Advocating for children and adults with disabilities, this blog began during the 2008 presidential campaign to track the candidates' positions and records. Citizen advocacy for people with disabilities and their families is critical, and not just during election seasons. Don't let your elected officials play politics with your children and loved ones. They deserve better.
Saturday, April 18, 2009
HHS Appoints Adviser with Firsthand Experience with Disabilities
Henry Claypool, who has been appointed as the top disability advisor for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, knows a thing or two about the disability system. Twenty-five years ago, he suffered a spinal cord injury and relied on Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
As director of the HHS Office on Disability, Claypool will be the top disability advisor to the HHS secretary and will oversee all HHS programs for individuals with disabilities. Read the news release.
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