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Trump's actions signal a move toward institutionalizing people with disabilities, advocates warn
By Annie Ma, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· July 1, 2026
· 6 min read
For decades, disabled people have fought for their rights to go to school and live alongside peers without disabilities — rights that some fear could be losing ground under the Trump administration. Last month, the Education Department announced it would offload oversight of special education to ...
Key takeaway Last month, the Education Department announced it would offload oversight of special education to the Department of Health and Human Services, led by Robert F.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
In Terrell Hills , where families value inclusive education, the Trump administration's moves to shift special education oversight and institutionalize people with disabilities are particularly concerning. Local schools have made strides in providing supportive environments for students with disabilities, and any reversal of these gains would be felt deeply in the community. The potential return to a medical model of disability, which views differences as defects to be cured, would undermine the progress made in Terrell Hills' own schools, where students with and without disabilities learn together. As the Department of Health and Human Services, now led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., takes on a greater role in special education, Terrell Hills residents should be vigilant in monitoring how these changes affect local education policies and the support systems in place for students with disabilities. The community's commitment to inclusive education will be crucial in ensuring that students with disabilities continue to receive the support they need to thrive.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? For decades, disabled people have fought for their rights to go to school and live alongside peers without disabilities — rights that some fear could be losing ground under the Trump administration. Last month, the Education Department announced it would offload oversight of special education to ...
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