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Workforce Crisis In IDD Sector Costing Millions
Survey findings from industry stakeholders in one state show that a staffing crisis at residential facilities for those with developmental disabilities is costing more than $100 million a year.
Social Security, SSI Recipients Likely To See Biggest Increase In Decades
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits are expected to increase next year by the largest amount in more than 40 years, a new estimate suggests.
For-Profit Companies’ Entry Into Medicaid Program Raises Concern
For-profit companies plan to buy two of the four nonprofits that run a state Medicaid program for people with disabilities, which advocates fear could lead to cuts in services for thousands.
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Zoo Embraces Disability Inclusion In Hiring And With Visitors
Inclusion efforts at one zoo mean hiring people with developmental disabilities and ensuring an accessible guest experience with features like a universal changing station and a sensory garden.
High Rent Collides With Dwindling DSP Workforce To Jeopardize Care
Rising rents are forcing people with developmental disabilities to live with roommates or move elsewhere, while staff shortages mean they may not be receiving the care they need.
Medicaid Program Helping People Leave Institutions Headed To More States
Following years in limbo, a popular Medicaid program that helps people with disabilities move from institutions to community-based living will become more widely available.
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Feds Recommend Strategies To Expand Disability Employment
Nine federal agencies are coming together to encourage state and local governments to do more to ensure that people with disabilities can access and succeed in competitive integrated employment.
Congress Punts On Aid For Struggling Disability Services System
An ambitious plan to shore up Medicaid home and community-based services nationwide with the largest investment ever in the program has been whittled down to nothing.
Biden Administration Releases Millions For Disability Housing
Federal officials say they are distributing millions of dollars in new housing aid for people with disabilities.
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Caregiver Shortage Threatens College Dream Of Student With Cerebral Palsy
Noah Spaulding hopes to live on campus at Messiah University this fall, but he has always relied on round-the-clock help and a shortage of caregivers might prevent him from leaving home.
Feds To Spend $1.7B To Make Rail Stations Accessible
A massive federal program is set to make hundreds of old subway and commuter rail stations accessible to people with disabilities by retrofitting sites that predate the ADA.
Pottery Barn Launches Accessible Furniture Line
One of the country's biggest names in furniture is introducing a new selection of chairs, tables, bathroom vanities and more, all specially designed to meet the needs of people with disabilities.