Simmons v. Baker lawsuit alleges failure of Massachusetts to provide necessary supports for people with disabilities and mental illness to move from nursing homes to the community violates the Americans with Disabilities and Medicaid Acts.
Family caregiving survey results released by The Arc report high levels of stress and low levels of support for those providing care to family members with disabilities.
Nearly a third of voters with disabilities reported facing obstacles to voting in the 2012 election, including difficulties with physical access to the polling place, reading the ballot or operating the voting machine. The good news is that federal and state law provide significant protections for disabled voters.
Franklin Institute violates the ADA by charging separate admission for the PCA of disabled man. Blog post by Margolis & Bloom, Wellesley, MA, 781-705-6400.
Parent caring at home for adult child with disabilities who is receiving SSDI based on other parent’s work record may receive early spousal retirement benefts.