Show Notes
In this episode of Nick Speaks, Nicolas Comstock and Nicole Jorwic discuss the importance of centering disabled individuals in decision-making and funding. Nicole, inspired by her brother Chris, shares her advocacy journey and compares disability services across states like Illinois. They explore presuming competence in IEPs, differences between private and public special education, and the impact of Medicaid cuts. Nicole highlights the need for bipartisan support and public funds for community-based services, encourages local advocacy, and addresses Medicaid fraud. The episode ends with a call to action for listener engagement.
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