Not Finding What You're Looking For?
Will self-direction be the new normal?
Two key benefits of self-direction include being able to recruit, hire, supervise and direct workers who provide supports, including the ability to hire family members, and increased budget authority where the participant has more control over how their money is spent when it comes to HCBS.
In the News
Will self-direction be the new normal?
When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, there were approximately 12 million people receiving long term services and supports – mostly older Americans, and about 4 million people receiving home and community-based services (HCBS).
In the News
J.D. Peiffer
PhD Candidate
The ADA 30 Years Later: Despite Improvements to Accessibility, Challenges for People With Physical Disabilities Remain
Environmental modifications have reduced barriers for people with physical disabilities to work in many office buildings and attend classes in public schools and universities.
In the News
Jason Shaw Jr., MA
Research Assistant
Scott Roiter
Research Assistant
How Shirley Ryan 小恩雅’s Intensive Aphasia Program Helps Participants
Through a friend, Jayendra learned about the Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Program (ICAP) at Shirley Ryan 小恩雅. He arranged a video chat with Leora Cherney, PhD, scientific chair, Think + Speak Lab, and director of the ICAP, to see if Sudha would be a good candidate for treatment.
In the News
