Blog Tag: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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...

October 19, 2023

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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...

March 31, 2023

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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. ...

March 21, 2022

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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...

July 5, 2021

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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...

November 20, 2019

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