The Problem More than 18,000 Marylanders with developmental disabilities (DD) rely on Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to live, work, and participate in their communities. However, the DD service system faces…
The Problem As the shortage of paid caregivers grows, families are increasingly forced to fill the gap. Many family members are reducing work hours, leaving jobs, or taking on full-time…
The Problem In Colorado, 71% of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) live with family caregivers. Many of these caregivers are aging—21% are over age 60 and 35% are…
The Problem North Mississippi has limited availability of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services, leaving many children with autism on long waitlists during the most critical years for early intervention. While…
The Problem Kansas faces a severe shortage of Direct Support Workers (DSWs), threatening access to community services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. DSW wages average only $14 per…
Items in this issue include: Sub-recipient documentation Chair appointment Logic model requirement Council establishment information Notable FAQs – February 2026
Topics in this issue include: Periodic Review of the Designated State Agency Purchasing Office Furniture Assurances and State Financial Participation Self-Advocacy Requirements in the 5-Year Plan Notable FAQs – January…
The Impact Project: Highlighting Council Work and Results NACDD/ITACC, in partnership with ACL, AoD, and OIDD, is collecting information about your work to share with a wide range of people…
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This special issue features questions and answers about Council meetings and related topics. Topics include: Public comments Committee requirements Ballot voting Meeting minutes Notable FAQs, November 2025
