Drag Syndrome is a UK-based drag performance collective made up of artists with Down’s syndrome. Founded in 2018, the group uses drag as a powerful form of self-expression, creativity, and visibility for people with developmental disabilities.
David Roustio is a multifaceted creator, advocate and professional whose work spans writing, music, speaking and support for people with developmental disabilities. He has more than two decades of experience supporting individuals with developmental differences, a term he prefers to “disability,” and his career reflects a deep commitment to empowerment and community engagement.
Let’s be real: being a Direct Support Professional is tough. You’re juggling schedules, behaviors, health needs, and personalities—all while somehow staying human yourself. Some days it feels like you’re a superhero in sneakers. Other days… you’re just trying not to cry in the supply closet.
WASHINGTON — Major changes to federal food assistance and Medicaid policies are taking effect in 2026, reshaping eligibility, benefit use, and program administration for millions of low-income Americans. The shifts follow last year’s passage of a sweeping budget and policy law known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and new federal waivers for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). AP News
Families Struggle to Secure Supports for Loved Ones with Disabilities
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