Indianapolis, IN — The Indiana Disability Alliance, a newly formed coalition representing Indiana’s leading disability organizations, welcomes Indiana’s withdrawal from Texas v. Kennedy, calling the decision an important step in upholding protections that support people with disabilities in living, learning, working, and fully participating in everyday life.
The Alliance expressed appreciation for Attorney General Todd Rokita’s decision to remove Indiana from the multi-state lawsuit, which challenges key provisions of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
“People with disabilities should have the opportunity to live and fully participate in their communities,” the Alliance said in a joint statement. “This action supports that fundamental right and reinforces the importance of continuing to strengthen Medicaid and state-funded home and community-based services (HCBS) that enable individuals with disabilities to live in their own homes or communities rather than institutional settings.”
The formation of the Alliance comes at a critical time, as disability advocates nationwide are closely monitoring ongoing discussions around Medicaid funding and policy changes that could impact access to HCBS. Any reductions or barriers to these supports will have serious consequences, potentially forcing individuals into more restrictive and costly institutional settings.
Indiana’s disability advocacy organizations have joined together to represent a unified message around the importance of HCBS for people with disabilities of all ages in our state. The Alliance is committed to ensuring that policymakers understand the importance of protecting and strengthening these vital services. Together, the Alliance will amplify a unified voice, empowering individuals with disabilities and their families to advocate alongside member organizations for policies that support independence, inclusion, and opportunity in communities across the state.
About the Indiana Disability Alliance
Mission: The Indiana Disability Alliance is a statewide coalition representing people with all disabilities, bringing together organizations to advance public policies that promote independence, community integration, and meaningful opportunity across Indiana. Through coordinated advocacy, the Alliance works to strengthen home and community-based services and other systems that support individuals in living, learning, working, and participating fully in community life, while preventing unnecessary institutionalization and supporting sustained community living.
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