EnjoyHi5!Autism: THE CASE FOR INCLUSION 2013

It is the duty of a civil society such as ours to aid these individuals, who are often the most vulnerable members of society.
The Case for Inclusion, rank state Medicaid programs in all 50 states and the District of Columbia (DC) on outcomes for Americans with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD).

Every year since 2006, United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) -- an international advocate, educating and providing support services for children and adults with a spectrum of disabilities through an affiliate network-- produces The Case for Inclusion.
Medicaid affects all of us -- children and adults with disabilities, as we are aging, as our family ages, and when the unexpected happens. It is the critical safety net that provides financial and healthcare security, and community supports to Americans with ID/DD, aging, and low-income individuals and families, so that their desired freedom, quality of life and community participation can be fully realized.

This year's report shows that:

All states have room for some improvement, but some have consistently remained at the bottom of the rankings;
Despite economic strains, many states have made real improvements in the quality of services being provided;
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: