impact Accessibility Standards for New Construction
The U. S. Department of Energy (DOE) has introduced a proposed rule that could significantly affect accessibility requirements for new construction and alterations in projects it funds.