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09/25/2026

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.

09/24/2026

09/24/2026

Attention Kentucky candidates for Kentucky General Assembly and Congress!

REV UP Kentucky* invites you to complete the 2026 Kentucky Candidate Survey: Disability Issues! The survey asks candidates to share their perspective on issues impacting the over 1.2 million (1 in 3) voting-age Kentuckians with disabilities.

The survey deadline is October 2, 2026. Responses - and non-responses - will be shared with voters. You should have received an email or mailed letter with information to complete the survey. If you did not, or have questions, please email [email protected] or [email protected]

Kentucky voters - please ask the candidates in your district if they have completed the survey!

* REV UP Kentucky fosters civic engagement and protects the voting rights of Kentuckians with disabilities. The statewide, nonpartisan coalition includes people with disabilities, family members, and organizations.

09/24/2026

Episode 85 of the Demand and Disrupt Podcast, A Penny for Your Thoughts, covers some very important and valuable information. Kimberly talks to Jordyn Pennington from the Kentucky State Treasurer’s office about STABLE accounts, which are versatile savings accounts designed for people with disabilities. Kimberly and Sam talk about a recent study that calls people with disabilities one of the world's largest and most overlooked consumer markets. Please check this one out!

Kimberly talks to Jordyn Pennington from the Kentucky State Treasurer’s office about STABLE accounts, which are versatile accounts designed for people with disabilities, and Kimberly and Sam talk about a recent study that calls people with disabilities one of the world's largest and most overlooke

09/23/2026

This is what community looks like.

Come laugh, play, and spend time with friends at the Gathering Strength Fall Game Hangout. Whether you love board games, cards, dominoes, or simply catching up with good people, there will be a place for you at the table.

Sunday, September 27
2:00–5:00 PM ET
Mellwood Art Center, Monet Room
Free snacks
Free valet parking when entering from Thompson Avenue

The afternoon is completely free and accessible. Family members, caregivers, and friends are invited!

Save your place by registering here:
https://gatheringstrength.org/fall-game-hangout/

09/23/2026

09/21/2026

My Silence Roars: A Memoir at Louisvillle Book Festival

Author Tina Jackson will be selling and autographing her book, My Silence Roars, at the Louisville Book Festival on Saturday, October 24th, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The festival will be held at the Kentucky International Convention Center in downtown Louisville. She will also be giving a presentation at the event about her advocacy journey from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.

(Pictured is the Louisviille Book Festival logo, the Fluer-de-lis symbol above and open book.

In the news ‘Take a look, it’s in a book’: Louisville Book Festival returns BY Julia Narvaez Munguia Kentucky PUBLISHED 8:45 AM ET Oct. 12, 2025   LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Louisville Book Festival was back for its sixth year, bringing readers of all ages together …

09/20/2026

Hi Seekers!

We are excited to introduce our next advocacy event through our We Are The Voice campaign, which will be on September 26 from 1:00-4:00pm called The Real World of Medicaid: A 'We Are The Voice' Production.

We hope to see you there! If you are interested in telling your story, we want to hear your confession!

Please RSVP with us and let us know if you have any accessibility needs. We are targeting stories far and wide!

Image Description:
Light purple brick wall with graffiti-style text. The ISP We Are The Voice logo is in the upper left corner. Large purple, pink, and black text reads: "The Real World Of Kentucky Medicaid: A 'We Are The Voice' Production." Smaller text at the bottom reads "September 26th 1PM-4PM, Louisville Pride Foundation, 1244 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY 40203. Refreshments will be provided. Scan QR to RSVP." There is a QR code in the bottom right corner.

09/05/2026

Hi everyone!

ISP is excited to announce that we have multiple positions open through the AmeriCorps, so if you're part of the AmeriCorps or if you're interested in working with us, please check this out below!

Looking forward to meeting new people!

Image description:
White and gray paper image with a pink border along the top and bottom. The ISP logo is at the top in a light purple bubble. Text over a purple and pink box says, "Join the Team at ISP through AmeriCorps." More text is below in light purple bubbles. The text reads, "Open Positions: Human Resources Assistant, Grant Writing and Financial Systems Assistant, Executive/Administrative Assistant." The bubble below it says, "Benefits: 1 year term of service, $7,395 education award after completion, healthcare through AmeriCorps, SNAP (food stamp) eligibility, $24k/year living allowance." The next bubble says "Requirements: Proficiency in online systems such as Canva, Adobe, and Word, Strong interpersonal and communication skills, Passion for disability justice and grassroots organizing." The final bubble says, "Apply: Send your resume and a summary of why you're interested to [email protected]."