We all agree that individuals with disabilities are entitled to receive support and that support should be in their homes and communities. So, it only makes sense we should be paying the best people to provide that support. In many instances,... Read more
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May 16, 2023
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a plot device in the movies. Natural language processing (NLP) is the use of software to process, analyze, and understand written data – much like the plans and notes we collect on the people we... Read more
May 16, 2023
This is Ari's story. Ari is from Wolf Point, Montana located on the Fort Peck reservation. Ari, 27 years old, is a member of the Assiniboine tribe. At the age of 5, Ari was diagnosed and treated for leukemia. Following the treatment for leukemia... Read more
May 16, 2023
Thanks to the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council, Expectations Matter offers free Person Centered Planning Training developed by, presented, and exclusively for people with disabilities and family members to support people in the lead of... Read more
May 16, 2023
Rosie Bartel is a wife, mother, grandmother, educator, and advocate. Her activism has transformed patient-centered outcomes, benefiting people of all ages and all abilities. Rosie’s advocacy began in August of 2009, after she underwent a total... Read more
May 16, 2023
Gaining independence can be challenging for individuals who begin receiving waiver services at a young age, however, evolving from a participant to a leader of the person-centered planning process is possible. Using creativity, technology,... Read more
May 19, 2022
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April 20, 2022
In recent years, there has been scant research examining the extent of racial disparities in access to and use of self-direction programs. While existing research does confirm disparities exist, further study is needed. Dr. Chanee Fabius, a leading... Read more
April 19, 2022
The National Center on Advancing Person-Centered Practices and Systems (NCAPPS) Self-Direction Learning Collaborative will bring together teams of people with professional and lived experience from States, Territories, and Tribal human services... Read more
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