A guest blog by Stormy Fiscel, RN, BSN, Health & Nutrition Manager at Area Five Agency Head Start

Indianapolis – Today, in spite of public pressure from more than 80 organizations, the Indiana House of Representatives passed SB 1, which adds new requirements to SNAP and Medicaid, after refusing to accept numerous amendments designed to mitigate harm, including:

By Rebecca Freeman, Policy Fellow

By Zia Saylor

by Policy Fellow Alum Sarah Conrad

A guest blog by Gregg Keesling

By Zia Saylor

By Olivia Smith 

By Zia Saylor

By Olivia Smith

By Olivia Smith 

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By Olivia Smith

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by Olivia Smith

by Olivia Smith

by Roshawn Neal

This blog post elaborates on the relationship between disability and poverty. As much as this connection is overlooked, it is prevalent. As a part of the analysis, I will describe the situation that I faced personally but also will explain how this experience influences society. My ultimate aim is to give insight into challenges that many experience at this intersection and to inspire change.

A Diagnosis that Changed Everything