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Advocates Urge Protection as Disability Benefits Face Cuts

7/26/2025

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July celebrates Disability Pride Month, commemorating the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the 60th anniversary of Medicaid.
New reconciliation law threatens Medicaid access for over 10 million disabled individuals with strict work reporting requirements.
The law also cuts SNAP benefits, jeopardizing food security for approximately 4 million disabled recipients.
Advocates call on lawmakers to prioritize investment in the disability community over harmful service cuts.

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July celebrates Disability Pride Month, commemorating the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the 60th anniversary of Medicaid.
New reconciliation law threatens Medicaid access for over 10 million disabled individuals with strict work reporting requirements.
The law also cuts SNAP benefits, jeopardizing food security for approximately 4 million disabled recipients.
Advocates call on lawmakers to prioritize investment in the disability community over harmful service cuts.