Posted: September 25, 2026 by admin

Ruling in Texas v Kennedy Court Case Vacates the Integration Mandate

On September 23, a federal judge from the Northern District of Texas ruled in the Texas v. Kennedy case. The court issued an order to vacate the integration mandate

Posted: September 3, 2026 by admin

The Nepal-Tibet 2026 Flooding: How Did We Get Here

What Happened

On Wednesday, August 26, 2026, a glacier collapsed in the Himalayan mountains, causing a deadly avalanche, debris flow, and flash flooding into Nepal and Tibet. This disastrous chain

Updated: September 1, 2026 by admin

Lo que necesita saber sobre el memorando del Departamento de Justicia acerca del mandato de integración

In English

Descargue la hoja informativa en PDF aquí

Resumen

Esta hoja informativa explica lo que dice el memorando del 18 de junio de 2026 del Departamento de Justicia de

Updated: September 11, 2026 by admin

What You Need to Know About the DOJ Memo on the Integration Mandate

En español

Download the Fact Sheet as a PDF here

Summary

This fact sheet explains what the U.S. Department of Justice’s June 18, 2026 memo says about the Olmstead integration

Posted: July 31, 2026 by admin

PIDS Comments on Medicaid Work Requirements

July 31, 2026

Administrator Mehmet Oz
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, Maryland 21244-8016

Re: RIN 0938-AV98; CMS-2454-IFC
Medicaid Program;

Posted: June 30, 2026 by admin

Comments on Proposed Mail-in and Absentee Ballot Changes

June 30, 2026

Dale Kennedy
United States Postal Service
475 L'Enfant Plaza SW
Room 4446
Washington, DC 20260-5015

Submitted via Email to: PCFederalRegister@usps.gov

Thank you for the opportunity to comment

Updated: June 23, 2026 by admin

The Partnership Condemns DOJ Opinion Attacking the Integration Mandate

On June 18, 2026, four days before the 27th Anniversary of the Olmstead Decision, the Department of Justice Office of Legal Counsel issued an opinion asserting that there is no

Updated: June 23, 2026 by admin

Webinar: “Disabled Power: A Storm, A Grid, and Embodied Harm in the Age of Disaster”

Thank you for joining us for a webinar with the author of “Disabled Power: A Storm, A Grid, and Embodied Harm in the Age of Disaster"

Presented: March 26, 2026

Updated: April 16, 2026 by admin

193 Organizations Call for Restoring Puerto Rico Solar Program

En español

In 2022, 100 disability-led and disability-supporting organizations came together to successfully advocate for federal investment in rooftop solar and battery systems for disabled people and low-income households in

Updated: April 16, 2026 by admin

Restaurar los programas de energía para discapacitades en Puerto Rico

In English

La red eléctrica inestable de Puerto Rico es un tema de justicia de discapacidad.

Para muchas personas discapacitadas, personas mayores y otres con altas necesidades de energía, la

Updated: April 16, 2026 by admin

Sign On: Restore Solar Programs for Disabled People in Puerto Rico

En español

Puerto Rico’s unstable electric grid is a disability justice issue.

For many disabled people, older adults, and others with high energy needs, electricity is essential to keep medical

Updated: April 16, 2026 by admin

Justice for Nurul Amin Shah Alam

We are heartbroken by the death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a blind Rohingya refugee who died after being abandoned by the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CPB). Read more:

Updated: April 16, 2026 by admin

Winter Storm Checklist for Disabled People

Winter storms create conditions that pose risks for disabled people, including power outages, inaccessible travel routes, disrupted personal assistance, and limited access to the outside world.

Preparing ahead is crucial!

Updated: April 16, 2026 by admin

Recording Available: Strengthening Transit Evacuation Plans Webinar

Thank you for attending the Strengthening Transit Evacuation Plans Webinar!

This webinar, held on September 25, 2025, presented new national resources on inclusive transit evacuation planning, developed by June Isaacson

Updated: April 16, 2026 by admin

Comments to NCD on Improving State and Local Disaster Plans for People with Disabilities

8/29/25 National Council on Disability (NCD) Panel "Improving State and Local Disaster Plans for People with Disabilities"

Photo of five people sitting at a table presenting at a meeting. From left to right they are Kira Tiller, Germán Parodi, Lidia Fonseca, Beth Meyer, and Natasha Fox.

From left to right: Kira Tiller, Germán Parodi, Lidia Fonseca, Beth Meyer, and

Updated: April 16, 2026 by admin

The Portraits and Portals Art Premiere!| ¡El estreno artístico de Retratos y Portales!

[Español abajo]

Thank you for joining us for the Portraits and Portals art premiere on August 27th 2025! With over 250 registrations, the event was a tremendous success, featuring

Updated: April 16, 2026 by admin

PIDS Support letter for FEMA Act of 2025

August 26, 2025

Dear Chairman Sam Graves and Ranking Member Rick Larson,

The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies (The Partnership) is the only U.S. disability-led organization with a focused mission

Updated: April 16, 2026 by admin

BREAKING NEWS: Lawmakers Officially Reintroduce the Disaster Relief Medicaid Act

Yesterday, June 12, 2025, the Disaster Relief Medicaid Act (DRMA) was officially reintroduced in Congress – and The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies is proud to support it.

Led by … Read more

Updated: April 16, 2026 by admin

Comments Against DOE’s Rollback of Disability Access

Department of Energy

Office of Civil Rights and EEO

1000 Independence Avenue S.W., Room 5B-168

Washington, DC 20585

June 6, 2025

RE: Adverse comment in response to docket Number DOE-HQ-2025-0015… Read more

Updated: April 16, 2026 by admin

Comment on Experiences With FEMA Disaster Responses

Federal Emergency Management Agency

500 C Street SW

Washington, DC 20472

May 15, 2025

Re: Docket ID: DHS-2025-0013, Request for Public Input on Experiences With FEMA Disaster Responses

The Partnership … Read more

Updated: April 16, 2026 by admin

Dismantling ACL Is a Direct Threat to Disability and Aging Communities

Today, April 1, 2025, we are witnessing a devastating and destabilizing shift in federal support for disabled people and older adults. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) … Read more

Updated: April 16, 2026 by admin

Comments Supporting Ending Subminimum Wage

January 17, 2025

Jennifer Looman, Administrator
Wage and Hour Division
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20210

Re: WHD-2024-0001-0001

Comments on Employment of Workers with Disabilities

Updated: April 16, 2026 by admin

Support Accessible Disaster Recovery: Reach Out to Your Mayor Today!

Disabled disaster survivors need you to reach out to your mayor!

For the past couple of months, The Partnership has supported the Disaster Housing Recovery Coalition (DHRC) in circulating an

Updated: April 16, 2026 by admin

From Daily to Weekdays: Updates on Our Community Calls

Dear Community,

As we approach the fifth anniversary of our Daily COVID-19 Disability Rights and Disaster Calls, we want to take a moment to reflect on this unprecedented journey we've

Updated: April 16, 2026 by admin

Hurricanes Helene and Milton Disability Response Update

Donate Now to Help

In the last month, from just before Hurricane Helene’s landfall through the two weeks since Hurricane Milton barreled ashore in Central Florida, The Partnership for Inclusive

Updated: April 16, 2026 by admin

Comments on DOT NPRM Right-of-Way

September 23, 2024

To Whom It May Concern,

We at The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies appreciate the opportunity to submit our comments on the Department of Transportation’s Notice of

Updated: April 16, 2026 by admin

Some Ramifications of Project 2025 for Disabled People During Disasters

The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies (The Partnership) is the only U.S. disability-led organization with a focused mission of equity for people with disabilities and people with access and functional

Updated: April 16, 2026 by admin

FEMA’s Proposed Rule Sparks Urgent Call for Disability and Aging Communities to Act

Image with text: Thank you for submitting your comments to FEMA! Read more about the 50+ submitted comments at the link above. The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies logo is at the bottom. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was seeking feedback for a proposed revision of its Public Assistance (PA) program regulations to align with current statutory authority and agency practices under

Updated: April 16, 2026 by admin

Comments to FEMA’s PA Program

September 3, 2024
Administrator Deanne Criswell
Federal Emergency Management Agency
500 C Street, SW.
Washington, DC 20472

Re: 44 CFR Part 206 [Docket ID FEMA–2023–0005] RIN 1660–AB09 Comments on

A tree branch sits on top of a parked car due to Hurricane Debby's damage. Leaves, smaller branches, and a small fallen tree litter the area around and behind the vehicle. Photo credit: Beth Meyer.

Updated: April 16, 2026 by admin

Support Disability-Led Disaster Response for Debby in Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas

DONATE NOW TO HELP

Dear Community,

As Tropical Storm Debby dumps historic levels of rain over Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas, thousands are already without power, with more outages expected.

Updated: April 16, 2026 by admin

Overview of Loper and Grants Pass Supreme Court Decisions

On June 28, 2024, the Supreme Court issued its decisions on two cases that impact the Disability Community commonly known as Loper Bright and Grants Pass.

Terms that will

Updated: April 16, 2026 by admin

Template Comments on FEMA IA Reforms

July 2, 2024

Dear partners, advocates, and allies,

As you may be aware, FEMA has implemented new reforms as of March 22, 2024. Although the reforms are in effect through

Screenshot image of a zoom webinar showing three people sitting at a desk facing the camera. From left to right sits Alison Barkoff a white woman with curly brown hair wearing a black and white blouse; Ed Ahern a white man sitting in his wheelchair wearing a white shirt with a laptop infront of him; Sherman Gillums a Black man sitting in his wheelchair wearing a black FEMA branded shirt.

Updated: April 16, 2026 by admin

ACL and FEMA/ODIC Disaster Webinar Series – Summary 1

ACL and FEMA/ODIC Disaster Webinar Series

Strengthening Disaster Preparedness and Response for Aging and Disability Communities

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) and the Office of Disability Integration and Coordination

Updated: April 16, 2026 by admin

FEMA IA Reforms: Quick Reference Guides

En español

On March 22, 2024, the FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) Reforms took into effect for the next Federally Declared Disaster. Read more here. Below you will find nine (9)

Updated: April 16, 2026 by admin

Reformas de Asistencia Individual de FEMA: Guías de referencia rápida

In English

El 22 de marzo de 2024, las Reformas de Asistencia Individual de FEMA entraron en efecto para el próximo Desastre Declarado Federal. Lea más aquí. A continuación, encontrará

Updated: April 16, 2026 by admin

[Informe] Prueba de Alerta IPAWS: Resultados de la Encuesta de Acceso

In English

Lea el Informe Aquí

Descargo de Responsabilidad de Justicia de Lenguaje

Leerán que empleamos la letra "e" en lugar de "a" u "o" en pronombres, adjetivos y adverbios,

Updated: April 16, 2026 by admin

[Report] IPAWS Alert Test: Access Survey Results

En español

Read the Report Here

This report provides an analysis, based on personal experiences, of the nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA),

Updated: April 16, 2026 by Norman Smith

Remembering 9/11 by Norman Smith

Norman Smith, a smiling white man wearing a green shirt and a baseball hat, seated in his wheelchair. — Image of Norman Smith smiling at the camera.

Today marks 22 years since the attacks of September 11th. For many, the memory of that awful September day in 2001 is

Updated: April 16, 2026 by admin

Support Maui Disability-led Response

Friends of The Partnership,

Our hearts are with everyone in Hawai'i, especially our disabled siblings on Maui. We share with you this brief update on our current efforts, in coordination

Updated: April 16, 2026 by admin

Disabled Disaster Relief for the Maui Fires

Click here to support The Partnership

By now, most of us are aware of the devastating wildfires which broke out in Hawai'i on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. On Wednesday,

Updated: April 16, 2026 by admin

Today, We Commemorate 24 Years of the Olmstead Decision

Today the Disability Community marks the 24th anniversary of the Olmstead decision. In this groundbreaking case, the Supreme Court held that "unjustified segregation of persons with disabilities constitutes discrimination in

Updated: April 16, 2026 by admin

Happy Pride Month!

This June, The Partnership comes together with the queer community to celebrate Pride Month. We celebrate the LGBTQ+ community’s indomitable spirit and underscore the need to continue to fight for

Updated: April 16, 2026 by admin

Why We Need to Add REAADI as a Title to PAHPA: What Advocates Need to Know

What is REAADI?

The Real Emergency Access for Aging and Disability Inclusion (REAADI) for Disasters Act provides solutions for persons with disabilities and older adults during the ever-increasing number of

Updated: April 16, 2026 by admin

Terminación del Título 42

In English

El Título 42 Terminó al Terminar la Emergencia de Salud Pública del COVID-19 el 11 de mayo de 2023

Si no está familiarizado, el Título 42 es un

Updated: April 16, 2026 by admin

Third-Year Commemoration of The Partnership’s Daily COVID-19 Disability Rights & Disasters Call

In memory of Michael Hickson, Sheryl Grossman, and Kimberly Hill, and all of our disabled siblings lost directly or indirectly to COVID-19

On Friday, February 28, 2020, The Partnership brought

Updated: April 16, 2026 by admin

Response to Puerto Rico Energy Resilience Fund Request for Information

EN ESPAÑOL

Submitted April 21, 2023 by The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies to the U.S. Department of Energy

The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies (The Partnership), a 501c

Updated: April 16, 2026 by admin

CDC Info on COVID PHE Unwinding

This information was provided by the CDC's Immediate Office to the Director, Chief Disability Officer

The federal government plans to end the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) on May 11,

Updated: April 16, 2026 by admin

Tornadoes and Extreme Weather Updates:4.3.23

A deadly tornado outbreak that began on Friday, March 31, affected large portions of the Midwestern, Southern and Eastern United States, the result of an extratropical cyclone that also produced

Un collage de dos fotos de Judy Heumann. A la izquierda; Una foto en blanco y negro de Judy Heumann en las protestas de 504 en los años 70. Judy es una mujer blanca con cabello marrón corto que usa una silla de ruedas. Lleva vasos y una chaqueta con un botón que dice "Sign 504 Now", está hablando apasionadamente en un micrófono. A la derecha; una foto de perfil de Judy Heumann, una mujer blanca con cabello castaño hasta los hombros con anteojos rojos, una camisa azul en V y un collar de oro. Ella está sonriendo calurosamente.

Updated: April 16, 2026 by admin

BBC Sounds NewsHour: Recordando la ‘Madre’ del Movimiento de Derechos de Discapacidad de los Estados Unidos

In English

BBC Sounds NewsHour: Recordando la 'Madre' del Movimiento de Derechos de Discapacidad de los Estados Unidos

Una entrevista de voz publicada por BBC Sounds NewsHour el 5 de

Updated: April 16, 2026 by admin

¿Qué es el Título 42?

ENGLISH

La Sección 265 del Título 42 es parte de la Ley del Servicio de Salud Pública del 1944 dirigida a prevenir la propagación de enfermedades transmisibles.

¿Qué hace el

Updated: April 16, 2026 by admin

What is Title 42?

EN ESPAÑOL

Section 265 of Title 42 is part of the Public Health Service Act of 1944 aimed at preventing the spread of communicable diseases.

What does Title 42 do?

Updated: April 16, 2026 by admin

Ending the COVID Emergency is a Disaster for Disabled People

The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies (The Partnership) is appalled at the Biden Administration's lifting of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) as of May 11, 2023. By lifti

Updated: April 16, 2026 by admin

Puerto Rico: Major Victory for People who are Electricity-Dependent

EN ESPAÑOL

On December 6, 2022, 100 organizations wrote a letter to congressional leadership in support of the initiative proposed by Congressman Grijalva, alongside 37 other Congresspeople, requesting the appropriation

Updated: April 16, 2026 by admin

Puerto Rico: Gran victoria para personas dependientes de electricidad

IN ENGLISH

El 6 de diciembre de 2022, 100 organizaciones escribieron una carta a líderes del Congreso apoyando la iniciativa propuesta por el Congresista Grijalva junto con otros 37 Congresistas,

Updated: April 16, 2026 by admin

[Carta de apoyo] Apoye la energía solar para personas con discapacidades en Puerto Rico

In English

Más sobre la iniciativa del Congreso aquí (enlace en inglés)

Descargue el PDF aquí

diciembre 6, 2022

La honorable Nancy Pelosi
Presidente de la Cámara de Representante
Cámara

Updated: April 16, 2026 by admin

[Sign-On Letter] Support Solar Power for People with Disabilities in Puerto Rico

En español

More about this Congressional Initiative Here

Download as PDF Here

December 6, 2022

The Honorable Nancy Pelosi
Speaker of the House
United States House of Representatives

The Honorable

A man in a blue jacket and hat is seen from the back, pushing a woman with blond hair in a wheelchair through deep water, which comes up above her armrests, to her elbows.

Updated: April 16, 2026 by admin

On the heels of Hurricane Ian: we are mobilizing for Nicole

The Partnership’s actual organization may be a small staff — but with your support and the cooperation of key Partners — our team coordinates partnerships with Centers for Independent Living,

Updated: April 16, 2026 by admin