FF Monday

Paid employment during high school is the #1 predictor of successful adult employment for students with disabilities. — NTACT:C

Only 71% of students with disabilities graduate high school, compared to 87% of peers without disabilities. — NCES

Suicide is the second leading cause of death for ages 10–24. — CDC

36% of young adults (18–25) experience mental illness annually, the highest of any age group. — SAMHSA

Accessible transportation remains a top barrier, preventing 6 million Americans yearly from receiving needed care. — CTAA

60% of youth with disabilities require support navigating adult healthcare, yet only 22% receive formal transition planning. — Got Transition

Youth with disabilities are more likely to live in poverty (32%) than those without disabilities (16%). — Census

People with disabilities are 3x more likely to experience food insecurity, affecting health outcomes. — NIDILRR

Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) now account for more than 62% of Medicaid LTSS spending nationally, up from 18% in 1995. — CMS

IRIS, Wisconsin’s self-directed care program, now serves more than 20,000 participants, giving them budget authority and hiring rights. — WI DHS