Medicaid Work Requirements Don’t Work — They Harm People with Disabilities

We’ve been here before. Work requirements only cut care, nothing else.

A document that says "Medicaid Eligibility."

Rights of Federal Employees with Disabilities, Explained

The Trump administration has issued a number of directives affecting federal employees with disabilities, but laws protecting these workers remain.

Disabled worker in a wheelchair typing at keyboard while looking at two computer screens.

Add Civil Liberties Knowhow to Your Back-to-School Checklist  

In addition to those pencils and notebooks, keep a handy stock of important information about students’ rights so everyone can learn in a welcoming environment.

Banner that reads, "Back-to-school civil liberties checklist." KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

It Took Me 12 Years to Get Out of My Conservatorship. Now I’m Finally Free.

My parents didn’t trust me to make my own choices, but with supported decision-making, I’m finally able to live life on my terms.

A photo of ACLU client Marie Bergum.

For People with Disabilities on Parole and Probation, Accessible Communication is Essential

Our clients were repeatedly denied sign language interpretation necessary to understand the conditions of their release. They paid the price with their freedom.

An American Sign Language interpreter interpreting at an anti-racism rally and march.

Voting With a Disability: Breaking Down Barriers to the Ballot

With accessible voting under attack, we’re bringing people with disabilities the information they need to vote.

A polling station sign and disabled access sign.

Home Care Workers Protect the Civil Liberties of People with Disabilities. They Need Protection, Too

The safety and dignity of home health aides is inextricably linked with the safety and dignity of those they care for.

A home health care aide handing her patient a bowl of food.

Three Ways We're Fighting for Disability Rights in Courtrooms Across the Country

For Disability Pride Month, we’re spotlighting a few of our recent battles and wins for disability rights across the country.

Michael Kasey, who is blind, demonstrates a voting machine that allows people with disabilities to vote.

Why Britney Can’t Get Out of Her Conservatorship

The pop star is just one of many people trapped in repressive conservatorships, which strip people with disabilities of their civil liberties.

Britney Spears' supporters sit outside holding signs that read "Free Britney" and "End the Conservatorship" during a court hearing concerning the pop singer's conservatorship