A Dark Horizon for People With Disabilities

The Trump administration is quietly rolling back hard-won protections. Illustration by Noah Hickey/The Dispatch (Photos via Getty Images). Turn any article into a podcast. Upgrade now to start listening. Members can share articles with friends & family to bypass the paywall. As the mother of a 20-year-old with Down syndrome, I subscribe to a number of email lists and newsletters that keep me informed about disability-related issues. For the past 18 months, all those sources have issued warning after warning about policies and pronouncements from the Trump administration that chip away at the protections and provisions offered by our government to individuals with disabilities and their families. Want to see more of The Dispatch in Google search? Add Us as a Preferred Source Amy Julia Becker hosts the podcast "Reimagining the Good Life." She is the author of multiple books, including her most recent, "To Be Made Well." More We Think You’d Like