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Why People Receiving Services Should Be the Employer of Record (EOR)
One way to simplify self-direction is to have the participant be the Employer of Record, or EOR. The participant being the EOR makes taxes and paperwork easier.
January 5, 2024
How Does Alt Text Help Some People with Disabilities Use the Internet?
Imagine scrolling through social media and coming across an image you can't see. If there is no post or caption, only a photo, you won't know what is in the image.
November 2, 2023
How the Participant Directed Goods and Services Process Works in Ohio
As the financial management service (FMS), GT Independence enrolls the participant’s chosen vendors. We also make sure that the vendors submit the correct documentation.
September 7, 2023
GT Community: Justice, Weller, and Lareka of California
We value making space for the people we serve to tell their own stories. This is the story of Justice of California, and how self-direction helps him.
August 23, 2023
How to Offer Support to Someone Who is Experiencing Grief
National Grief Awareness Day is August 30th. How do you support someone who is grieving? It truly depends on the person and their needs.
August 11, 2023
GT Community: Blake and Debbie of Michigan
We value making space for the people we serve to tell their own stories. This is the story of Blake from Michigan, and how self-direction helps him.
August 2, 2023
What is Plain Language and How Does It Improve Accessibility?
130 million adults in the US have low literacy skills. In fact, 54% of Americans between the ages of 16 and 74 read below a sixth-grade level. That's more than half of all Americans!
July 26, 2023
GT Community: Marilee and Joseph of Wisconsin
We value making space for the people we serve to tell their own stories. This is the story of Marilee from Wisconsin, and how self-direction helps her.
July 13, 2023
GT Community: Jennifer, Scott, and Mary of Michigan
We value making space for the people we serve to tell their own stories. This is the story of Jennifer from Michigan, and how self-direction helped her.
June 22, 2023