 There is often a lack of disability awareness among MCO's and providers regarding physical and programmatic accommodations; advocates and federal policy makers are finding new pathways to improve access and raise disability cultural awareness through means of provider education and new training requirements

Mary Lou Breslin also worked with feminist policies and creating a more inclusive space.She has committed herself towards the fight for justice and advancing the social progress for women, disabled people, and disabled women.Mary Lou Breslin served as a researcher, trainer, and policy consultant in addition to lecturing on disability and related civil rights topics.