Medicaid is the lifeline that provides people with disabilities the ability to choose where to live and who will support them, in addition to providing health care to citizens with low income and disabilities. It is a joint federal and state program enacted in 1965 by President Lyndon B. Johnson as part of Social Security Amendments.

Cuts to Medicaid will affect everyone, regardless of your political affiliation. It is something that should unite all self-advocates, family members, service providers, friends, co-workers, and employers.  

You are invited to read the our January 2025 Newsletter, Sharing Possibilities in Community Living. Contents include information about New Year's Resolutions, cuts to Medicaid, a new supportive housing guide and upcoming events.

You can subscribe to our monthly email Newsletter HERE.

Did you know that epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder, with at least 3.4 million people living with active epilepsy – including 470,000 children? 150,000 new cases of epilepsy are diagnosed every year and 1 in 26 people will develop epilepsy in their lifetime. 

November is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country, offering an opportunity to raise awareness of caregiving issues, educate communities, and increase support for caregivers.

Welcome to the inaugural digital edition of My Life Now.

After a successful decade as a print magazine, The Community Living Education Project (CLEP) is thrilled to re-launch this publication in an online format.

Our mission with this publication remains the same: to spotlight individuals who have transitioned from developmental centers, nursing homes, or family homes to vibrant community settings.  We celebrate their journeys of empowerment and self-discovery and share how they have embraced choice and control in their lives.

In this edition, we shine a spotlight on Carmelys Vincent, a remarkable individual whose story epitomizes the essence of a person-centered approach to community living.  

You are invited to read our July 2024 Newsletter, Sharing Possibilities in Community Living.

Contents include information about Disability Pride Month, Family Networking Sessions, Webinars, and In-Person Events.

You can also subscribe to our monthly email Newsletter HERE.