Ep.94 - Disability Care in Crisis

A broken system is leaving millions without help. 🛑 Let’s rethink pay, policy, and innovation to rebuild caregiving into a win for all. 💡✅ The U.S. faces a mounting shortage of caregivers for people with disabilities.✅ Nearly 42 million Americans live with disabilities, many aging into greater need.✅ Medicaid HCBS waitlists top 700,000 individuals in urgent need of care.✅ Wages remain stuck around $15/hour—insufficient to attract and keep workers.✅ High turnover not only disrupts care but also drives hidden organizational costs.✅ Current models overly rely on government funding, creating market distortions.✅ A “GI Bill”–style approach for DSPs could attract and retain a strong workforce.✅ Market-based solutions can drive competition, higher wages, and better services.✅ Leveraging technology can slash administrative burdens and focus on direct care.✅ This is an opportunity to transform caregiving into an economic growth engine.The future of caregiving depends on innovation, choice, and empowering workers—families can’t afford to wait any longer. 💪Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Disability Employment Solutions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ⓒ 2025 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PodPro Entertainment⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#SaveAsAbility #Ability #Inclusive #Inclusivity #LaborForce #Disability #DisabilityEmployment #ReasonableAccommodation #Accommodation #CareCrisis #DisabilitySupport #HomeCareWorkers #DSPsMatter #HealthcareWorkforce #SupportCaregivers #MedicaidReform #PolicyChangeNow #DisabilityCare #AgingAndDisability #HealthcareInnovation #SmartCareSolutions #EconomicGrowth #GIBillForCaregivers #FairWagesNow #WorkforceSolutions #BetterCareFuture #HealthcareEquity #DisabilityStrong #TheNewRadio