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Alabama faces expanded lawsuits for discrimination against disabled children in state care

A 2022 Department of Justice report highlighted major deficiencies in education standards for disabled children in state custody.

December 14, 2023

Alabama DHR seeking foster homes for elderly, disabled adults

Many adults are placed somewhere other than their own homes because of a high risk for abuse, neglect and exploitation.

June 16, 2023

Five stories worth remembering from 2022

These stories are worth revisiting because they provide a clearer picture of 2022.

December 30, 2022

Alabama Senior Services Department

Fortunate for us and those we love, we have an outstanding department of senior services with many benefits for those they serve.

March 28, 2022

SPLC asks federal government to act on school discipline disparities

In 90 percent of infractions in Alabama, Black students were more likely to receive an out-of-school suspension than white students.

July 27, 2021

In Alabama, why is cruelty always the choice?

"Time and again, instead of understanding, Alabama reaches for cruelty in an effort to chase away anyone that's different."

June 8, 2021

Governor awards grant to assist elderly and disabled abuse victims

The grant will enable the department’s Adult Protective Services Division to remove victims from abusive environments.

April 15, 2021

Governor awards $1.9 million to aid elderly, disabled abuse victims

The grant to the state Department of Human Resources will provide in-home or temporary placement.

December 10, 2020

Alabama Power reopens business office lobbies

The Alabama Power Company has reopened its business office lobbies, which have been closed since March due to fears of the coronavirus. “We are ready to be back, welcoming the customers because we’ve missed them,” said Sandra Tucker who works in the Jasper Alabama Power office and Appliance Center. “Just to see their face, to … Continued

September 23, 2020

Gov. Kay Ivey awards $3.2 for home weatherization program

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $3.2 million to 14 community action agencies that help low-income, elderly and disabled Alabamians with home weatherization. “Those Alabama residents who are living on limited incomes, especially the elderly and disabled, can struggle to pay higher utility bills in the summer months,” Ivey said in a statement Monday. “These grants … Continued

June 8, 2020