Disability advocates fear rollback of community care as DOJ rethinks integration
Two blind siblings in New Jersey illustrate how the ADA’s integration mandate shaped their lives, while a Texas v. Kennedy lawsuit and a June DOJ memo question the federal obligation to fund and enforce community-based disability services. With Medicaid cuts looming, advocates warn the shift could push more people back into institutions, even as millions rely on home- and community-based supports; Kaleigh Brendle is pursuing law school and advocates like Judy's League aim to defend protections for future families.