Proposed federal disability care settlement raises concerns for North Dakota advocates
KFYR-TV
A proposed federal settlement could weaken protections for disabled individuals by removing community integration rules from Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, raising concerns among North Dakota advocates about a potential nationwide rollback of independent living services. The settlement, part of a lawsuit involving Texas, Florida, and Alaska, may set a precedent that could influence other states to reduce support for home-based care. While the settlement does not immediately affect North Dakota, advocates warn it signals a shift away from federal mandates that could undermine community-based care in the future.
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