People with disabilities fear service cuts as DOJ questions legal protections
The Department of Justice in June issued a legal opinion saying states aren't required to provide services that help people with disabilities remain in their homes.
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In June, the U.S. Department of Justice said states do not have to pay for services that let people with disabilities live at home. The opinion concerned the Americans with Disabilities Act. Advocates worry that states might cut those home‑based services. People with disabilities say losing the services would make it harder to stay independent.
Why it matters
Many disabled people rely on home‑help workers for daily tasks like bathing and cooking. If states stop funding those services, more people could be forced into institutions or lose needed care.
- What did the DOJ say in June?
- The DOJ said states are not required to fund services that help disabled people stay in their homes.
- Why are disability advocates concerned?
- They fear states will cut home‑based services, making it harder for disabled people to live independently.
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