DiscoverThe Disability SqueezeEpisode 6: Turning Up the Squeeze: How Federal Policy Shifts Threaten Disabled People's Economic Security
Episode 6: Turning Up the Squeeze: How Federal Policy Shifts Threaten Disabled People's Economic Security

Episode 6: Turning Up the Squeeze: How Federal Policy Shifts Threaten Disabled People's Economic Security

Update: 2025-04-28
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Tracking how federal disability policy in the United States is shifting feels overwhelming — with major proposals, executive actions, and agency changes unfolding almost daily. In this episode featuring an interview with Binghamton University Professor ⁠Matt Borus, we discuss the key areas of disability policy to watch closely and why it matters. The interview draws on a recent piece published in The Conversation by Matt, which offers a clear roadmap for understanding the risks disabled people now face and how these moves could intensify the Disability Squeeze.


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Episode 6: Turning Up the Squeeze: How Federal Policy Shifts Threaten Disabled People's Economic Security

Episode 6: Turning Up the Squeeze: How Federal Policy Shifts Threaten Disabled People's Economic Security

Dr. Zach Morris