Senator Wants To Increase SSI Benefits That Haven’t Been Updated In Decades
With a hearing this week, one senator is pushing for major changes to the long-overlooked Supplemental Security Income program’s modest benefits and low asset limits. The post Senator Wants To…
Cuts to Biden’s Spending Bill Shouldn’t Harm Disabled Americans
Proposed cuts to President Biden’s spending bill would hurt disabled and older Americans who have supported progressive agendas for decades.
Congress May Halve Biden’s $400 Billion Plan To Boost Disability Services
President Joe Biden proposed a massive $400 billion investment in Medicaid home and community-based services earlier this year, but now Congress is considering less than half that amount. The post…
Injured woman says she drained super to survive while waiting years for disability support pension
Senate inquiry told Australia’s disability payment rules need to be ‘rewritten’ as people struggle for months before receiving support Get our free news app; get our morning email briefing A…
U.S. Federal Appeals Court Slams Unethical ADA Practice
On August 17, 2021 judges in the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld sanctions against a Florida lawyer (Scott Dinin) and his client (Alexander Johnson) because of unethical conduct in
Senators Push To Expand Access To ABLE Savings Accounts
A bipartisan group of senators wants to raise the eligibility age for special accounts that allow Americans with disabilities to save money without jeopardizing government benefits. The post Senators Push…
Government disability strategy risks becoming a ‘car crash’, says Tory peer
Lord Shinkwin warns PM he must listen more to views of people with disabilities before releasing report The launch of the government’s long-awaited disability strategy risks becoming a car crash…
Britney Spears Case Spurs Bipartisan Bill Against Conservatorship Abuse
The proposed bill would impose new safeguards and allow conservatees to have their private guardian replaced with an independent public guardian without having to prove misconduct or abuse. The post…
Senators Eye Greater Scrutiny Of Guardianships
Inspired by the case of Britney Spears, a pair of senators want the government to increase oversight and produce more information about guardianships and conservatorships across the country. The post…
After Britney Spears testimony, lawmakers push changes to conservatorship laws
Disability rights activists say proposed reforms don’t go far enough and that flaws in the system trap people in abusive arrangements Last week, Britney Spears testified in court about the…