6+ hour, 15+ min ago   (336+ words) Disability Belongs™ New Education Department Agreements Shift Some Special Education and Civil Rights Functions to HHS and DOJ Under the agreements, ED will partner with HHS on certain special education and rehabilitative services functions, and with DOJ on civil rights…...

6+ hour, 11+ min ago   (266+ words) Nebraska began implementing Medicaid work requirements on May 1, 2026, for some adults enrolled in or applying for the state’s Medicaid expansion program, also known as Heritage Health Adult. According to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), the requirements…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (170+ words) Disability Belongs™ is a diverse, disability-led nonprofit dedicated to changing how society views and values people with disabilities. By redefining narratives of disability, developing disability-inclusive leaders, and driving opportunity for the disability community, Disability Belongs™ empowers people to thrive in…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (194+ words) Community living is not a preference. It is not special treatment. It is a civil right and a core principle of disability law. Community integration is also a belonging issue: disabled people of all ages cannot fully belong in society…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (367+ words) Disability Belongs™ Disability Belongs™ Announces Fifth Annual Disability Impact Awards: Honoring Trailblazers in the Disability Community Washington, D.C., July 13 — Disability Belongs™ is thrilled to announce the fifth annual Disability Impact Awards, taking place on July 16th in Washington, D.C.,…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (680+ words) Disability Belongs™ The Importance of Section 504 for the Future of Disability Rights This three-part series explores what Section 504 is, why it matters, and what is at stake today. In the first installment, we delved into the history of Section 504 and…...

4+ week, 4+ hour ago   (400+ words) For Angelica, disability policy was never just an academic interest. It was personal. Today, Angelica is preparing to become the first person in her family to attend law school. Her goal is to work at the intersection of law, policy,…...

4+ week, 4+ hour ago   (515+ words) Disability Belongs™ Why Disability Inclusion is an Essential Leadership Quality Inclusive leadership is the practice of building environments where barriers are identified and removed before they exclude people. It is not reactive or optional. Because disability is a part of…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (194+ words) Disability Belongs™ Disability Pride Month: Identity, Culture, and Belonging This broader understanding matters because laws and policies are only one part of accessibility and inclusion. The ADA sets out important legal protections, but daily experiences are also shaped by attitudes,…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (206+ words) Throughout this series, we have explored how disability inclusion strengthens employee performance, improves organizational outcomes, and enhances customer experience across industries. Taken together, the evidence points to a clear and increasingly urgent conclusion: disability inclusion is one of the most…...