One week ago today it became official.  The United States Congress has now passed legislation the removes the term “mental retardation” from all federal laws.  Now all existing education, health and labor laws will change the phrase “mentally retarded” to “an individual with an intellectual disability.”  Though it may seem a bit too politically correct, [...]

I know there is a great need for information about the Medicaid Waiver, because it can be confusing and daunting to anyone just starting the process.  While I am aware that Medicaid Waiver systems are basically in place all across the country, (see map ) the state of Florida is different than most others and is unique.  We are [...]

How I came to work daily with and for the developmentally disabled didn’t happen overnight.  It isn’t just a job, and it wasn’t my first career of choice.  However, it is something that actually started in me when I was just a child living with a developmentally disabled sister of my own.  She made me [...]