Today marks 27 years since the Supreme Court affirmed something that should have never needed affirming: that people with disabilities have the right to live, learn, work, and participate in their communities rather than be unnecessarily separated from them.

I remember the first time my oldest child swore. He was about two and commented on the outcome of the Chicago Bears game. I laughed so hard that tears came. He used the word correctly, intentionally and…

Section 504 is what protects people with disabilities from discrimination and requires accommodation in settings like schools and healthcare.

Right now, we believe the most urgent issue is the federal budget and proposed Medicaid funding cuts. While we still do not have clarity on what specific programs may be affected or how spending reductions will be handled, these decisions could have serious consequences for families, providers, and the individuals we serve.

Real Estate Buyer Agreements, Electric Power Generation, Alcohol Compliance Training, Physician Wellness Programs, EMS License Plates, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Public Officer Bonds, Termination of Parental Rights, Public Lake Vessel Regulation, Misbranded Food Products, Small Business Linked Investments.

What do all these things have in common?

They were all topics discussed by lawmakers at the capital on February 27th.