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““Jacob’s supports did more than help him survive a crisis. They gave him the chance to live independently and thrive.”

Jacob’s life changed suddenly when he unexpectedly lost his father, the person he had always lived with. With no family able to take him in and no residential option available through the Michelle P. Waiver, Jacob was left without a home and facing an uncertain future.

“Every person deserves the opportunity to live in a home where they are known, valued, and loved.

Mike is 41 years old and has Down Syndrome. If you know Mike, you know his smile is contagious. He greets each day with joy, laughter, and genuine excitement for life. He loves holidays, birthdays, decorations, and any reason to celebrate.…

“Our hope for Maggie is the same as for any child—that she has the support, education, and opportunities she needs to become as independent as possible.”

My name is Della. My husband and I retired, and through unexpected family circumstances, we became the guardians of our granddaughter, Maggie. She is now 9 years old and has a rare chromosome disorder called Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome.…

“They see me first. They (DSPs) are my friends (first) and second my aides.

Lainey's mother, Jeanine, wrote the following statement:

“Both of my sons deserve access to the services and supports they need, regardless of how different those needs may be.

Hello, my name is Amanda Duley. I have two children who are autistic. One is 15 and the other 11 both of my sons deserve access to any kind of services that they need. My 15 year-old is verbal. He does have ADHD.…

“Because of the right supports, Paul is living in the community—not a hospital.

Paul lives in Lexington, Kentucky, with a Family Home Provider through Kentucky’s Supports for Community Living (SCL) Waiver.…

“Every small milestone my children achieve is hard-earned—and worth protecting.

Brittany Kruger is the mother of two young children with profound autism and complex support needs who rely on Kentucky’s Home and Community-Based Waiver program and Medicaid services every day.

“Our greatest hope is that our daughter can continue living in the community she loves—not in an institution.

Marianne’s 37-year-old daughter has Angelman syndrome, a neurodevelopmental disorder that causes severe intellectual and physical disabilities, along with epilepsy.…

“I’ve waited 15 years for the support that will help secure my future.

Claire lives in Nicholasville, Kentucky, with her parents and has autism. She currently receives services through the Michelle P. Waiver while remaining on the Supports for Community Living (SCL) Waiver waiting list—a wait that has now lasted 15 years.

“My biggest goal is to stay in my heavenly home.

Aaleicia’s biggest goal is to remain in what she lovingly calls her “heavenly home.” She reminds her support team of this often because staying in the home where she feels safe and comfortable means everything to her.

“The SCL Waiver helps me stay active, connected, and living the life I choose.

Julian lives in Lexington, Kentucky, and is a man with autism, cerebral palsy, and developmental disabilities. When his father passed away, life changed dramatically for his family.…