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You Are Not Stuck. Why Most Families Do Not Realize They Can Switch Their Waiver Agency Anytime

You Are Not Stuck. Why Most Families Do Not Realize They Can Switch Their Waiver Agency Anytime

You Are Not Stuck. Why Most Families Do Not Realize They Can Switch Their Waiver Agency AnytimeTim Beachum
Published on: 19/11/2025

Families on CL, FIS, or BI waivers often feel stuck with poor providers. This post explains your right to change agencies under DMAS rules, how simple the process is, and how your hours follow you so you can get better support.

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Unlocking Voices: How to Effectively Use Visual Aids and Talkers in Support Work

Unlocking Voices: How to Effectively Use Visual Aids and Talkers in Support Work

Unlocking Voices: How to Effectively Use Visual Aids and Talkers in Support WorkShannon Roadcap
Published on: 24/07/2025

This blog post delves into the transformative power of visual aids and talkers (AAC) in disability support, highlighting their essential role in giving individuals a voice, guiding effective implementation strategies, and showcasing how they lead to greater autonomy and control in people's lives.

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Navigating Challenging Behaviors with Compassion and Skill

Navigating Challenging Behaviors with Compassion and Skill

Navigating Challenging Behaviors with Compassion and SkillShannon Roadcap
Published on: 23/07/2025

This blog post delves into the complex world of challenging behaviors in disability support, emphasizing how these actions are often forms of communication. It explores compassionate, skilled strategies for response and highlights the profound long-term benefits for both individuals and support workers.

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Unexpected Joys: The Most Rewarding Moments in Disability Support

Unexpected Joys: The Most Rewarding Moments in Disability Support

Unexpected Joys: The Most Rewarding Moments in Disability SupportShannon Roadcap
Published on: 23/07/2025

This article explores the often-overlooked and deeply rewarding moments in disability support work, focusing on themes of trust, progress, simple joys, and the profound satisfaction derived from witnessing positive change in the lives of those supported.

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