When Ruby was born, she spent 56 days in the NICU. Too fragile for daycare, I couldn’t work. Social Security helped us survive. Medicaid kept us from going bankrupt. Special Education gave her communication, braille, and mobility skills. Inclusion gave her friendships that lasted beyond school. Accessibility lets her open doors, use a cane, and have a service dog for independence. Now at 20, Medicare ensures she gets the healthcare she needs for life. These programs aren’t just policies. They ar