When Medicaid Cuts Threaten Disability Inclusion, Caregivers Carry the Cost

by Diverse Elders | July 23, 2026 | Advancing Equity, Caregiving, Diverse Communities, Health Insurance, Home & Community-Based Services, Physical Health, Policy and Advocacy Issues, Public Policy | 0 Comments

July is Disability Pride Month, a time to honor disability identity, culture, and the ongoing fight for full inclusion. But inclusion does not happen by principle alone. For millions of people with disabilities, it depends on caregivers, family members, and home- and…

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DEC Welcomes Senate Passage of the Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act

Advancing Equity

By: Diverse Elders

Jul 15, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 15th, 2026

Contact:
Diverse Elders Coalition
info@diverseelders.org

DEC Welcomes Senate Passage of the Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act

The Diverse Elders Coalition (DEC) welcomes the Senate passage of S.2120, the Older Americans Act (OAA) Reauthorization Act. The DEC thanks original bill cosponsors Sens. Bill Cassidy (…

In Jamaica Plain, Pride Feels Like Home

Advancing Equity

By: Diverse Elders

Jun 30, 2026

I moved to Jamaica Plain on May 8, not knowing exactly what to expect.

Leaving New York, I knew I was moving into a neighborhood with a reputation for being progressive, creative, and LGBTQ+-friendly. But there is a difference between knowing something intellectually and feeling it in your body when you arrive somewhere new. Within the first few days, Jamaica Pl…

Older Americans Month 2026: Championing Your Health Requires Protecting Aging Services

Access to Services

By: Diverse Elders

May 27, 2026

Each May, Older Americans Month invites us to recognize the contributions, resilience, and leadership of older adults across the country. This year’s theme, “Champion Your Health,” encourages older adults to take an active role in prevention, wellness, self-advocacy, informed decision-making, caregiver support, and community partnerships. It is a powerful rem…

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Stories change minds. One of the most effective ways to educate the public and build momentum for diverse older adults is to describe our lives and the elements that shaped them. Stories tell leaders about our struggles and triumphs in ways that facts and numbers cannot do alone. And your story can be the story that leads to change.

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Policy and Advocacy Issues

When Medicaid Cuts Threaten Disability Inclusion, Caregivers Carry the Cost

Advancing Equity

By: Diverse Elders

Jul 23, 2026

July is Disability Pride Month, a time to honor disability identity, culture, and the ongoing fight for full inclusion. But inclusion does not happen by principle alone. For millions of people with disabilities, it depends on caregivers, family members, and home- and community-based supports that make daily life, community living, and self-determination possible. A…

DEC Welcomes Senate Passage of the Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act

Advancing Equity

By: Diverse Elders

Jul 15, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 15th, 2026

Contact:
Diverse Elders Coalition
info@diverseelders.org

DEC Welcomes Senate Passage of the Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act

The Diverse Elders Coalition (DEC) welcomes the Senate passage of S.2120, the Older Americans Act (OAA) Reauthorization Act. The DEC thanks original bill cosponsors Sens. Bill Cassidy (…

In Jamaica Plain, Pride Feels Like Home

Advancing Equity

By: Diverse Elders

Jun 30, 2026

I moved to Jamaica Plain on May 8, not knowing exactly what to expect.

Leaving New York, I knew I was moving into a neighborhood with a reputation for being progressive, creative, and LGBTQ+-friendly. But there is a difference between knowing something intellectually and feeling it in your body when you arrive somewhere new. Within the first few days, Jamaica Pl…

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When Medicaid Cuts Threaten Disability Inclusion, Caregivers Carry the Cost

Advancing Equity

By: Diverse Elders

Jul 23, 2026

July is Disability Pride Month, a time to honor disability identity, culture, and the ongoing fight for full inclusion. But inclusion does not happen by principle alone. For millions of people with disabilities, it depends on caregivers, family members, and home- and community-based supports that make daily life, community living, and self-determination possible. A…

DEC Welcomes Senate Passage of the Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act

Advancing Equity

By: Diverse Elders

Jul 15, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 15th, 2026

Contact:
Diverse Elders Coalition
info@diverseelders.org

DEC Welcomes Senate Passage of the Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act

The Diverse Elders Coalition (DEC) welcomes the Senate passage of S.2120, the Older Americans Act (OAA) Reauthorization Act. The DEC thanks original bill cosponsors Sens. Bill Cassidy (…

Older Americans Month 2026: Championing Your Health Requires Protecting Aging Services

Access to Services

By: Diverse Elders

May 27, 2026

Each May, Older Americans Month invites us to recognize the contributions, resilience, and leadership of older adults across the country. This year’s theme, “Champion Your Health,” encourages older adults to take an active role in prevention, wellness, self-advocacy, informed decision-making, caregiver support, and community partnerships. It is a powerful rem…