Labor Department invests in a policy development and technical assistance center. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced that $2 million in funds is available for a center…
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Supreme Court Agrees Deaf Student Can Seek Damages
Justices decide that IDEA Act does not preclude a lawsuit. The Supreme Court ruled this week that a deaf student could sue his school district for damages for…
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CBO Predicts Social Security Exhaustion in 10 Years
Old Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund needs to be addressed by Congress. A new report from the Congressional Budget Office shows the Old Age portion of the…
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HUD Awards Funding for 98 Public Housing Authorities
$24.7 million will provide affordable housing for thousands with disabilities. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced that $24.7 million in awards will be providing…
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USDA and Social Security Partner to Strengthen SNAP
The agencies are increasing the cooperation between income assistance and food assistance. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) has shared the updated memorandum of understanding between the Supplemental Security…
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VA Launches New Life Insurance Program January 1
Up to $40,000 in life insurance is guaranteed for all applicants. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced the launch of its new life insurance for veterans, VALife.…
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HHS Civil Rights Office Ensures Deaf Accessibility
Hot Springs hospital agrees to provide hearing aids and sign language charts. An Arkansas-based hospital entered into a legal agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services…
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Defense Department Asks for Family Program Input
First survey about the program that supports special needs family members. The Department of Defense announced last week that they will be conducting a survey of those enrolled…
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HHS Commemorates Disabilities Pioneer Lois Curtis
She was the plaintiff in Olmstead v. L.C. which laid the foundation for disability rights. Last week, officials from the Department of Health and Human Resources (HHS) honored…
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VA Receives 113,000 New Disability Claims Since August
Legislation passed by Congress opened up additional coverage for toxic exposure. Since updating disability services to include illnesses resulting from toxic exposure in the line of duty, the…
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