Posted on September 02, 2011 by Megan Burke
Individuals with disabilities receiving SSI could pay the majority of their SSI benefit towards rent for a one bedroom unit, leaving little for other costs of living. The Circuit Breaker tax credit helps low-income individuals with disabilities secure housing and maintain their independence.
Read MorePosted on August 26, 2011 by Thomas Green
On Wednesday August 17, 2011, the Missouri House of Representatives’ Interim Committee on 9-1-1 Accessibility had a public hearing. I was able to testify in favor of accessible 9-1-1 system for all people.
Read MorePosted on August 24, 2011 by Thomas Green
What do Max Starkloff, Colleen Starkloff, Jim Tuscher, Ed Roberts, Marca Bistro, Justin Dart and others have in common with George Veditz, Olof Hanson, Laurent Clerc, Gregory Hlibok, Alice Terry, Agatha Tiegel Hanson and others?
Read MorePosted on August 18, 2011 by Megan Burke
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) establishes the development of the new health insurance marketplaces called Health Insurance Exchanges. Exchanges are places where individuals and small businesses can purchase affordable health insurance coverage. States have the choice to either develop their own exchange or default to the federal health insurance exchange.
Read MorePosted on August 10, 2011 by Kim Barge
Paraquad is excited to announce that wheelchair accessible taxi service is now available in the St. Louis area.
Posted on August 03, 2011 by Megan Burke
The plan put forth to reduce the deficit is really a mixed bag. The good news is that Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare were not included in the first round of cuts. The frustrating news is that there were no options for raising revenue.
Read MorePosted on July 29, 2011 by Families USA
President Lyndon Johnson signed Medicare and Medicaid into law on July 30, 1965, to provide access to quality, affordable health care for thousands of Americans. Since then, Medicare and Medicaid have been cornerstones of the health and security of many Americans, particularly seniors.
Read MorePosted on July 27, 2011 by Megan Burke
Twenty-one years ago members of Congress and President Bush passed the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA). They supported the ADA because they understood it to be about upholding the civil rights of fellow Americans.
Read MorePosted on July 23, 2011 by Megan Burke
If you thought we wouldn’t have to fight to save the Circuit Breaker tax credit for low-income renters until next year, you were wrong as was I. Maybe it was wishful thinking.
Read MorePosted on July 20, 2011 by Megan Burke
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Did you know that women with a disability have a 40% greater risk of experiencing violence than women without a disability? Even more shocking, 70-85% of cases of violence against women with disabilities don’t get reported.
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