On September 26th, Stony Brook University’s School of Social Welfare and New York Law School hosted the Disability Squeeze Symposium. This gathering brought together disability researchers and advocates working to combat the cost-of-living crisis affecting our communities. Over the course of the day, speakers made plain the hidden costs that affect people with disabilities every […]
High-quality disability research helps make important advances in policy, technology, and daily living to support people with disabilities. Good research requires comprehensive and accurate data, and at its best, guidance and input from impacted communities. “Nothing About Us Without Us” should be core to the disability research agenda to help undo ableist assumptions and biases, […]
The movement towards self-direction in essential programs for independent living is an important advancement for the civil rights of people with disabilities. Not only should disabled people have the right to live in their communities, they should also have the ability to determine how they receive care and support. Self-direction is a shift in care […]
Throughout Disability Pride Month, our Engagement Coordinator, Devon Anderson, connected with disability advocates across the country to talk about our collective work for the community at this time. This edited transcript shares her conversation with Jacqueline Luciano. What does “taking good care” mean to you in these times? JL: My heart is heavy during these […]
Throughout Disability Pride Month, our Engagement Coordinator, Devon Anderson, connected with disability advocates across the country to talk about our collective work for the community at this time. This edited transcript shares her conversation with Ashlee Brady-Kelly. What does being part of the disability community mean to you? ABK: It starts by first sharing […]
Throughout Disability Pride Month, our Engagement Coordinator, Devon Anderson, connected with disability advocates across the country to talk about our collective work for the community at this time. This edited transcript shares her conversation with George Ramirez. What does disability pride look like to you as an act of community care? GR: I think for […]
Social drivers are critical in shaping health outcomes, maybe having a greater impact than medical care alone. Medicaid has been a leading source of funding for addressing social drivers of health. With deep cuts to Medicaid proposed by the recently passed reconciliation bill, we can assume that essential and already underfunded health programs are at […]
How do we best support the health needs of diverse disability communities? What can we do to provide inclusive and affirming care, while removing barriers? Determining the answers to these questions calls for data collection that reflects a broad definition of disability, and allows for comparison across other demographic groups, like race. At least 1 […]
How do functional disabilities affect depression among older adults in the United States? This study in the Disability & Health Journal studies differences across racial and ethnic groups. It identifies key factors that can support mental wellbeing in this population. This plain language summary is part of a new series sharing highlights from the Disability and Health […]
There are over 12.8 million people who access their health care through a mix of Medicare and Medicaid funding. These individuals include a diverse group of people from across the disability community. Ensuring adequate health coverage and services for this population of “dually-eligible” individuals is a large part of our ongoing policy work. In this […]