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Obama Administration will work on Community Integration

The Obama Administration has always said that they support ADAPT’s goals for Olmstead, community integration and to end the Medicaid institutional bias; but activists say this meeting on the Community Integration Act is a turning point in the President saying he supports our cause and the Administration actually working with us to make critical changes.

Senator Tom Harkin the Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee released a report last year titled Separate and Unequal: States Fail to Fulfill the Community Living Promise of the Americans with Disabilities Act. That report is the basis for the civil rights legislation called the Community Integration Act (CIA) that is scheduled to be introduced around the fifteenth anniversary of the US Supreme Court Olmstead decision, June 22. ADAPT was at the White House to ask for the President’s support for that legislation.

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The Unseen: Understanding Invisible Disabilities

The Unseen: Understanding Invisible Disabilities

Invisible disabilities, often referred to as hidden disabilities, are disabilities that are not immediately apparent. Unlike visible disabilities, which may be physically evident, invisible disabilities are conditions that affect a person’s functioning in ways that are not always outwardly observable. These conditions can impact individuals’ daily lives, relationships, and career prospects.

Some common examples of invisible disabilities include:

Chronic illnesses: Conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, multiple sclerosis, and diabetes can cause significant limitations but may not be outwardly visible.
Mental health conditions: Depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are examples of mental health conditions that can have a profound impact on a person’s life but may not be immediately apparent.
Sensory impairments: Hearing loss and vision impairments that are not immediately apparent can significantly affect a person’s daily life.
Neurological conditions: Conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, and traumatic brain injury can cause a wide range of challenges but may not be immediately evident.
Chronic pain: Chronic pain conditions, such as migraines or nerve pain, can be debilitating but may not have visible symptoms.