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Sara Luterman
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Meet the woman behind some of the biggest changes for disabled travelers in over 30 years
Though few people know her name, Emily Voorde helped shape Secretary Pete Buttigeg’s views on disability long before he was advancing policy for the Department of Transportation.
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Latest baby formula recall draws concerns from Congress and caregivers
Sen. Bob Casey sent a letter to the manufacturer of specialty formula Nutramigen after more than 650,000 cans were recalled last week.
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How $37 billion in federal funding is being used to improve at-home caregiving
Shared first by Vice President Kamala Harris, new data on American Rescue Plan funding for home and community-based service highlights successes and underscores the need for more.
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Disability advocates breathe a sigh of relief at Supreme Court’s Acheson decision
The 9-0 ruling to dismiss the case as moot preserves the right for civil rights testers to enforce the Americans with Disabilities Act in some jurisdictions.
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Parents tell us how they are talking to their children about Israel and Palestine
Adults often struggle to explain the conflict between Israel and Palestine to each other. How are they approaching it with their kids?
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Next on Biden’s list of caregiving orders? Support for house cleaners, home care workers and nannies
For the first time, the U.S. Department of Labor is offering sample agreements for domestic workers and their employers to clarify expectations and protect workers’ rights.
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Disabled people are underrepresented in politics. A new organization aims to change that.
Disability Victory will start training the first cohort of disabled people who want to run for office in early 2024.
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‘We are women who fight’: Domestic workers advocate for health and safety protections on the job
The 19th spoke to Evelyn Saz, an organizer for the National Domestic Workers Alliance, about the need for a bill of rights to protect workers from abuse, low pay and wage theft.
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The 19th Explains: The Supreme Court case that could gut the Americans with Disabilities Act
The court will examine whether a disabled advocate can sue hotels without being a guest. Advocates say independent civil rights testers are vital to ADA enforcement.
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Nearly half of women with disabilities report experiencing sexual harassment or assault at work, poll finds
A new 19th/SurveyMonkey Poll is among the first to shed light on sexual violence faced by women with disabilities in the workplace.