Feb 4, 2026 | News, Recent, Uncategorized
Nick is 31 years old and lives with his mom and dad, who have spent his life helping him build a meaningful place in the world. He is autistic and nonverbal, communicating primarily through an app on his iPad, along with a few signs and spoken words. Even without many...
Feb 2, 2026 | News, Recent
For Mat self-direction isn’t just a service model – it’s the foundation that allows him to work, lead, and live independently. At 39 years old, Mat supports himself and his brother, who lives with autism and schizophrenia and recently moved into Mat’s home....
Jan 29, 2026 | News, Recent, Uncategorized
For Abby, self-direction means living a life that is active, connected, and centered upon her own choices. Before self-direction, Abby participated in a traditional program with rigid schedules, limited flexibility, and frequent staff changes. While those settings...
Jan 29, 2026 | News, Recent, Uncategorized
Spencer is an artist, an explorer, and a young man who knows exactly what he wants from life. Through self-direction, he has built a life shaped by his passions and, most importantly, his own choices. Spencer was born in China and adopted at age four. Early language...
Jan 27, 2026 | News, Recent
The proposed $150 million in cuts to the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) services are not just numbers on a budget sheet — they represent real people, real families, and real lives that will be directly affected. These reductions would destabilize...
