Analyzing the Past, Planning for the Future

The presentation is designed to present learners with policy analysis of the history of publicly funded supports and projections on the future of such supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The evidence on funding trends will be reviewed along with published plans for the future of Medicaid funding. A proposed model for leveraging collectivism will be described, illustrated by real-world examples and practical strategies, to promote community and inclusion when paid supports are in short supply.