Disabilities
CT Unpaid Family Caregivers Working In Strained Conditions
The ongoing healthcare workforce shortage in Connecticut and across the U.S. is straining unpaid family caregivers. A 2023 AARP report finds they …
Civic Groups Unite to Fight Against Voter Suppression Tactics in the South
Civic groups are taking action against what they call voter suppression tactics in the South. This week Alabama Values, Southern Leadership for …
Indiana School Tailors Program for College Students with Autism
College is the opportunity to gain some independence, learn time management and make new friends. But high school graduates with autism spectrum …
Voting for People with Visual Impairments Could Get Easier in IL
A proposed measure in Illinois aims to improve access to the ballot for visually impaired voters. Senate Bill 282, introduced by Sen. Julie Morrison…
CT Caregivers Call on State Leaders for Better Working Conditions
Caregivers in Connecticut are calling on state officials for better conditions and higher pay. They're seeking a $25 an hour minimum wage, paid …
One Person's Battle Against the Post Office Prevails
A man in Adel who is part of Iowa's community of people with disabilities has been successful in having an electronic door installed at the U.S…
National Group Defends CA End-of-Life Option Amid Federal Lawsuit
A national nonprofit organization is speaking out about a federal lawsuit filed last week against California officials, challenging the state's End …
NY Group Hosts Wellness Fair for Mental Health Awareness Month
During Mental Health Awareness Month, a New York organization is celebrating by helping people learn about mental health. The Center for the …
MO Medicaid Renewals Underway; Recipients Urged to Update Information
Missouri's Department of Social Services anticipates as many as 200,000 Missourians will lose their Medicaid benefits over the course of the next year…
Report: Colorado's Housing Affordability Crisis Calls for Strategic Investments
Housing affordability has become a top priority for Colorado lawmakers and voters, and a new report from an organization with nearly four decades of …
Advocates Rally at Capitol for More Provider Pay
With key deadlines approaching at the Iowa statehouse, advocates are calling on lawmakers to provide better wages for direct service professionals…
Groups Call for Expanding Power Outage Battery-Backup Program
By Jennifer McLelland for Yes! Magazine.Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for California News Service reporting for the Yes! Media-Public News …