The Price of “Cost Cutting” in Disability Care: Protect Your Child's Future. With Yolanda Kincaid

Last year, I met with Yolanda Kincaid, CEO of Sycamore Services, and we had one of those conversations that makes you stop and ask: who exactly are these policies supposed to help? Because right now, it feels like families are being told their child is “done” with support based on a number on a spreadsheet — not real life.We talked a lot about the proposed caps on ABA therapy in Indiana, and I’m just going to say it directly: a one-size-fits-all approach does not work for kids with disabilities. Some children might be fine with these limits. But what about the ones who aren’t? What happens when a child is pushed back into a school that isn’t prepared? Who carries that responsibility then?What really stood out to me about Yolanda is that she isn’t just talking about this from a boardroom. She’s showing up. She’s asking hard questions at town halls. She’s advocating not just as a CEO, but as someone who has seen firsthand what happens when people with disabilities are treated like an afterthought. And honestly — why aren’t more leaders doing the same?This episode is about more than ABA therapy. It’s about advocacy, accountability, and the uncomfortable truth that disability policy affects far more people than anyone wants to admit. So consider this: are we improving services… or quietly taking them away?Find more info on Yolanda here:Sycamore ServicesFacebookInstagramChapters00:00 Introduction, Impact of ABA Service Reductions on Children with Autism04:15 Comprehensive Services Offered by Sycamore Services06:43 Access to Services in Rural Communities09:09 Yolanda's Personal Background and Community Roots15:14 Advocacy and Community Engagement in Disability Services27:24 Investing in Local Businesses for Better Community Outcomes29:26 Transitioning from ABA to School: Challenges and Concerns32:04 Navigating Policy Changes and Their Effects40:26 Understanding Waivers and Service Accessibility44:49 The Importance of Language in Disability Advocacy48:04 Collective Responsibility in Disability IssuesContact Tabitha:[email protected]://tabithazeigler.com/