Arizona

CITATION FOR COLUMN 1 DATA: The percentage of non-institutionalized males or females with any disability (all ages; 65+), cognitive disability (all ages; 65+), all races, regardless of ethnicity, across all levels of education in the United States. American Community Survey, 2023. Click here to view the source.
CITATION FOR COLUMN 1 DATA: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Developmental Disability, Estimated Prevalence of Developmental Delay, All States, 2021-22. National Environmental Public Health Tracking Network. Click here to view the source.

CITATION FOR COLUMN 2 DATA: Kaiser Family Foundation. “Number of People Waiting for Medicaid Home Care (HCBS), by Target Population and Whether States Screen for Eligibility, 2024”. Click here to view the source.

*Not all state data is available or is N/A

Identify and propose improvements to accommodate the variety of healthcare challenges encountered by individuals with disabilities as they enter elderhood. These challenges include care transition, accessibility, clinical expertise, adequacy of healthcare systems in varying locales, and community-based support, among others.

Identify technological supports to assist aging individuals with I/DD who have mobility, habilitation, and other needs, as well as technology that aids in communication; expand community inclusion and engagement with others, thereby reducing or preventing loneliness and isolation; and promote access to resources that promote self-determination and well-being. Work will include identifying safety measures to protect against online abuse and exploitation.

Address the physical, emotional, service, and other needs of individuals transitioning from a family home or independent living setting, including subsidized affordable housing or other longtime residential setting, to a group home, assisted living facility, or similar congregate setting due to a need for increased accommodations related to aging, medical necessity, loss of a caregiver, provider change, or other relevant issues, with the intent to maintain independence for as long as possible and prevent homelessness of elder individuals with I/DD.

Focus on identifying, developing (if necessary), and disseminating inclusive, accessible tools and resources to support effective future planning for adults with I/DD and to ensure all relevant parties in an individual’s life are aware of that individual’s desires and directives for their elder years. May include resources related to planning for healthcare, finances, education, employment, housing, community engagement, and/or a variety of other aspects of life in later years. May also focus on identifying individuals with limited or no existing support systems who will require a stronger “community” as part of their future planning.