7/9/26 - Catching up
Good afternoon!
After some brief breaks and interludes, there are a few slightly older articles I've wanted to share. So, here they are. Scroll down to see them.
Friday is video day. And next week I plan to devote to sharing links to some other disability-related newsletters and blogs. I'm cuing up some interesting ones right now. Some of them are new to me. Others are just ones I haven't visited in a while.
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DOGE Attacks on Social Security Have Left Millions in the Lurch
Marianne Dhenin - April 8, 2026
"Contradictions and a lack of accountability were among the common issues identified in the DREDF and AAPD report. Others include challenges with a new phone system, inconsistent and confusing field office policies, longer processing times, more denials and errors, and an increased number of overpayments and payment center issues."
Because what we really needed to make our creaky and unresponsive Social Security systems better is at lot fewer Social Security staff.
How private equity is gobbling up disability services
Anna Claire Vollers, Disabled Journalists Association / Stateline - June 15, 2026
"'Private equity firms are, more than many other types of investors, laser-focused on maximizing their cash flow, often trying to double or triple their investment over a relatively short period of time, usually just a handful of years,' said Eileen O’Grady, the report’s author. 'The way that private equity firms will often do that is to cut costs.' ... For companies that provide essential services for people with disabilities, she said, 'those cuts can have really harmful impacts on people’s lives.'"
Because the profit motive on the largest scale is such a great principle for running health and personal care services, especially for disabled people with low or limited incomes and few, if any other choices for getting support.
American Association of People with Disabilities Applauds Supreme Court Protecting Mail Ballot Grace Periods
Jess Davidson, American Association of People with Disabilities - June 29, 2026
"'AAPD is extremely relieved to see the Supreme Court uphold state protections for vote by mail. This decision recognizes what we know to be true – our democracy is strongest when every voter can choose the method of voting that works best for them to successfully cast their ballot. Today’s ruling preserves important protections for voters with disabilities, older voters, rural voters, and so many other Americans who rely on absentee voting,' said Maria Town, President and CEO of AAPD ... 'This decision reminds disabled voters of their value and of their power. I hope all eligible disabled voters will use today’s decision as motivation to check their voter registration status and make a plan to vote,' Town continued."
Because occasionally, disability activism still works, and US high courts still, sometimes, make the right decision.
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