Moms—or the people who love us like moms—are often the ones who just get us. They keep life moving. They see potential where others see limits. And for people with disabilities, that love can take many forms: hands-on care, fierce advocacy, deep listening, and unshakable belief. Some moms manage feeding tubes, therapy schedules, and school […]
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By Terri from Massachusetts
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One ...
By Bob from New Jersey
Medicaid saved my daughters’ lives, and I am eternally grateful for it.
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Wa...
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“It’s like a tornado has devastated us. But no one is coming to help.”
By Grace from New York
I have twin sons who have autism spectrum disorder and intellectual and developmental disabiliti...
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