Care for California’s rapidly aging population requires ambitious strategy by Jeff vonKaenel It often starts with a phone call. A daughter trying to help her aging mother stay at home. A senior recently discharged from […]
The system depends on home-based care—but still struggles to fund it by Jeff vonKaenel When families first see the cost of a nursing home—often more than $100,000 annually—the reaction is immediate: how can anyone afford […]
The Inland Caregiver Resource Center connects seniors to services In rural communities by Peter Hecht Carmen Estrada is executive director of the Inland Caregiver Resource Center, one of 11 California regional agencies providing support for […]
California’s In-Home Supportive Services provides vital services for those with disabilities by Peter Hecht Jennifer Salewsky began to notice early on that her daughter, Tayler Sett, was developing differently. As a toddler, Tayler was diagnosed […]
Adult day health care, which provides a critical support for seniors, is at risk for cuts by Peter Hecht From her time as a young widow in her native Afghanistan, Arifa Fida has taken charge […]
A long-term care program takes a holistic approach to senior health by Dorothy Korber Helen Donley set off from her Marin County home in September 2024 for a nice visit with her daughter’s family in […]
How Californians Navigate a Complex Long-Term Care System by Jeff vonKaenel Fifteen years ago, 56-year-old veteran Eldon Abston was in crisis. His wife was dying. He had just suffered a major stroke and could no […]
Woman with cerebral palsy uses assistive technology to accomplish otherwise challenging daily tasks by Jacob Peterson Briana Phibbs has spent her life defying expectations, and the New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) is […]
For people with developmental disabilities, moving from certified to non-certified housing can be life changing and cost-effective by Elizabeth Ann Morabito Housing is a fundamental social determinant of health, essential for everyone, including people with […]
Innovative program empowers people with developmental disabilities with tailored assistive technology solutions by Gail Allyn Short Living on one’s own is a rite of passage many young adults look forward to. For people with developmental […]
Housing Navigation supports home ownership for adults with developmental disabilities by Gail Allyn Short Like most young adults, Nick Mykytyn, 27, of Oneonta, N.Y., reached a point where he wanted to move out of his […]
NYS CDD helps people with developmental disabilities live as independently as possible by Gail Allyn Short Historically, people with developmental disabilities (DD) were sometimes sent to live in institutions, away from society. Conditions in these […]
By Thea Marie Rood In 1996, the last large institution in Maine closed, but when people with developmental disabilities were released into the community, they avoided any interaction with physicians. Why? “It was thought people […]
Every American has the right to vote privately and independently. In fact, the Georgia Secretary of State—during an Independent Living Day event at the Capitol—unveiled three voting machines that were touted as being accessible to anyone with a physical or developmental disability. The problem? None of them worked. […]
People with disabilities can learn how to write a resume, read and understand job descriptions and apply for jobs online. The goal is to help those with disabilities to become as independent as possible. […]
“We’ve all paid into the system and so in order for people with disabilities to receive our fair share of that, we need to be counted by the Census.”
Aaron Carruthers
Executive Director, California State Council on Developmental Disabilities […]
by Anne Stokes For individuals with disabilities, reliable transportation is key to living an independent life. Sacramento Regional Transit District provides accommodating, reliable and affordable services to help riders with mobility, visual and other impairments […]
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