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Money Follows the Person, But Kansas Forgot the People
CW: Institutionalization For years, a federal initiative has supported disabled Kansans in reclaiming something the Supreme Court has guaranteed: the right to live in the community rather than living in institutions. The Money Follows the Person program made this possible by funding practical things that Medicaid doesn’t cover. It helped cover the cost of security…
Whole-Person Care Changes Lives
CW: Weight Integrated care offers a powerful way to reduce emergency room visits and hospitalizations among adults with developmental disabilities. For many in this population, navigating the healthcare system is complex, and routine medical needs can escalate into crises when preventive care and coordination are missing. A recent study from the University of Cincinnati and…
Words Don’t Help People Get Out of Bed
The Massachusetts Legislature’s recent move to update state laws by removing outdated disability-related language is an improvement. The words used in legislation influence societal attitudes and show how much we value disabled people. Updating antiquated language honors people’s dignity. Unfortunately, respectful language within our laws does not automatically translate into respectful and fair treatment in…
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