46 min
Episode 12 - Jill Barker Wants You to Understand Developmental Disability Policy Autism Confidential
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- Non-Profit
Knowledge is power! And Michigan-based Jill Barker, mother of two men with developmental disabilities, ages 45 and 37, wants you to know the latest about federal and state DD policy. Jill publishes The DD News Blog, https://theddnewsblog.blogspot.com/, which provides “News, information, and commentary for families and friends of people with developmental disabilities.” Highlights:
• Lies that parents are told
• Attacks on guardianship
• The de-funding of vital programs for adults with DD
• The importance of advocacy at a time of ideology
Knowledge is power! And Michigan-based Jill Barker, mother of two men with developmental disabilities, ages 45 and 37, wants you to know the latest about federal and state DD policy. Jill publishes The DD News Blog, https://theddnewsblog.blogspot.com/, which provides “News, information, and commentary for families and friends of people with developmental disabilities.” Highlights:
• Lies that parents are told
• Attacks on guardianship
• The de-funding of vital programs for adults with DD
• The importance of advocacy at a time of ideology
46 min