When Community Care Falters | Lexington News

Lexington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 6, 2026 · 1m

Rob Stone, a man living with a movement disorder, turned his life’s mission into activism—fighting for disability rights and healthcare access on Capitol Hill and in Maryland. This year, he helped stall harmful cuts to community-based services, but not stop them entirely. His story mirrors a nationwide crisis: federal support for community care is eroding as states slash funding amid budget pressures. Once championed by landmark laws like Olmstead, the shift from institutional to community living now faces reversal, with DOJ memos opening the door for reduced in-home services and Medicaid…