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Echoes Of A Dark History

5/12/2025 - news

The recent push for over $800 billion in Medicaid cuts under the guise of providing $4.5 trillion in tax breaks to the wealthy is not just an economic decision, it’s a moral failure that echoes some of the darkest chapters in modern history. This isn’t just a budget cut; it’s a systematic stripping of healthcare from the most vulnerable populations, an act that history has shown can lead to dev

The Fight to End Sub-Minimum Wages for Disabled Workers

3/12/2025 - news

By Terry Loerch

The fight for fair wages has long been a cornerstone of labor rights in the United States. Yet, a significant segment of the workforce, those with disabilities, continues to be subjected to an outdated, exploitative system that legally permits employers to pay them less than th

A Powerful and Overlooked Voting Bloc in the 2026 and 2028 Elections

3/3/2025 - news

As the U.S. approaches the 2026 midterms and the 2028 presidential election, the disabled community is emerging as a critical voting force. With over 40 million eligible voters, this group has the potential to decide election outcomes, particularly in battleground states where the margins of victory are often r

The Overlooked Struggle of Disabled Drivers, EV Charging and Accessibility

2/18/2025 - news

By Terry Loerch, Publicist & Advocate


Imagine sitting down for dinner, enjoying a quiet evening, when something unusual catches your attention. Outside, a row of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations hums with activity, but one spot stands out, it’s marked as a handicap-accessible charging station, designated specifically for disabled drivers. Yet, as you watch, every ve

Building a World My Child Deserves

1/14/2025 - news

I often say the disabled community isn’t truly disabled in any sense. We are ambassadors to the able-bodied world, paving the way for a future that belongs to everyone. Disability isn’t some distant, exclusive experience, it’s a universal reality. Whether through age, illness, accident, or the natural course of life, most people will face it in some form. That’s why what we do matters. We’re no

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