Understanding Medicaid Waivers: A Family Guide to Medicaid Waiver Services, SSI, and Disability Resources

Learn how Medicaid waivers, SSI, waiver programs, and community resources can help your loved one build a more independent and fulfilling life. July is a time when many of us celebrate independence. For individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), independence can take many forms. For example, it might mean living in a home with the right supports, participating in a day program, finding meaningful employment, building friendships, making choices about daily life, or becoming more involved in the community. Whatever independence looks like for your loved one, having access to the right services and supports can make all the…

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Family learning about Medicaid waivers and disability support series

Understanding Medicaid Waivers: A Family Guide to Medicaid Waiver Services, SSI, and Disability Resources

Learn how Medicaid waivers, SSI, waiver programs, and community resources can help...
June 1

How to Transition IDD Services to a New Provider: A Guide for Families and Referral Partners

For individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), changing service providers can...
May 2

🎓 Brain Teaser: What opens more doors the more you prepare for it?

💙 Answer: The future. For many families, graduation brings big questions about what...
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More Than Services: How the Right Support System Changes Everything

April is often a month of awareness. Across the country, organizations recognize Autism...
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The Power of Words: How Individuals with IDD Are Redefining Identity and Inclusion

The Power of Words Matters More Than Ever Words shape how we...
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Celebrating Abilities: The History & Purpose of Disabilities Awareness Month

Every March, communities across the country recognize National Disabilities Awareness Month â€” a...
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Finding Home: How the Right Residential Placement Creates Stability, Belonging, and Trust

When Residential Placement Is More Than Housing For individuals with intellectual and...
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Love, Belonging & Community: What Inclusion Really Means in IDD Services

Inclusion in IDD Services Starts With Belonging February is often associated with...
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The Power of Consistency: How Routine Supports Individuals Across All Our Markets

When the holidays ended, Michael felt it immediately. For weeks, December had been...
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What’s New in IDD Care for 2026: Trends, Innovations & What We’re Prioritizing at Caregiver

As we step into 2026, the landscape of intellectual and developmental disability...