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Section 504 The Law You May Not Think You Need.. Until You Do

8/13/2025 - news

By Terry Loerch

Here’s the truth most people don’t want to face: disability is the only minority you can join in a split second. One bad car accident. One unexpected diagnosis. One slow decline that creeps in with age, and when that day comes, you will want Section 504 in your corner.

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Im Sorry

7/7/2025 - news

By Terry Loerch

I’m sorry. I’m sorry that yet again the disabled community wakes up to headlines that feel like a demolition order for the ramps we just finished building. I’m sorry that in 2025 we still have to argue for curb cuts, captions, and common courtesy. I’m sorry our rights.... right

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 Yet, a significant segment of the workforce, those with disabilities, continues to be subjected to an outdated, exploitative system that legally permits employers to pay them less than th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

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