June 30, 2026

Justice Department's Memo on Medicaid Raises Concerns Over Disability Rights Amid Broader Policy Shifts

The Justice Department's memo reverses the federal stance on the Olmstead decision, impacting community care for disabled individuals.
Recent policy shifts by the Trump administration, including changes in oversight of special education, raise concerns about a return to the medical model of disability.
Advocates warn that these changes could lead to increased institutionalization of disabled individuals, reversing hard-won rights to live and receive care in their communities.