Episode 28: Broken Promises: The Unreliability of Special Needs Resources

In this eye-opening episode of Talk to Me Michele, host Michele Tompkins shares her personal frustration with the unreliable resources meant to support special needs individuals. As a mother of a 21-year-old son with autism, Michele reflects on the two years wasted in the Texas Workforce Commission’s special needs program. Despite promises of employment training, education, and social skill development, the program has consistently fallen short, leaving many families like hers feeling abandoned. Michele discusses why these systems fail, how it impacts the development of special needs adults, and what needs to change. If you or someone you know relies on special needs resources, this episode will resonate deeply. Tune in to learn how we can advocate for real, lasting change.