Apr 8, 2025 | Blog, Government Funding, Government Programs
Former President Joe Biden signed a five-year extension of the Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education and Support Act (Autism CARES Act) in late December 2024. The move came just days after the Autism CARES Act expired. Autism CARES Act The Autism...
Feb 20, 2025 | Blog, Government Programs, Resources
In 1974, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 became law. Congress has passed various amendments to the Rehabilitation Act over the years, including the amendments contained within the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). One portion of the Rehabilitation Act particularly...
Feb 12, 2025 | Blog, Government Funding, Government Programs
The National Council on Disability (NCD) has released its annual progress report for 2024. In this report, NCD summarizes developments in disability policy that have occurred over the last year. NCD also points out several areas of progress in the report and makes...
Jan 15, 2025 | Blog, Government Funding, Government Programs
The Illinois legislature has passed HB 0793 and Gov. JB Pritzker has signed it into law. The bill amends various laws affecting human services and some persons with disabilities. Notably, HB 0793 amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code...
Nov 26, 2024 | Blog, Government Programs
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), recently issued SHO #24-005 – Best Practices for Adhering to Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) Requirements....
Oct 16, 2024 | Blog, Government Programs, Resources
Many children with special needs remain in a parent’s home after they become adults, with their parents continuing to be their primary caregivers. However, as children get older, their need for independence may change, as well as their housing options....
