14,000 children waiting to access disability services as Norma Foley admits 'we need a better model'Children face years of waiting for treatment due to the flawed 'assessment-of-need' system.
The Problem With the Term "Functioning"Labels like 'high-functioning' can be arbitrary and may overlook individual challenges and strengths.
14,000 children waiting to access disability services as Norma Foley admits 'we need a better model'Children face years of waiting for treatment due to the flawed 'assessment-of-need' system.
The Problem With the Term "Functioning"Labels like 'high-functioning' can be arbitrary and may overlook individual challenges and strengths.
State Senator Salazar Gives $75K Boost For Bushwick Home For Adults With DisabilitiesS:US received funding to improve accessibility for adults with disabilities in Bushwick, promoting independence and community integration.
Share the Spirit: Berkeley organization is a bright light for people with disabilitiesEasy Does It Emergency Services plays a vital role in supporting seniors and people with disabilities, especially with transportation and caregiving in Berkeley.
Wish Book 2024: Staying active in the community with the help of transport vansCommunity transport greatly enhances independence for adults with disabilities.
State Senator Salazar Gives $75K Boost For Bushwick Home For Adults With DisabilitiesS:US received funding to improve accessibility for adults with disabilities in Bushwick, promoting independence and community integration.
Share the Spirit: Berkeley organization is a bright light for people with disabilitiesEasy Does It Emergency Services plays a vital role in supporting seniors and people with disabilities, especially with transportation and caregiving in Berkeley.
Wish Book 2024: Staying active in the community with the help of transport vansCommunity transport greatly enhances independence for adults with disabilities.
Over 1,200 under-65s live in nursing homes due to lack of supportThe HSE has steadily reduced the number of individuals under 65 in nursing homes, but continued effort is needed for further progress.
Talks between health officials and unions tomorrow over Section 39 staff pay following care worker exchange with Simon HarrisThere is a pay gap between Section 39 organisations and HSE, affecting care worker retention and service quality.
UK disability charities say NICs rise will cause life-changing' cutsIncreased national insurance contributions threaten vital disability services and support for vulnerable individuals in England.
Job hunting is demoralising enough without having my personality eviscerated by an AI interviewer | Anna Spargo-RyanJob hunting can be emotionally exhausting, filled with hopes and anxieties about the application process.
Laketran Marks 50 Years Of Serving Everyone In Need - Busline NewsLaketran has uniquely prioritized comprehensive transportation services for seniors and people with disabilities since its inception 50 years ago.
Spare fixes cities' outdated transport services for disabled residents | TechCrunchSpare seeks to improve paratransit services with technology, increasing efficiency and reducing costs for cities.
wooden facade wraps social facility by DREAM in villejuif fostering connection to natureThe Lozaits-Seguin ESAT emphasizes well-being and accessibility for individuals with disabilities in a supportive, natural environment.
'Systemic' and 'persistent' delays by HSE in carrying out needs assessments for children with disabilities, report findsThe HSE consistently fails to complete Assessments of Need on time, leading to upheld complaints and highlighting systemic issues in service delivery.
'I'm not giving up. We can no longer wait for the adults in the room' - Cara Darmody (13) on her battle for better autism servicesCara advocates for better services for her autistic brothers, Neil and John, emphasizing the urgent need for timely needs assessments in care.
California's proposed budget cuts would leave many autistic young adults without a safety netFamilies struggle to find appropriate adult programs for developmentally disabled children after aging out of school services, leading some to create their own solutions.