Inclusive Travel: Making Vacation Dreams a Reality
It might still be chilly where you live, and the calendar may say it’s March, but now could be the perfect time to start planning vacations for those in your care. In the past, a vacation may have seemed out of reach for many individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Fortunately, meaningful changes are […]
Happy New Year to You & Happy Anniversary to Us
As we begin 2026, we wish you a very happy New Year, one filled with good health and continued success for your organization and for those in your care. The start of this year is especially meaningful for Arlington Heritage Group, as we proudly celebrate our 40th anniversary. Our founder, Dr. Thomas R. Tirney, established […]
2026 SSI Benefits Set To Increase
Supplemental Security Income benefits are set to increase in 2026. Due to an annual automatic cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, that’s tied to inflation, the Social Security Administration said that benefits will go up 2.8% in 2026. As a result, the maximum federal SSI benefit for individuals will reach $994 per month, up from $967 this […]
Celebrating 80 Years of National Disability Employment Awareness
October 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)—a milestone in recognizing the achievements and impact of people with disabilities in the American workforce. This annual observance began in 1945 as a weeklong event dedicated to honoring the contributions of individuals with physical disabilities. Over time, it has evolved into a […]
Lobbying on Capitol Hill for the I/DD Community
A recent trip to lobby Congress members on Washington, D.C.’s Capitol Hill was a first for me. Here’s a quick firsthand account of my experience. This encounter was provided by ANCOR’s annual Policy Summit and Hill Day. An event that reached its 250-seat capacity and sold out. The attendees from across the nation were made […]
Use An Exempt Resource To Save Consumer Funds & Staff Time
We know the importance you place on choosing services that best support your consumers and community. Over one hundred human service providers nationwide have made THE PROVIDER TRUST their choice to control consumer funds and maintain eligibility. As an exempt resource, THE PROVIDER TRUST is an in-house special needs pooled trust that allows those in […]
The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Is Ending – What This Means For I/DD Providers and Consumers Receiving Medicaid
***10/13/22 UPDATE: The Public Health Emergency (PHE) was extended. The new deadline is now 1/11/23.*** ***7/15/22 UPDATE: The Public Health Emergency (PHE) was extended. The new deadline is now 10/13/22.*** ***4/16/22 UPDATE: The Public Health Emergency (PHE) was extended. The new deadline is now 7/15/22.*** The last two years of the Public Health Emergency (PHE) […]
Celebrating Independence As Our Nation Opens Up
Following this 4th of July celebration, our independence has never been more appreciated as we are beginning to move around our nation with more freedom and liberation from COVID-19 restrictions. While the COVID-19 virus is still with us, researchers have estimated that around 70% to 85% of the country needs to have active immunity to stop […]
Can I/DD Transportation Challenges Be Resolved With Individual Car Ownership?
Independence is a major goal for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). To support independent living, access to public and private transportation is critical. It is a basic need. However, transportation is one of the most frequently reported challenge in this population. Community involvement, employment, and conducting commonplace errands require access to cars, public […]