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Our Politicians are Making Disability Decisions Without Disabled People, WTH!

May 5, 2026 · 57m

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In this episode, Nicolas Comstock and Nicole Jorwic discuss the importance of centering disabled people in decision-making. Nicole shares her advocacy journey for her brother and insights from the "In Sickness" podcast. They cover topics like state rankings in disability services, special education law, and the impact of not receiving a high school diploma. Nicole highlights her experiences as a care worker and policy advocate, stressing bipartisan support and the effects of Medicaid cuts. They also explore media influence, community-based care benefits, and financial implications of downsizing state institutions. The episode concludes with a call to action and gratitude to listeners.