The ADA: 35 Years of Influencing Self-Direction
The ADA has helped advance self-determination. All people, regardless of age or ability, have the right to make choices and have control over their own lives.
July 31, 2025
Why self-direction is gaining ground among people with disabilities and aging in place
Self-direction gives people autonomy in how they live their lives. It helps people avoid institutional care and remain in familiar home and community settings while receiving the support they need to thrive. Expansion of federal waiver programs and state plan services has increased access to self-directed services. As the uptake grows, more evidence is coming to light about the many ways self-direction is improving lives.
June 25, 2025
DDAM 2025: Strengthening Communities Through Full Participation All Year Round
DDAM 2025 reminds us that recognizing people with developmental disabilities shouldn’t happen during just one month. It should happen every month and every day of every month of the year.
March 31, 2025
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
We value making space for the people we serve to tell their own stories. This is the story of Stewart of Ohio, and how self-direction helps him.
November 21, 2023
GT Community: Eden and Her Family of California
We value making space for the people we serve to tell their own stories. This is the story of Eden and her family of California, and how self-direction helps her.
October 13, 2023
GT Community: Lois and Sherri of North Carolina
We value making space for the people we serve to tell their own stories. This is the story of Lois from North Carolina, and how self-direction helped her.
September 25, 2023
Ready to Learn More About Participant Direction in Ohio? Start Here.
Access to helpful resource links and downloadable PDFs about participant direction in Ohio. Check the list of resources to view and download.
September 20, 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