Medicaid Waivers can be an important source of support for individuals with disabilities and their families. Because waitlists can be long in some states, learning about your options and applying early may help create more choices and flexibility down the road.

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Jim Abbott is a former Major League Baseball pitcher whose remarkable career challenged assumptions about disability and demonstrated the power of self-belief, preparation and perseverance.

Born without a right hand, Abbott refused to let physical limitations define his future. He excelled in baseball from a young age, won a gold medal with Team USA at the 1988 Olympics, and went on to pitch for ten seasons in Major League Baseball, including with the California Angels and the New York Yankees.

What made Abbott’s success so inspiring was not simply what he achieved, but how he achieved it: through relentless practice, adaptation, and determination.

Jim Abbott’s journey reminds us that ability is not defined by limitations. His story is a powerful example of what is possible when grit meets belief. 💛