Episode Details

A major legal shift could undo decades of progress for disability rights: the Department of Justice now suggests federal laws don’t force states to prioritize home-based care over institutions, sparking fears that families like Amanda DeSimone-Shabrack’s — who rely on community services to keep their children safe and independent — could be pushed back into institutional settings. Advocates warn this interpretation threatens to weaken enforcement of civil rights protections, reigniting a fierce debate over states’ rights, funding, and the fundamental right of people with disabilities to live in their communities.

Listen in comfort:
Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.

Advertise on DNN:
advertise@thednn.ai

This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.
Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

View sources & latest updates:
https://sources.thednn.ai/8cd20cbb36e18df3