CAPDisability @CAPDisability

Official account of the Disability Justice Initiative at @amprog #DisabilityAtCAP americanprogress.org/topic/disabili… Washington, DC Joined July 2018

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American Progress @amprog

2 weeks ago

From the largest cut to Social Security Administration staff in history to the end of FEMA's door-to-door disaster aid, Casey Doherty explains how the Trump administration is waging an all-out war against disabled people. ➡️ Read the report: americanprogress.org/article/the-tr…

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CAP K-12 Education @EdProgress

4 weeks ago

Extreme heat disrupts children's health, learning, & development. As federal protections are being stripped away, it’s important to understand how state, local, and community leaders can step up. RSVP today to join our virtual event: americanprogress.org/events/reachin…

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CAPDisability @CAPDisability

4 weeks ago

The Disability Justice Initiative is seeking stories from disabled voters about voting access nationwide. Sign up to share your story here! Reposts appreciated. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

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HealthBegins @HealthBegins

4 weeks ago

"In the first six months of his second term, the Trump administration has waged what appears to be an all-out war against disabled people." The Trump Administration’s War on Disability americanprogress.org/article/the-tr… via @amprog @CAPDisability

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CAPDisability @CAPDisability

a month ago

Instead of stripping away existing protections for disabled Americans, Congress should use the ADA’s inclusive framing to increase support for this growing community, @amprog’s Mia Ives-Rublee argues for @InsideSourcesDC: dcjournal.com/politicians-do…

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CAPDisability @CAPDisability

a month ago

Executive actions, budget cuts, layoffs, and legislation—all enacted in the Trump administration’s first six months—have curtailed disability rights and services, including access to Medicaid and the right to free, appropriate public education. New report: americanprogress.org/article/the-tr…

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CAPDisability @CAPDisability

2 months ago

The reconciliation bill would devastate disabled students: - Cuts Medicaid, slashing school health services - Restricts SNAP, limiting free meals - Hurts part-time college students - Diverts billions to private school vouchers More: americanprogress.org/article/the-to…

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American Progress @amprog

3 months ago

The Trump administration's Big "Beautiful" Bill is a dangerous step backward for the U.S. health care system. americanprogress.org/article/the-bi…

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CAPDisability @CAPDisability

4 months ago

The Republican tax and budget bill, which just passed the House, would make it more difficult for individuals experiencing homelessness to access health care and food assistance. New from @CAPDisability 's Mia Ives-Rublee and Kennedy Andara: americanprogress.org/article/congre…

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CAPDisability @CAPDisability

4 months ago

Trump’s attacks on DEI are making college less accessible for disabled students. @amprog’s Mia Ives-Rublee explains for @TeenVogue: teenvogue.com/story/college-…

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CAPDisability @CAPDisability

4 months ago

The reconciliation bill that just passed out of committee in the House proposes cutting Medicaid and gutting essential services upon which children, older people, and disabled people rely. New from @CAPDisability's Mia Ives-Rublee: americanprogress.org/article/federa…

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CAP Health @CAP_Health

4 months ago

New from @amprog House Republicans’ proposed Medicaid work reporting requirements would lead to avoidable deaths. Read more: americanprogress.org/article/house-…

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CAPDisability @CAPDisability

4 months ago

Proposals to impose work requirements on Medicaid expansion enrollees would cause large coverage losses and hundreds of avoidable deaths each year in many congressional districts. New from @CAP_Health: americanprogress.org/article/house-…

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CAP Health @CAP_Health

4 months ago

New findings reveal how Medicaid work reporting requirements would harm manufacturing, agriculture, and service workers. Millions could lose coverage they depend on. Read more: americanprogress.org/article/medica…

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American Progress @amprog

4 months ago

"The fight for Medicaid is a basic fight for the right to health insurance." Advocates gathered on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. to hold a 24-hour vigil for Medicaid and share how cuts to Medicaid would be devastating for them and their families.

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CAPDisability @CAPDisability

4 months ago

Right now, Congress is debating a budget that would cut $880 billion from Medicaid. That’s why we’re in DC sharing to stories to make sure our elected officials know why they must #ProtectMedicaid. youtube.com/live/tBo00pL1w…

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CAPDisability @CAPDisability

4 months ago

Medicaid matters at every stage of life. But right now, Congress is pushing forward a budget resolution that would cut $880 billion in lifesaving care. We can’t let that happen. Join us in DC for a 24-hour #ProtectMedicaid vigil. go.caringacross.org/a/dc-medicaid-…

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CAPDisability @CAPDisability

4 months ago

A pending U.S. Supreme Court case could make it much harder for students with disabilities to sue their schools for discrimination, potentially limiting access to schooling for millions of Americans. New from @CAPDisability 's Casey Doherty: americanprogress.org/article/a-j-t-…

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American Progress @amprog

5 months ago

The Trump administration's DOGE abruptly pulled funding for a new program that was helping teens with disabilities prepare for independent life after high school. npr.org/2025/04/14/nx-…

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CAPDisability @CAPDisability

5 months ago

West Virginia University is being sued for allegedly discriminating against blind students by failing to provide accessible course materials. The lawsuit claims WVU violated the ADA and Section 504 by ignoring repeated requests for access. lflegal.com/2025/03/west-v…