Hold the applause: Extending the payroll tax cuts is a bad deal for nearly 9 million disabled Americans who rely on Social Security Disability Insurance for survival.read more

The biggest losers in the deals over tax cuts and stimulus payments are people with disabilities and older Americans who rely on Social Security.read more

States must halt their assaults on the elderly and people with disabilities.

Facing an economic crunch, more than half the states in the country have opted for cruelty. They are slashing crucial services, such as providing meals or paying for home health care or housecleaning for those who need assistance.read more

Today, July 26, I celebrate the 20th anniversary of the signing of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). I only wish it fully lived up to its promise.read more

The proposal contains important elements that could improve the lives of many disabled Americans. But the thrust of the overall proposal seems so wrongheaded that passing it as is may do more harm than good in the long run.read more

President Obama’s decision to create a commission on how to cut so-called entitlement programs is ominous news for millions of people with disabilities.read more

Congressional leaders should not be looking to finance health care reform on the backs of people with disabilities.read more

Hard economic times are even harder when you have a disability. But poverty and disability don’t have to be synonymous — if we design our policies well.read more

Many Americans who require the daily assistance of others to live in our homes and communities must turn to Medicaid for help covering the cost of that care. But first we usually have to impoverish ourselves just to become eligible.read more

This June 22, many people with disabilities should be celebrating the 10th anniversary of our independence day.read more

For the first time in many years, the White House is taking the side of people with disabilities. In his economic stimulus package that became law, President Obama included several provisions that will have a positive effect for this community.read more

By giving Lewis this honor, the board of governors of the Academy shows that its view of people with disabilities and our potential has not evolved in 50 years.read more

President-elect Barack Obama and the new Democratic Congress must repeal a terrible rule change that the Bush administration imposed while packing up.read more

As a candidate, he put forth a detailed agenda on this issue, recognizing the unmet needs of millions of Americans. Now the work begins.read more

Sen. Barack Obama should travel to Latin America.
His much-publicized trip to Afghanistan, Iraq, the Middle East and Europe made him look presidential.
But by not going to Latin America, he is giving short shrift to this crucial region.read more