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Our View of the Legislature: Medicaid
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Our View of the Legislature: Medicaid

The legislature will be considering changes to the State’s Medicaid program that could have an impact on people with disabilities.  At 4:00 this afternoon, a subcommittee of Senate Education and Health will consider HB 231, from Senator Suetterlein, which mandates changes to Medicaid Waiver programs in order to better meet the needs of individuals receiving...

Self Advocacy for Supportive Employment
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Self Advocacy for Supportive Employment

Jake Smith called dLCV with his mother’s support when he received notification that DARS was going to be closing his case With dLCV assistance, Jake was hired by a local non-profit, and DARS agreed to assist him in getting a start date for employment and supporting him at his new job.

Applauding for Success
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Applauding for Success

The Morris family called dLCV because their daughter, Kate, needs adult services from the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). With dLCV assistance, the client advocated for herself very well and became a DARS client.