The problem: Caregivers of people with developmental disabilities face chronic stress, limited respite options, and difficulty navigating complex systems. Many lack time, support, or clear information about available services, leaving…
The problem: There is an increasing recognition that up to 70% of individuals with ID/DD can have additional diagnoses in mental health. These often result in challenging behaviors that make…
The problem: A psychologist was asked to provide the state’s Medicaid provider with raw scores without any interpretation of the scores. The provider was concerned about this practice as “Releasing…
The problem: North Mississippi has limited ABA availability. Long waitlists delay critical early intervention. Families are left to manage complex behaviors without support, increasing stress, disrupting routines, and straining the…
The problem: Ending subminimum wage under Section 14(c) and students with I/DD and their families had a fear of losing benefits if they were employed. There were 114 people with…
When Ethan was in high school, he loved computers and wanted a real job, but his family feared he would lose his SSI and Medicaid if he worked. His teachers…
Lani is a 29-year-old woman with an intellectual disability who frequently walks in her neighborhood. During an extremely hot week, she became dizzy while waiting at a bus stop and…
After the Maui wildfires, Jacob, a young adult with I/DD, felt completely disconnected. His routine was gone, his service providers had changed, and he didn’t know where to turn. He…
Maria is a 72-year-old caregiver for her adult son, Keoni, who has an intellectual disability and early signs of dementia. For years she managed his care alone, not knowing how…
The problem: Foster youth living with disabilities often lacked access to financial literacy education and tools, limiting their ability to save SSI/SSDI funds and plan for the future. Governor Kelly’s…
