The Trump administration is withdrawing a proposed rule that sought to phase out subminimum wage employment for people with disabilities, typically at sheltered workshops. Indiana has been in the process of phasing out sheltered workshops. Approximately 1,000 people across the state currently work at a subminimum wage. A proposed Medicaid Waiver amendment, released for public…
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Waiver Amendments Public Comment Announcement – July 2025
FSSA Announcement – July 7, 2025 To ensure continued alignment among all DDRS HCBS Waivers in support of the ongoing BDS Waiver Re-set project the Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services Bureau of Disabilities Services would like to announce a public comment opportunity for upcoming amendments to the Community Integration and Habilitation waiver, Family Supports…
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In Honor of Pride Month: the Limitless Power of Love
I still remember where I was sitting when my brother told me he was gay. We were teenagers—just beginning to find our footing in a world that rarely explained itself to us. Growing up in the Midwest in the 1980s, I lived in a bubble of sorts. We were surrounded by cornfields, church pews, and…
When One Child Needs More: Navigating Sibling Dynamics in the Disability Space
In this heartfelt post, Marya reflects on her journey in raising her two sons following her younger son’s autism diagnosis. With years of perspective, she shares honest insights and helpful resources for families and siblings walking a similar path. I want to begin this post in full transparency. I didn’t do it perfectly. In fact,…