In what Justice Department officials are hailing as their third landmark ADA agreement in as many years, one state will make strides toward enhancing community living for people with disabilities.
Accessible Frank Lloyd Wright House To Become Museum
Preservationists plan to open up the only fully-accessible house ever designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright to the public after securing the home at auction.
Wheelchair-Accessible Frank Lloyd Wright House Up For Auction
The only fully-accessible house ever designed by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright is headed for the auction block and now a group is trying to save it.
Transition From Institutions To Community Not Without Hiccups
People with disabilities are generally happy about leaving institutions for community settings, but their new surroundings are not problem-free, an advocacy group report indicates.
Disability Groups Urge Feds To Decide On Community Living
Months after the end of a public comment period, advocates are pressuring Medicaid to make a final decision on new rules that would define what qualifies as community-based housing.
Millions Headed To States For Disability Housing
More Americans with disabilities will soon have access to housing assistance from the federal government, Obama administration officials say.
Amid Cutbacks, States Expand Community Living
Most states are expanding community-based care for people with disabilities over institutional options in an effort to rein in costs and meet consumer demand, a new survey finds.
Settlement With Feds Fails To Halt Abuse At Institutions
Despite an agreement more than two years ago with the U.S. Department of Justice, an investigation has found that instances of abuse continue to occur regularly at Texas institutions.
Accessible Homes A Tough Sell For Some
Accessible housing is notoriously hard to come by, but a growing number of people who’ve gone to great expense to modify their homes are now finding that such houses are also difficult to sell.
Housing Discrimination Complaints Based On Disability Up
Nearly half of all housing discrimination complaints last year were based on disability, the federal government said in a report released this week.
High-Tech Monitoring Allowing More With Disabilities To Live Alone
For much of his adult life, Jeremy Collins was heavily supervised in a group home. But today, the 31-year-old with Down syndrome has his own townhouse, all thanks to technology.
Advocates Allege Two-Faced Approach To Community Living
Disability advocates are calling out federal officials for publicly supporting community-based services while quietly advising states on options to curtail such programs.
Group Home Execs Paid Nearly $1 Million Each
A major New York nonprofit providing group homes and other programs for people with developmental disabilities is facing questions about million-dollar salaries and other unusual perks.
Lawmakers Call For Emphasis On Community Living
Two members of Congress from opposite sides of the aisle are urging government officials to rethink their approach to Medicaid and how it can best serve those with disabilities.
Cuts To In-Home Care Could Prove Costly
In a bid to save money, Tennessee will soon stop paying for some with disabilities to receive help from two personal assistants at once. But the new rule could end up costing the state more.






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