Disability Rights at Risk | Roanoke News

Trump-era policies threaten decades of disability rights progress as the Education Department shifts special education oversight to Health and Human Services—led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whose views on autism have drawn backlash. New Justice Department guidance could weaken legal mandates for inclusive education, potentially paving the way for more institutionalization. Advocates and families fear a return to segregation, warning that these moves could undo hard-won community integration and independence for people with disabilities. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1e9f45c38e4f4a25