Disability Rights Under Siege

Introduction: Disability Rights Under Siege

This issue of Human Rights is dedicated to exploring the landscape of disability rights law in 2017. This subject could not be more timely given the current political climate in which not only the rights but the very lives of people with disabilities are under severe and constant threat.

Whither the Disability Rights Movement? The Future of Disability Rights Law

By Eve Hill

With the changing political atmosphere, what does the future hold for civil rights laws protecting the disability community? In her article, Hill discusses legislation currently in place and how changes could damage the rights of those with disabilities.

The Promise of ABLE

By Senator Robert P. Casey Jr.

The passage of the ABLE Act allows individuals with disabilities and their families to save without losing eligibility to government programs, helping them to prepare for long-term needs and care.

Michigan Disability Resistance

As behavioral and physical health undergo scrutiny and shifting policy, our community must hold onto the values that will support our lives of freedom and choice.