New On-line Resources

New Family Resources 
Because of the support raised through the Buddy Walk, we’ve been able to expand the Resources section of our website with new, Nebraska-specific tools families have been asking for.
These resources are all live now and were created in direct response to the most common questions we hear from families navigating services, supports, and systems related to Down syndrome. This is the kind of behind-the-scenes work made possible when our community comes together through the Buddy Walk — turning awareness into practical, lasting support.
In the next few weeks , we’ll be highlighting each new resource and explaining why it matters. Families don’t have to wait, though — everything is available today.

First Highlight: State and Community-Based Waivers
Our first featured resource focuses on State and Community-Based Waivers, an area that has changed significantly in recent years.
Nebraska law has expanded access to Home and Community-Based Services for children and families. In the past, many families were told to wait until adulthood for meaningful waiver options. With the addition of the Family Support Waiver and Katie Beckett eligibility in 2024, families now have pathways to services at much younger ages.  In addition the state has ended the waitlist so families should be able to get Waiver access without waiting for years for a spot to open up.  
This webpage explains what’s changed, what options exist now, and why families may qualify for services sooner than they were told in the past.
Because of the Buddy Walk, we’re able to create and share tools that help families ask better questions, advocate earlier, and better understand what supports should be available.

Learn more about all of the Nebraska Home and Community Based Waivers Here
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 Explore the Resources page:
https://www.dsaane.org/resources.html