POLITICSCHICAGO SUN-TIMES
DOJ memo targeting people with disabilities is unsettling
The U.S. Justice Department released a memo arguing states are not required to provide in-home or community-based care for people with disabilities, potentially increasing institutionalization. The article highlights concerns about regressing disability rights and the personal impact on educators and individuals with disabilities.
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