Rob Stone

Disability advocates are concerned that federal and state policy changes and budget cuts could jeopardize home- and community-based care for people with disabilities, risking a return to institutions. Advocates report that the federal government has withdrawn from decades-old requirements, while state leaders are rolling back services citing budget shortfalls. These efforts are being actively fought by advocates like Rob Stone to preserve crucial support systems.

Disability advocates are concerned that federal and state policy changes and budget cuts are eroding protections meant to keep people with disabilities living in their communities rather than institutions. The article notes that the federal government has reduced requirements for states to deliver disability services, while state leaders are rolling back community services citing budget shortfalls, impacting programs like Medicaid.