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Karkenny brings proven experience in accelerating growth while maintaining operational excellence. GT Independence, a leading financial management services (FMS) company focused on helping people self-direct their long-term care and support services at home and in community-based se…

New role assumed alongside chief operating officer responsibilities As a financial management service (FMS) company focused on helping people self-direct their long-term care and support services at home or in community-based settings, we are pleased to share D. Pearl Barnett's prom…

CommUNITY: It’s More Than a Theme—It’s a Core Value At GT Independence, we know that successful self-direction isn’t just about managing payroll and budgets. It’s about building strong, supportive communities where everyone can truly live the life of their choosing. This was the drivi…

With 255% three-year revenue growth, recognition in Inc. 5000 list underscores GT Independence's relentless commitment to people, process, technology GT Independence, a financial management services (FMS) company focused on helping people self-direct their long-term care and support services at h…

This July 26, we celebrated the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Signed into law in 1990, the ADA was a major leap forward for people with disabilities. It has helped remove barriers, increase accessibility to services and public areas, opened up job opportunities, and …

More people who live with disabilities or age in place are turning to self-direction for the long-term services and supports (LTSS) they need. With self-direction, the person who needs care is in charge of who provides it, when and where. They may also control how to spend a budget authorized by the…

By John Carmichael, GT Independence CEO We’re coming to the end of March and the annual Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM). This effort by the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) and its partners highlights who contributes to strong communities.…

Twenty years ago, Tim and Bonnie Carmichael embarked on a journey to find a better living situation for their son, Ben. Born with a disability, Ben needed support, but the available options were limited—and, more importantly, didn’t allow Ben to live life on his own terms. Ben had his way of doi…