Dot Nary: Government jeopardizes rights of Lawrence residents with disabilities (Column)
The Lawrence Times
The Trump administration's recent actions threaten the rights of disabled individuals, including Lawrence residents, to live in their homes by challenging federal rulings that support home-based care under the ADA and Rehabilitation Act. This could jeopardize programs like Kansas' Home and Community Based Services (HCBS), which enable people with disabilities to live independently, and may lead to significant cuts starting in 2027. Local residents and advocates highlight the importance of these programs in ensuring quality of life and autonomy for people with disabilities.
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