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Can people with special needs who are independent live in private homes and receive care? I'm a direct support professional and would like to provide housing for people with special needs.
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Get your GuideChanges in federal enforcement policy have created uncertainty around Medicaid home- and community-based services (HCBS), but the Olmstead decision, the ADA, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act remain in effect. There are a few ways families can respond if HCBS are reduced or denied, including reviewing notices, meeting appeal deadlines, requesting written explanations, documenting current needs, and seeking help from advocacy organizations or legal aid.
Read moreFor travelers who rely on wheelchairs or scooters, air travel has too often involved damaged equipment, unsafe transfers, and a loss of independence. New federal requirements aim to address these problems, but important parts of the rules remain unsettled.
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