Disability Advocates Sue Social Security Administration and DOGE to Stop Unlawful Cuts to Social Security Services

Source: National Federation of the Blind

The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), Deaf Equality, the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, and Massachusetts Senior Action Council, along with individual plaintiffs, filed a federal lawsuit today against the Social Security Administration (SSA), Acting Commissioner Leland Dudek, DOGE Acting Administrator Amy Gleason, and Elon Musk in his de facto role as head of DOGE. The lawsuit alleges that recent mass staffing reductions, policies requiring individuals to seek services in person at field offices, and the elimination of critical offices within the SSA unlawfully harm Americans with disabilities and older adults who rely on Social Security services. Justice in Aging and Brown Goldstein & Levy, LLP join the lawsuit as co-counsel.  Read and share the full press release.

President Riccobono shared several updates on our advocacy work in this week’s April Presidential Release Live and referenced statements and letters that have been sent regarding issues that affect blind Americans like the SSA’s recent and proposed changes. Access the National Federation of the Blind advocacy statements for more information.