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GT Independence Offers Guidance in “Cooking Up a Top-Notch Self-Direction Program”
ADvancing States’ annual Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Conference is one of the industry’s premier events, attracting local, state, and federal policymakers and stakeholders to exchange ideas, experiences, and learnings. The common goal is to promote the practices and policies that ad…
GT Independence Gathers Top “Chefs” in Self-Direction at HCBS 2024
It’s August, and that can only mean one thing: It’s time for ADvancing States’ annual Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Conference! One of the most-anticipated events for stakeholders in delivering long-term services and supports (LTSS), HCBS 2024 is taking place in Baltimore August 18-…
How Does Alt Text Help Some People with Disabilities Use the Internet?
Imagine scrolling through social media and coming across a post with an image you can't see. You can try to understand the photo based on the post or caption. But if there is no post or caption, only a photo, you won't know what is in the image. This can leave you feeling isolated and out of the loo…
What is Plain Language and How Does It Improve Accessibility?
Have you ever read a legal document and felt like it was so complicated that you weren't sure if you really understood it? With a majority of all Americans reading below a sixth-grade reading level, we believe more people should use plain language. What is Plain Language? Plain Lan…
When There Are 269: What Medicaid Waivers and an Area Code Have in Common
When There Are 269: What Medicaid Waivers and an Area Code Have in Common The late Ruth Bader Ginsburg was once asked, "When will there be enough [women on the Supreme Court]?" she said, "I say 'When there are nine,' people are shocked. But there'd been nine men, and nobody's ever raised a que…
Without Policy Change, Some Family Caregivers Will Be Unable to Provide Paid Help to Loved Ones Post-Pandemic
The Public Health Emergency enabled many family caregivers to be paid to support a loved one. But this provision may end in many states. There is a national shortage of caregivers (and even fewer family caregivers). 52% of people age 65 and older require some form of long-term care. And this n…
We’re One of West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For!
We're One of West Michigan's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For! For the 5th year in a row, GT Independence has been named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in West Michigan. What is a Best and Brightest recognition? The Best and Brightest Companies to Wo…
4 Ways to Improve Inclusion for Your Child in the Classroom
Ashley Park-Brouse, Redhead in SPED A new school year brings many feelings for children and families. Some are feelings are positive like excitement, relief, and hope. Some are less positive such as anxiety, fear, and dread. No matter which role you are in, there are steps you can take to…