Texas Cuts $350 Million From Medicaid, Disabled Children Hit Hardest

In Ohio School District, 1 Of Every 25 Mentally Disabled Students Has Been Restrained Or Locked In A Closet

In Ohio School District, 1 Of Every 25 Mentally Disabled Students Has Been Restrained Or Locked In A Closet: The Columbus, Ohio school district has a track record of horrible behavior toward mentally disabled children, and a new report reveals the extent of the problem: One in 25 special education students has been “held down, physically removed from class or put in closetlike rooms to calm down.” According to a state review of the [...]/p

How One Iowa Senator Secured Civil Rights For Americans Living With Disabilities

How One Iowa Senator Secured Civil Rights For Americans Living With Disabilities: This past weekend, Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced he will not seek re-election in 2014, bringing an almost 40 year career in Congress to a close. But as Harkin steps aside, his legacy — particularly his work to champion increased protections for Americans living with disabilities — remains. Twenty two years ago, President George H.W. [...]/p

Lawrence O'Donnell: 'Senate Day of Shame'

Lawrence O'Donnell: 'Senate Day of Shame'
"Because of wingnuts like Rick Santorum, the Senate behaved in a shameful manner Tuesday. It was painful to watch Lawrence O'Donnell's pain in this segment. Clearly he is proud of his work in the Senate and regards it as a distinguished body, which is why it was so difficult for him to do this segment."

Florida Health Agency Denies Dumping Disabled Children In Nursing Homes

Florida Health Agency Denies Dumping Disabled Children In Nursing Homes: A recent investigation by the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division found that the administration of Florida Gov. Rick Scott (R) has been holding hundreds of disabled children in nursing homes for long stretches of time. Scott’s administration, however, is denying the charge. Investigators sent a letter to Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi last Thursday concluding [...]/p