Friday, May 3, 2013

2013 'The Case for Inclusion' Report - Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (ID/DD) - Ranks States on progress of community living standards

United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) releases 'The Case for Inclusion' each year, tracking the progress of community living standards for Americans living with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD). The report examines data and outcomes for all 50 states and the District of Columbia (DC), ranking each on a set of key indicators, including how people with disabilities live and participate in their communities, if they are satisfied with their lives, and how easily the services and supports they need are accessed. By taking these factors into account, UCP is able to develop a comprehensive analysis of each state's progress or failures in providing critical services to individuals living with disabilities.

The findings for 2013 reveal that: 1) All states have room for some improvement, but some have consistently remained at the bottom of the rankings; 2) Despite economic strains, many states have made real improvements in the quality of services being provided; 3) There is still work to be done in ensuring that people with ID/DD can enjoy the same freedoms and quality of life as all Americans.

Medicaid affects all of us: children and adults with disabilities, as we are age, as our family ages, and when the unexpected happens. UCP's annual report, The Case for Inclusion, ranks all 50 states and the District of Columbia (DC) on outcomes for Americans with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD).

This year's report shows that:
1) All states have room for some improvement, but some have consistently remained at the bottom of the rankings;

2) Despite economic strains, many states have made real improvements in the quality of services being provided;

3) There is still work to be done in ensuring that people with ID/DD can enjoy the same freedoms and quality of life as all Americans.

Other highlights include:



This interactive website enables users to::

Compare state & national data

View state scorecards to determine individual state performance

Interact with the ranking map

See highlights of 2013 report

Advocate for areas needing improvement & promote key achievements

Learn more about states at the forefront of managed care and employment issues

Download full 2012 report and previous reports


FOR "United Cerebral Palsy (UCP)" FULL REPORT : CLICK HERE

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