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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Problem Fewer people in Iowa are opening ABLE accounts, often because they don’t know these accounts exist. Without this tool, people with disabilities miss opportunities to save money for…
The Problem Many families don’t know what services are available or how to access them. In Wisconsin, data showed families often feel lost trying to navigate complex systems. The Council…
The Problem Many families don’t know when or how to start planning for life after school. They often miss key information about transition services and available supports in Mississippi. This…
The Problem The Texas DD Council engaged Rice University to address a critical gap: people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are often left out of conversations, support, and rituals…
The Problem: A psychologist raised concerns about a new request from a Medicaid provider to release raw testing scores without interpretation. This practice could allow unqualified individuals to use complex…
