Care and Community

09/30/2026

I love this idea!

09/30/2026

Yesterday a federal judge in Texas approved the federal government's surrender.
In Texas v. Kennedy, the Department of Justice and HHS stopped defending the right of disabled people to live in their communities. They joined Texas, Florida, Alaska, Louisiana, Montana, and the other states suing them and proposed a deal to end the case. On September 23, the court approved it, and every reference to community integration comes out of the Section 504 regulations. The agencies whose job is to enforce that right agreed to erase it from their own rules.

Here is what the court did not erase: the integration mandate is the law. It comes from Section 504 and the ADA, and the Supreme Court affirmed it in Olmstead v. L.C. in 1999. A deal between federal agencies and a group of states cannot rewrite a statute or overrule the Supreme Court.

Any state that keeps disabled people in institutions when they could be served in the community is breaking the law.

Disability Law United will hold those states to it. If Washington won't enforce Olmstead, we will, in court.

09/28/2026

Today, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas handed down its long awaited decision in Texas v. Kennedy. Read CCDC’s full statement below or at https://tinyurl.com/ccdcstatementtexas

08/04/2026

“You can be celebrated on a streaming service and defunded by a signature in the same summer.”

Medicaid pays for disabled actor and comedian Steve Way's ventilator, motorized wheelchair, and daily support. These services make it possible for him to get out of bed, work, and live in his community.

More disabled people are being represented in movies and television. But representation cannot replace the services that give people the freedom to live in their own homes, make their own choices, and build the lives they want.

Read the full TIME essay: https://time.com/article/2026/07/27/the-contradiction-at-the-heart-of-disability-in-america/

06/16/2026

What an accomplishment Vince!

05/31/2026

We are so excited to share a fabulous community event happening on June 11!

CSNA (Community Service Networking Alliance) will feature a FREE Wheelchair Tuneup Station thanks to the incredible generosity of Inc., who is also treating us to a brew and some bites!

Join us June 11 from 3:30–5:30 PM at Brewability!

Services include wheelchair tightening, seat repair, brake adjustments, and diagnostics, all at no cost.

If you or someone you know uses a wheelchair, please don’t miss this. Come get your chair tuned up, enjoy some great food and drinks, and spend time with a community that genuinely supports each other.

Please share this post. You never know whose day (or mobility) you might change.

The CSNA is a monthly networking event for people with disabilities, family members, and professionals to network and connect with one another.

The CSNA is powered by (Personal Assistance Services Of Colorado), , and

Image description: A square teal flyer featuring the CSNA and Rider Mobility logos. Bold white text reads “FREE wheelchair tuneup.” Event details below list June 11, 3:30–5:30 PM at Brewability, sponsored by Rider Mobility. A yellow banner at the bottom reads “CSNA is powered by PASCO, Embrace Access, and Brewability.

05/06/2026

Due to inclement weather, Care & Community will be closed
Weds May 6.

See you Thursday!

04/24/2026

Great job to all the Care and Community participants! This training is so important for building stronger relationships between law enforcement and the disability community. Thanks to The Arc of Aurora and Aurora Police Department for inviting us to participate.

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04/24/2026

04/07/2026

🚨 Sharing from Impacted Caregivers of Colorado

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Medicaid spending is up…
but services for children and families are being cut.

That doesn’t add up.

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