The agencies are increasing the cooperation between income assistance and food assistance. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) has shared the updated memorandum of understanding between the Supplemental Security…
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VA Launches New Life Insurance Program January 1
Up to $40,000 in life insurance is guaranteed for all applicants. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced the launch of its new life insurance for veterans, VALife.…
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HHS Civil Rights Office Ensures Deaf Accessibility
Hot Springs hospital agrees to provide hearing aids and sign language charts. An Arkansas-based hospital entered into a legal agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services…
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Defense Department Asks for Family Program Input
First survey about the program that supports special needs family members. The Department of Defense announced last week that they will be conducting a survey of those enrolled…
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HHS Commemorates Disabilities Pioneer Lois Curtis
She was the plaintiff in Olmstead v. L.C. which laid the foundation for disability rights. Last week, officials from the Department of Health and Human Resources (HHS) honored…
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VA Receives 113,000 New Disability Claims Since August
Legislation passed by Congress opened up additional coverage for toxic exposure. Since updating disability services to include illnesses resulting from toxic exposure in the line of duty, the…
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FAA Urged to Prevent Further Airline Seat Shrinkage
Group of senators writes the acting administrator about their concerns. Six senators wrote to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) this week, requesting that they regulate airlines’ ongoing reduction…
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VA Awards Grants for Adaptive Sports Organizations
$16 million will help more than 13,000 veterans with disabilities. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced the awarding of nearly $16 million in grants to organizations…
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The pandemic program will now expire at the end of 2022. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has extended its hardship suspension for benefit debts to December 31.…
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Circuit Court Upholds Transgender People in ADA
Finds in favor of transgender woman incarcerated with men. The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that transgender people are legally protected from discrimination for their gender…
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