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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ANCOR is now accepting nominations for the 2027 DSP of the Year Awards.
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Decades Into America’s Disability Services Workforce Crisis, Providers See Little Progress as States Face New Medicaid Funding Pressures
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5 Ways Artificial Intelligence Empowers Person-Centered Planning in I/DD Services
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When a Bellyache Becomes a Bankruptcy: The Cost of Reactive Care in I/DD
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