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Meet Alivia and Sophia… have a destinated program for special needs families called the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) and The Extended Care Health Option (ECHO). Our family utilizes both programs by receiving 40 hours a month of Air Force respite care and in-home ABA therapy for both our girls. When our daughter Alivia needed specialized medical equipment …

Federal legislation we support… 30 years, would raise the amount of assets SSI recipients can save without jeopardizing their vital SSI benefits. Health & Caregiving Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act (H.R.1520) - "Charlotte's Bill" would prohibit … processes, procedures, forms, and communications to reduce the administrative burden on family caregivers. Lifespan Respite Care Program Reauthorization Act (S.830/H.R.2560) protects caregivers' well-being—and, in turn, the well-being of …

Meet Kimacka R.… a while, we were referred to general speech therapy. We did not realize that would be our first encounter with the healthcare disparities that contribute to delayed diagnosis in the black community. Kadell Jr would eventually obtain a diagnosis … through the education system, but also in discovering their gifts and talents. Other resources include psychotherapy and respite care service providers. Kadell Jr (now age 24) wishes to continue his music career and hopes to expand into …

With Medicaid funding at risk, Laura’s message is clear – “It’s time to mobilize”… day camps. Our reach is broad, and our impact is deep—each individual we support has unique needs that require personalized care.  Our direct support professionals (DSPs) are the backbone of these services , ensuring that every person we support has the opportunity to thrive in their community. DSPs begin their careers with a passion to help others, and we provide the tools for them to grow. Many of our DSPs have worked with families … ever. This funding is needed to end waitlists for lifespan services like community and supported living, personal supports, respite, meaningful day services, employment supports, assistive technology, and more, as well as  to ensure health and …

Policy Pulse Newsletter - July 2023… Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment benefits to PreK-12 special education, postsecondary transition, career and technical education and higher education. Learn more about a few of the bills we currently support.   RISE Act … their life spans to live, remain safe and participate in their communities. This includes residential and day supports, respite, recreation, transportation and others.  Unfortunately, lengthy waiting lists exist around the country and the … creates a pilot program across the metro areas of Miami and Tampa to give those on the waiver waitlist access to a managed care program set of supports. Infrastructure/Process Improvement -  The state budget included $6million for increased wage …

International autism organizations… +61 3 9479 2497 Fax: +61 3 9479 1956 Email:  otarc@latrobe.edu.au  The Margot Prior Wing – Autism Specific Early Learning & Care Centre La Trobe Community Children’s Centre La Trobe University | Bundoora Campus | Victoria | Australia Tel: +61 3 … Phone/ Fax: 062 431 854944 Email: d381e@yahoo.com  IRELAND i.C.A.R.E. (Inishowen Children’s Autism Related Education) Day, Respite & Activity Centre Looking Glass Brae, Ballymacarry, Buncrana, County Donegal,  Ireland  Tel: 086 108 1200 Tel: 074 …