Consumer Direct Care Network

03/30/2026

A small act of care can mean everything to someone.

As a caregiver, you help with daily tasks, provide companionship, and support independence. That impact lasts far beyond your shift.

Start your caregiving journey today.
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03/26/2026

Lillian Wald was a nurse and humanitarian who helped create community-based care. She started a program where nurses visited people in their homes to provide care and support, especially for families living in poverty.

She also helped found the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), supported women’s rights, and worked to improve child labor laws and public health programs.

Wald believed health care should be available to everyone, no matter their income. Her work helped shape the home and community-based services we use today.

03/25/2026

Today is National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day. Cerebral Palsy affects movement, balance, and posture, but it does not define a person’s abilities or goals.

Awareness helps build understanding and support.

To learn more, check out this article by the Cerebral Palsy Foundation:
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Cerebral Palsy (CP) is the most common lifelong motor impairment impacting more than 17,000,000 people around the world. CP is the result of damage to the developing brain and describes a group of movement disorders that affect a person’s ability to move and maintain balance and posture.

03/24/2026

Consumer Direct Care Network leadership traveled to Juneau to speak up for Alaskans with disabilities and support access to home and community-based services.

While there, Megan and Bradley met with Governor Dunleavy’s Office and the Division of Senior and Disabilities Services. They discussed how to work together to support care in Alaska.

We are grateful for this shared commitment and look forward to working together to support Alaska’s communities.

03/23/2026

Care at home can change lives.

When people have the right support, they can stay independent, close to family, and part of their community. We are proud to be part of that journey every day.

03/21/2026

Today is World Down Syndrome Day. We celebrate those with Down syndrome and promote understanding, inclusion, and equal opportunities.

Everyone deserves respect, support, and the chance to reach their goals.

03/18/2026

Dorothea Dix was a pioneering advocate for people living with mental health and developmental disabilities. She worked tirelessly to raise awareness about the poor and often unsafe conditions in prisons, almshouses, and hospitals. She exposed the neglect in these spaces and called for change.

Through her advocacy, Dix influenced national and state governments to provide safer, more humane care and housing for disabled individuals. Her efforts helped ensure that vulnerable individuals were treated with dignity and respect.

Her legacy continues to shape mental health and disability services in the United States today.

03/16/2026

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month reminds us that people of all abilities deserve respect, choice, and opportunity. Everyone should have the support they need to live, work, and thrive in their community.

Inclusion starts with understanding.

03/11/2026

March is Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month. MS affects the brain and spinal cord and can impact daily life in many ways.

Today, we raise awareness and honor the strength of those living with MS and the caregivers who support them.

Learn more about MS here:

How much do you know about multiple sclerosis (MS)? Add to your knowledge so you can recognize the disease and take appropriate action.

03/09/2026

This week during Women's History Month, we honor Clara Barton.

She was a teacher, nurse, and humanitarian. During the Civil War, she braved the front lines to deliver care and medical supplies to wounded soldiers, earning her the nickname "Angel of the Battlefield". After the war, she opened the Office of Missing Soldiers, helping to reconnect more than 20,000 soldiers with their families.

Barton later founded the American Red Cross, which helps during disasters and supports blood donation programs. Her work and the legacy of the American Red Cross still live on to provide aid to many today.

03/08/2026

Happy International Women’s Day! Today we celebrate the achievements and leadership of women in caregiving, healthcare, and beyond. Thank you for the compassion and strength you bring to our communities.

03/06/2026

Today we celebrate Employee Appreciation Day!

Your hard work, kindness, and commitment help people live independently and with dignity. We are grateful for everything you do!