Key TakeawaysThe U.S. Justice Department says federal laws don't require states to offer services that let people with disabilities remain in their homes, not institutions Advocacy groups say legal protections for 45 million Americans are at riskThey fear... See more
People With Disabilities Fear Service Cuts as Trump’s DOJ Questions Legal Protections By Stephanie Armour Aug. 3, 2026 In June, the Department of Justice issued a legal opinion saying federal disability rights laws don’t require states to provide services... See more
People with disabilities fear service cuts as Trump's DOJ questions legal protections Amanda DeSimone-Shabrack relies on a home healthcare aide to help her high-needs autistic 12-year-old son. Virginia's Medicaid program covers the assistance, enabling he... See more
Welcome to our new web site! To give our readers a chance to experience all that our new website has to offer, we have made all content freely avaiable, through October 1, 2018. During this time, print and digital subscribers will not need to log in to vi... See more
New disease threats follow Trump administration’s health program cuts As beachgoers flock to water during the busy July Fourth weekend, danger could be lurking in some areas. Researchers this spring discovered flesh-eating bacteria in water in several coa... See more
