Government Relations

A System Designed to Fail: The Challenges Facing People with Disabilities in Insurance and Economic Independence

For millions of people with disabilities in the United States, the promise of equitable access to healthcare and financial independence remains elusive. While advocacy groups, policymakers, and individuals have worked tirelessly to advance disability rights, systemic barriers persist, creating a landscape that often seems engineered for failure.

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PUBLICATIONS

eNewsletter January 2025

In This Issue: From the Executive Director, Disability Corner, Government Relations with Amir Ameli, Save the Date—Envisioning Access Golf Classic, Star Market Bag Program

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PUBLICATIONS

eNewsletter December 2024

In This Issue: From the Executive Director, Watch our New Video, Save the Date – Day of Giving, Government Relations with Amir Ameli, Order your 2025 Calendar

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PUBLICATIONS

Monkey Business – September 2024

In This Issue: From the Executive Director, Disability Corner, Falmouth Road Race, Government Relations with Amir Ameli, Upcoming Event: Accessible Fencing, Birthday Round-up

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Government Relations

Policy Review of the New SSI Rule: “Omitting Food from In-Kind Support and Maintenance (ISM) Calculations”

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has implemented a rule that will eliminate food from the In-Kind Support and Maintenance (ISM) calculations when determining Supplemental Security Income (SSI) eligibility and payment amounts. Effective September 30, 2024, this change is designed to make the SSI process less burdensome for beneficiaries and the SSA itself.

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PUBLICATIONS

Monkey Business – August 2024

In This Issue: From the Executive Director, Disability Corner, Falmouth Road Race, Government Relations with Amir Ameli, Upcoming Event: Accessible Fencing, Birthday Round-up

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