The Problem: North Carolina faces a serious shortage of trained Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) who support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Low wages, limited training opportunities, and a…
The Problem: In 2022, the South Carolina Council identified a growing shortage of caregivers for children with significant medical needs. Many parents had to leave their jobs to care for…
The Problem: During disasters, caregivers and family members are often prevented from entering evacuation zones, even when people with disabilities rely on them for essential support. This gap can create…
The Problem: Idaho continues to face a serious shortage of direct care workers who support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS). Low wages, limited…
The Problem: The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) proposed major changes to the Aged and Disabled (A&D) Waiver that would reduce reimbursable caregiver hours and set strict…
The Problem: Older adults with developmental disabilities (DD) and their caregivers often face barriers to health care. Many providers lack training on aging with DD, and families may struggle to…
The Problem: For aging family caregivers of people with developmental disabilities (DD), planning for the future can be complex and overwhelming. Traditional retirement and financial planning strategies can sometimes cause…
The Problem: People with developmental disabilities (DD) are living longer than in previous generations. As they age, they often face new health, financial, and support needs. At the same time,…
The Problem: Families of young children with disabilities often hear negative messages about disability and may not know about inclusive community opportunities. Without access to positive information and support, families…
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…
