IN: No Barriers, Just Better Health
The Problem People with disabilities in Indiana have higher rates of smoking, vaping, and cancer. In fact, the Indiana Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data shows 1 in 5 people with…
KS: Financial Empowerment for Kansas Foster Youth with Disabilities
The Problem: Foster youth with disabilities often have Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or other benefits, but many do not receive financial education on how to save or manage those funds.…
FL: Access to Services Through Knowledge
The Problem Families struggle to find and navigate services. In Florida, 99.3% of public respondents said improving access to services is a top need. Caregivers shared that information is scattered…
WA: Expanding Access to Services
The Problem Many individuals with I/DD and their families—especially those in underserved and underrepresented communities—are not connected to services in Washington. Gaps in outreach mean some families don’t know about…
TX: Parent to Parent Transition Center
The Problem Families often feel unprepared when young adults with developmental disabilities leave school. After age 22, services change or end, and families must navigate complex systems for housing, employment,…
TX: Help Me Grow – Connecting Kids to Early Support
The Problem About 1 in 6 children ages 2–8 has a developmental, behavioral, or mental health condition. In underserved communities like El Paso, barriers such as poverty, limited healthcare, and…
NJ: Connecting Voices to Leadership
The Problem People with developmental disabilities and their families rarely have the chance to speak directly with state leaders. Without these connections, decision-makers may miss important perspectives, and policies may…
TX: Adults with DD Supporting Aging Family Members
The Problem: More people with developmental disabilities (DD) are outliving their parents and family caregivers. As families age, adults with DD often want to help care for their loved ones.…
CA: Service Connections – Professional Training
The Problem California’s service system for people with I/DD is complex and hard to navigate—even for professionals. Many service providers, first responders, and medical staff don’t know what supports are…
NE: Connecting People to Services
The Problem Families and youth with I/DD in Nebraska often struggle to navigate complex systems like Medicaid, special education, and transition services. For Spanish-speaking families, the challenge is even greater…