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Lives on the Line: The Human Cost of a Medicaid Freeze
The freeze of nearly $260 million in Medicaid funding may be focused on Minnesota, but the fear it creates reaches far beyond one state. When federal officials discuss tackling fraud in home-based care, the conversation often turns to budgets, audits, and criminal charges. For disabled people who rely on these services, the consequences are real…
This Is Not Home
CW: Institutionalization For decades, disabled people around the world have often had their lives shaped by institutions. Large hospitals and institutions were seen as the standard residential option for disabled people. These facilities were portrayed as protective or therapeutic, but they were often overcrowded, underfunded, and isolating. Residents had little control over their daily routines,…
The Harshest Birthday
California’s developmental disability system is designed to provide lifelong support, but many families find it a closed door right when it is needed the most. Case management, job coaching, independent living support, and various services that can be crucial for maintaining stability are offered by the state’s 21 regional centers. However, eligibility is dependent on…
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