Dossier
Specially Adapted Resource Centers (SPARC)
Coverage of Specially Adapted Resource Centers (SPARC) in the Nexus archive.
- Virginia’s disability services gap persists despite progress, leaves young adults vulnerable
Virginia has increased Medicaid waiver slots for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, but demand still exceeds availability, leaving thousands waiting. Young adults face a 'services cliff' after losing school-based support without automatic access to adult services like in-home care or job coaching, despite progress since a 2007 federal settlement.