Social & Economic Justice

Effective providers recognize that people with disabilities are affected by far more than just “disability issues.” Learn more about the pressing social and economic issues facing people with I/DD.

About This Priority

Whether a person with an intellectual or developmental disability can live, work and thrive in their community depends, at least in part, on the extent to which their community prioritizes social and economic justice. In essence, the just society we demand is one where people with disabilities and everyone else have the same opportunities and privileges to be safe, find community, build wealth and get ahead.

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Comment Letters Coalition Letter in Support of Funding for the Social Security Administration
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Comment Letters Partnership for Medicaid Statement on National Minority Health Month

Stateside Report - 07.07.25

Stateside Report: July 07, 2025

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The Latest

Press Release — 07.03.25 Statement on Final Passage of the Republican Reconciliation Package

Press Release — 07.01.25 Senate Votes to Approve Even More Significant Cuts to Medicaid, Further Jeopardizing Services for People with I/DD

Capitol Correspondence — 07.01.25 U.S. Supreme Court Issues Decision to Limit Nationwide Injunctions

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