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Trump administration reverses stance on integration of people with disabilities

Oct 1, 2026 · Jonaki Mehta

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Trump administration reverses stance on integration of people with disabilities
Hundreds of disability advocates gathered in New York in 2025 to protest cuts to Medicaid and demand the enforcement of disability rights protections.
Hundreds of disability advocates gathered in New York in 2025 to protest cuts to Medicaid and demand the enforcement of disability rights protections.

Disability rights advocates are angered by the latest reversal but are rallying behind proposed legislation and working with states to strengthen protections for community integration.

(Image credit: Erik McGregor)

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