Last week was Disability Voting Rights Week (DVRW). DVRW was celebrated from September 9-13 and was promoted by the American Association of People with Disabilities. In partnership with the REV Up campaign, DVRW advocated for voters with disabilities, regardless of…
In the U.S., Veterans eligible for long-term care is projected to increase from two to four million from 2019 to 2039. The VA is growing the Veteran Directed Care (VDC) program to prepare for the rise in eligible Veterans. As…
Program Background, Eligibility, and Reach The Veteran Directed Care program was created in 2008. It provides Veterans with quality level care at home. In VDC, Veterans have control and decision-making authority for local support and services. The VDC works with…
AARP recently released its Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Scorecard. The Scorecard creates interest and investment in LTSS by measuring each state’s support and services. It also identifies areas of improvement that directly affect consumers and their families. By ranking…
Last month, Disability Rights Wisconsin (DRW) filed a temporary injunction for their ballot access lawsuit. The motion would provide electronic ballots to voters with disabilities. This ballot is similar to what military personnel and overseas voters use. The ballot will…
A “Home and Community Preferences” survey by AARP found more than 75 percent of adults over 50 want to remain at home as they age. The survey polled almost 3,000 American adults of all ages. The survey found that most…
On June 27, we will celebrate the life and achievements of Helen Keller. Keller, who was blind and deaf, became a distinguished author, public speaker, and advocate for the deaf and blind throughout the 20th century. Keller was the first blind and deaf…
Make sure to visit the PremierFMS booth at the Utah Parent Center Family Festival later this month. Last year, nearly 40 agencies exhibited at the event. This year’s event will be held at Millcreek Common on Friday, June 28, 2024…
This month, PremierFMS will be attending the Building Together Conference. This conference provides advocates with tools for supporting individuals in self-directing their long-term care services. The event will take place next Monday and Tuesday. It is hosted by the Utah…
In Utah, Direct Care Professionals (DCPs) serving Veterans can now receive professional support for their services. DCPs are receiving support from the Salt Lake VA Medical Center’s SEARCH project. The project, with the help of Jennifer Morgan, received a $60,000…