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Matthew Borus, Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work, Binghamton University, State University of New York

Cutting Medicaid and federal programs are among 4 key Trump administration policy changes that could make life harder for disabled people

Disabled people's employment rights and access to free health care are among the policy issues that the Trump administration is aiming to change. Catherine McQueen/Moment/Getty Images

While policy debates on immigration, abortion and other issues took center stage in the 2024 presidential election, the first months of the Trump administration have also signaled major changes in federal disability policy.

An estimated 20% to 25% of Americans have a disability of some kind, including physical, sensory, psychological and intellectual disabilities.

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