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The Threat of Medicaid Cuts to ADA's Promise for People with Disabilities‌

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), enacted 35 years ago, revolutionized civil rights for people with disabilities by ensuring equal access to employment, transportation, and public spaces. However, its vision relies heavily on Medicaid-funded home- and community-based services (HCBS), which enable daily living supports, residential programs, and assistive technologies.
President Trump¡¯s tax bill, cutting $1 trillion from Medicaid, jeopardizes these critical services. Reduced funding may lead to longer waitlists, fewer care options, and the loss of essential supports like career coaching and personal care assistance. This threatens to reverse decades of progress, forcing individuals back into institutionalized settings¡ªcontrary to the ADA¡¯s principles.
Additionally, community providers, already struggling with underfunding and staff shortages, face further strain. Low Medicaid reimbursements could exacerbate the DSP (Direct Support Professional) crisis, as workers leave for higher-paying jobs. Ultimately, these cuts undermine the ADA¡¯s promise of independence and inclusion for millions.
time.com/7305670/trump...abilities/