More help needed for kids with disabilities who age out of care system, parents say

More help needed for kids with disabilities who age out of care system, parents say

For most adults, their 21st birthday is an exciting time marking another step toward independence. However, for Deane Daprato, the son of Mark Daprato and Ijeoma Ross, turning 21 in June meant he became completely dependent on their care 24/7. Mark Daprato lists some...
How A T-Shirt Company Built An Inclusive, Visual Workplace With Trello

How A T-Shirt Company Built An Inclusive, Visual Workplace With Trello

Caregiving isn’t just a family thing, it’s everything we do to help people with disabilities thrive in the world. Here’s a great case study on how one business creates an environment that helps employees with autism do their best work. Each year,...
‘I can’t continue to do this forever’: Families with children aging out of care seek answers

‘I can’t continue to do this forever’: Families with children aging out of care seek answers

Across the country, stories are piling up as families anxiously watch their children with disabilities age out of care, graduating into a under-resourced system where programs are few and far between. “You’re isolated because you can’t leave your...