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Wilmington mother pushes for disability services in Raleigh
April 29, 2026
April 29, 2026: Article published by WWayTV3
By Kinsey Rothenberger
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A Wilmington, North Carolina, mother took her push for improved disability services to state lawmakers Wednesday, sharing her family’s experience and calling for changes to better support ch…
Talley Wells of the North Carolina Council for Developmental Disabilities discusses the disability community urging action on Medicaid, workforce, and services at I/DD caucus
April 29, 2026
April 29, 2026: Published by WPTF Afternoon News
On Wednesday, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, and advocates from across North Carolina gathered at the General Assembly to share personal stories and call on lawmakers to continue to protect Medicai…
People with disabilities ask NC legislators for funding to support community living
April 29, 2026
April 29, 2026: Article published by NC Newsline
By: Lynn Bonner
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families stressed to North Carolina legislators the importance of helping the thousands of people waiting for assistance through Medicaid.
More than 20,000 peo…
Wilmington mom pushes for disability funding
April 28, 2026
April 28, 2026: Article published by WWayTV3
By Kinsey Rothenberger
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A Wilmington mother is traveling to Raleigh on Wednesday to push lawmakers for more funding for disability services, saying her child and many others are still waiting for care.
“She is a definite li…
NC moves to rein in soaring autism therapy costs amid fraud concerns
April 27, 2026
April 27, 2026: Article Published by NC Health News
By Jaymie Baxley
Meredith McCumbee has seen firsthand the difference applied behavioral analysis therapy, commonly known as ABA, can make in children with autism.
Aaron, her 16-year-old son, was diagnosed with autism and apraxia of speech…