Advocacy groups provide an extraordinary stable of support for individuals with I/DD. By engaging communities, advocates work tirelessly to improve public perception and drive beneficial policies at the local, state, and national levels. Their achievements have realized greater equality and […]
The Spark Initiative, developed by Optum®, brings together experts from government, nonprofit and private sectors to spark new thinking on major health and human service issues. This report focuses on individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) and is one […]
Fact sheet from the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services which defines abuse and neglect, how to report it, risks of self-directed services, who conducts the investigation and what happens during an investigation. Individuals are instructed to call his or her […]
This is a brief description of intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) services and supports provided by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS). Some services and supports have interest lists because they do not have immediate openings available. […]
From the North Carolina Division of Medical Assistance, this guide provides information related to eligibility, services, and screening for the consumer-directed care program in North Carolina called the Community Alternatives Program (CAP). Included is a history of the CAP program […]
A summary of information for individuals with a disability in Utah is available in this fact sheet compilation on the following agencies: Division of Services for People with Disabilities Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired Choose To […]
Guidebook for providers/support, roles, responsibilities and expectations before taking on the role. People may reach a point where they need help to remain in their own home. This may happen because of an accident, a lengthy illness, disability, or aging […]
The purpose of The UCEDD Self-Determination Self-Assessment Checklist is to provide the UCEDD with a straightforward tool and process to determine the degree to which its policies, practices, and personnel, at a given point in time, are promoting self-determination for […]
Person centered planning highlighted in this presentation about changes in support of individuals with I/DD in Hawaii.
This document highlights relevant information to consider when deciding if self-directed services are or are not a good option for an individual with a disability. The location and contact information for the Self-direction Regional Coordinators in Maryland is also listed, […]
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