Written by: Tracy Waller, MPH, Esq.
The First Amendment of the Constitution protects freedom of the press, sometimes called freedom of the media, as a basic right. This means that people are free to communicate information and express opinions through print and electronic media.
Continue readingFor millions of disabled people in the United States, affordable, accessible, and integrated housing remains out of reach. Rising housing costs, long waitlists for rental assistance, inaccessible housing stock, and limited community-based supports create significant barriers to independent living. Adults relying on Supplemental Security Income (SSI), in particular, often face impossible choices between paying rent, affording healthcare, or meeting basic daily needs. Addressing the disability housing crisis requires more than increasing supply—it demands policies that prioritize accessibility, affordability, and the right of disabled people to live in their communities with dignity and choice.
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The National Center for Disability, Equity, and Intersectionality is funded by the Administration for Community Living through funding opportunity number 90NCDE0001-01-00. This website formerly included the work of the Center for Dignity in Healthcare for People with Disabilities.