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Happy Thanksgiving to all
The more you practice the art of thankfulness, the more you must be thankful for it. Count your blessings daily. Being thankful opens our eyes to a multitude of blessings that continually surround us. Give cheerfully and accept gratefully, and everyone is blessed. Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!1 Chronicles 16 On October 23, MDHHS issued a press release after they received direction from the U.S. Department of Agriculture t
Kevin Mcguckin
Oct 313 min read
Barriers and Benefits
People with developmental disabilities face numerous barriers in society, including negative attitudes and misconceptions held by many. These prejudices can lead to exclusion from schools, jobs, and other social activities, making it difficult for individuals with developmental disabilities to fully participate in their communities. One of the biggest barriers to inclusion is the lack of access to resources and support systems that are essential to their success. Without acce
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Sep 302 min read
NEWS NOTES AUGUST OF 2025
Recent news in the developmental disabilities field includes concerns about potential federal funding cuts to Medicaid and its impact on...
Kevin Mcguckin
Jul 312 min read
MEDICAID MAKES IT POSSIBLE -July 2025
It’s obvious that people with disabilities want to learn, contribute to their communities, and live as independently as possible—no...
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Jun 302 min read
News notes May 2025
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published a set of rules for the delivery of Home and Community Based Services...
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Apr 272 min read
April 2025 News Notes
PUBLIC BENEFITS ASSIST THE SAFETY NET At the core of the Social Safety Net concept is the notion of providing a safety net for...
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Mar 312 min read
March News Notes
The House of Representatives will be voting on a bill that will start the process to reduce $800 billion from Medicaid over the next...
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Mar 12 min read
December 2024
Winter has arrived which will bring snow & colder temperatures to various regions throughout the United States. If we had no winter, the...
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Dec 2, 20242 min read
November
I hope everyone had a wonderful Autumn. Autumn brings much beauty with leaves all changing colors. The striking change in color of the...
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Nov 1, 20242 min read
October 2024
I hope everyone had a wonderful summer. It is hard to believe that Autumn is already here. Autumn is the season when the duration of ...
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Sep 30, 20242 min read
August 2024
I hope everyone is having a wonderful summer. It is hard to believe that it is August already. August is the eighth month of the year in...
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Aug 1, 20242 min read
July 2024
I hope everyone is having a wonderful summer. I ndependence Day is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration...
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Jun 30, 20242 min read
June 2024
Soon it will be Springtime and St. Patrick’s Day. "Springtime is the land awakening. The March winds are the morning yawn." – Lewis...
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Jun 2, 20242 min read
May 2024
Memorial Day began as a way to honor those who died in the Civil War and has become a day to honor all American veterans who gave their...
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May 1, 20243 min read
March 2024
Soon it will be Springtime and St. Patrick’s Day. "Springtime is the land awakening. The March winds are the morning yawn." – Lewis...
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Mar 2, 20242 min read
January News
Now that Christmas & New Years have come to pass, we look forward to Spring time. Groundhog Day is a popular North American tradition...
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Jan 2, 20242 min read


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Dec 1, 20230 min read
April 2023
We are now in the month of April famous for the saying “April showers bring May flowers”. This is typically the time when the last bit of...
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Apr 14, 20232 min read
February 2023 Newsletter
Now that Christmas & New Years have come to pass, we look forward to Spring time. Groundhog Day is a popular North American tradition...
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Feb 1, 20232 min read
November 2022 Newsletter
Happy Thanksgiving to all. The more you practice the art of thankfulness, the more you have to be thankful for. Count your blessings...
Kevin Mcguckin
Nov 1, 20222 min read
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