Americans with disabilities fought hard for the right to live in...

Senator Maggie Hassan @hassan.senate.gov Oct 3

Americans with disabilities fought hard for the right to live in their communities instead of institutions. The Trump Administration just weakened that right.

Now, more Americans with disabilities could be forced into institutions instead of getting the support they need to live at home.

npr.org

Trump administration reverses stance on integration of people with disabilities

Disability rights advocates are angered by the latest reversal but are rallying behind proposed legislation and working with states to strengthen protections for community integration.

Maggie Hassan U.S. Senator for New Hampshire

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