The State of America's Direct Support Workforce Crisis 2026
New data reveal little sign of meaningful progress ahead of impending wave of funding cuts.
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The State of America’s Direct Support Workforce Crisis 2026
The State of America’s Direct Support Workforce Crisis explores challenges and highlights the resulting impacts upon the direct support workforce and the continued ability of people with I/DD to access the services they require to live and thrive within their homes and communities.
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