Our Family Navigators offer #free, personalized help to find services, connect with others, and access trusted support.

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📞 800-666-6327

#FASD #PeerSupport #Neurodiversity #DisabilitySupport #FASDUnited #1in20

Commentary: The Arc and CDR welcome your continued assistance to help those with disabilities In support of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in the United States.

Advocates from The Arc and CDR are calling for continued public support to ensure people with disabilities receive the services and resources they need.

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#DisabilityAdvocacy #Inclusion #DisabilitySupport

Rep. Hicks’ bill would cap waiver budget cuts at 10% during Waiver Reimagine rollout House File 3800 would limit reductions to individual waiver budgets to 10% unless needs change, and require a cost-of-living adjustment in the Phase 2 methodology; the committee laid the bill over after extensive testimony from waiver recipients and families.

Rep. Hicks' House File 3800 aims to protect Minnesota's most vulnerable by capping waiver budget cuts at 10%, but families fear that deeper cuts could dismantle their lives.

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#MN #MinnesotaWaiverServices #FamilyStability #CitizenPortal #HealthCareAccess #DisabilitySupport

Parents and caregivers of students receiving Exceptional Student Education (ESE) services are invited to join FND ESE Survey Day.

📅 March 30
⏰ 9 AM – 3 PM
📍 Live via our Facebook

Make sure to follow Family Network on Disabilities so you don’t miss it. #ESE #ParentVoice #DisabilitySupport

It’s not about opinion– it’s about documentation. Allsup helps your claim by focusing on what you have and still need to make a complete, clear argument.

800-678-3276
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#DisabilitySupport #DisabilityRepresentation #ApplyForSSDI #SSDI #AllsupSSDI

This week's IL newsletter: WaterSure reform – Changes to #WaterSure mean more households with disabilities could see their water bills capped. #WaterBills #CostOfLiving #DisabilitySupport #IndependentLiving #DisabilityNews
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Support Daily Life Skills: https://bit.ly/4u4TPNB

#MyastheniaGravis #OccupationalTherapy #DisabilitySupport #MyastheniaGravisNews #Bionews

Vocational Skill Building Improves Transition Outcomes for Young Adults with Autism and Low Vision Learn how vocational skills and strong transition planning help students with disabilities gain independence and succeed in adulthood.

Early vocational skill-building and personalized transition planning empower young adults with disabilities for confident, independent adulthood.

#TransitionPlanning #VocationalSkills #DisabilitySupport #IndependentLiving

Local Heroes: Boy with cerebral palsy gets a new dog thanks to overwhelming generosity DURAND, Mich. -- This story is about a young man named Zachary, his new service dog, Kobe, and a community of friends and strangers who made the new friendship

Michigan community raises funds for a service dog for 14‑year‑old Zachary with cerebral palsy — a heartwarming example of generosity in action. 🐾❤️ https://ow.ly/ePjJ50Yrwaa

#ServiceDog #DisabilitySupport #LocalHeroes

Cerebral Palsy and the Transition to Adulthood: What Changes at Age 18? At age 18, services for young people with cerebral palsy can shift dramatically. Federal policy explains why — and what families should expect next.

Turning 18 is a major milestone for individuals with cerebral palsy — medical needs remain, but services, benefits, and support systems often change.
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#CerebralPalsy #TransitionToAdulthood #DisabilitySupport #HealthcarePlanning

Just starting your #FASD journey?
Our Family Navigators offer #free, personalized help to find services, connect with others, and access trusted support.

📲 http://fasdunited.org/family-navigator
📞 800-666-6327

#FASD #PeerSupport #Neurodiversity #DisabilitySupport #FASDUnited #1in20

Flyer for “Rolling Start Inc. Emergency Preparedness Class” with a purple and green theme. Image shows a young woman standing at the back of a car holding a red first-aid kit. Text on flyer: “Join us in our Victorville office! Be prepared for emergencies & learn what resources are available to you.” Additional text: “Fires, flash floods, high winds, earthquakes—be prepared for any emergency. Register today to be ready in case a disaster happens near you! Light snacks provided.” Boxes read: “Free 3-day disaster kit with completion of a disaster plan (ASL available upon request)” and “Wednesday, March 11th, 1pm.” Bottom text: “Register: linktr dot e e forward slash rollingstartinc.” Followed by the Rolling Start Inc logo in the bottom right corner (Which features several icons that represent different disabilities, like a wheelchair user, ASL speaker, senior citizen, braille user, developmental disability, etc. All on the RSI theme color of a gradient from green to blue.)

🚨 Get Prepared, Join our Emergency Preparedness Class 🚨

Learn how to stay safe during fires, floods, earthquakes & more.

📅 Wed, March 11 • 1pm
📍 Victorville Office

Create a disaster plan + receive a FREE 3-day disaster kit.

#EmergencyPreparedness #DisasterReady #DisabilitySupport

Lawmakers consider oversight, appeals and the InterRAI assessment after proposed Medicaid waiver changes prompt family outcry Sen. Makayla Kavanaugh’s amended LB958 would require assessor training, clearer explanations of decisions, independent evaluations paid by the state for appeals, and reporting to the Legislature about how InterRAI assessments affect eligibility and hours in Medicaid waiver renewals. Testimony highlighted families’ blindsiding by proposed cuts and a high number of appeals.

Sen. Makayla Kavanaugh's new amendment aims to protect Nebraskans relying on Medicaid waivers amidst a storm of family testimonies revealing devastating cuts and denied appeals.

Learn more here

#NE #CitizenPortal #DisabilitySupport #GovernmentTransparency #HealthCareReform

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month recognizes the impact cervical cancer can have on work and financial stability. SSDI benefits may help provide income and healthcare coverage when employment is limited: allsup.help/3ZDIIwJ

#CervicalCancerAwareness #DisabilitySupport #ApplyForSSDI #AllsupSSDI