Trump admin eyes slashing disability benefits for older Americans by up to 20% — here’s what that could mean for your retirement security

The Trump administration wants to cut back disability benefits for low-income and older Americans by up to 20%, a move that ...
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Lawmakers poised to open up state disability records to families, researchers

Gov. Healey is expected to sign legislation giving family members access to the medical records of their developmentally ...

Red state workers could lose out on disability benefits as Trump administration rewrites eligibility rules

That’s because the Trump administration is rewriting the disability eligibility rules, ostensibly to modernize the program, in ways that will make it even harder for aging blue-collar workers like ...
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Report finds 80% of disabled state workers considered quitting over disability accommodation problems

A new report says 80% of disabled state workers have considered quitting because of difficulties receiving accommodations.

2 women honored by state council for their work helping people with disabilities

The State Council of Persons with Disabilities highlights the work of two champions of disability rights at the 2025 Mary Custis Straughn Awards.

Disability-rights advocates challenge new law allowing pregnant parking permits

Disability-rights advocates are challenging a new state law allowing pregnant women to use parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities, alleging the measure violates federal protections.