As we approach the Thanksgiving Holiday, we would like to extend our thanks. Our work with people receiving services, those who provide care, and our community partners is special. Thank you for your hard work and commitment to independence and self-determination. We wish you the best time and a...
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services invites you to a conference call with President Obama on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Open Enrollment. On Wednesday, November 4th at 2:25 PM ET, President Barack Obama and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell will discuss the...
We thank Angelina for her years of service and congratulate her for entering the 25,000 Hour Club! Angelina loves taking care of Joan, and has been doing so since 2004. Angelina considers Joan is to be like family – almost like a grandma to her. Angelina is a native of...
Susan – Kenai, Alaska – “We get SSD which is a blessing, but it was a challenge to prove that we were eligible.” I entered the workforce at 17 years of age. My husband and I had our own business for the last 15 years of our working life....
Earline – “My Daughter was born blind and cannot communicate verbally. With self-directed programs, I can live freely and know that my daughter is safe and sound.”
Consumer Direct is excited to welcome the ADA bus as they tour through Montana to celebrate and recognize the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Here’s the scheduled tour stops: July 2, Billings at Kmart – Festivities from 8 AM – 2 PM July 3, Great Falls...
Joe – Lakewood, Colorado – “There is a special place in my heart for Wade Blank. I’m thankful for his work getting people out of nursing prisons and into their own homes and organizing those individuals into an army of volunteers who blocked Denver buses, demanding access to public...
Susan – Backersfield, Missouri – “My daughter fell through the cracks because the principal made a judgment on what he thought she could do, instead of following the law.” The ADA has helped people, but there are ways it can be better. For example, I don’t think principals and...
Victor – Greeley, Colorado – “Without this law, I would be forgotten, much like the people who lived before the ADA was implemented. I want to give a big thank you to the men and women who made this possible.” The ADA has allowed me the chance to pursue...
Michael – Milwaukee, Wisconsin – “Assistance may vary from A to Z depending on the severity of the disability, but the relevancy is there!” It’s difficult to put in words how much I appreciate the fact ADA services exist. I think I speak for many people when I say...