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Why Do Disability Services Vary Across State Lines Even If SSI/SSDI Is Federal?

Episode Summary

https://diamondsofdisability.com/articles/why-where-you-live-dramatically-changes-your-disability-supportWhy do two people on the same federal disability benefits get wildly different support? We break down the state-level decisions that shape in-home care, housing, transportation, and employment access for disabled adults, plus the federal funding shift changing everything.

Episode Notes

[thoughtful] Have you ever thought about how where you live affects the disability support you actually get? [short pause] Two people on the exact same federal SSDI benefit can have completely different daily lives depending on their state. Today, we're digging into why that matters and what disabled adults need to know right now. Diamonds of Disability City: Orem Address: 260 South 1200 West Website: https://diamondsofdisability.com