Medicaid waivers were created with a simple but powerful purpose: to ensure that children and adults with disabilities could live with dignity in their communities rather than be forced into institutions. These programs recognized that people thrive when they have the freedom to choose where and how they live, while also providing a more cost-effective solution for taxpayers.

At its core, this is about human dignity and personal choice. No government agency should stand between an individual and the place they want to call home. The decision of where to live should rest entirely with the individual and their caregivers, who know their needs, goals, and aspirations better than anyone else. If a person and their family believe Vanguard Landing is the best place for them to build a life, foster relationships, and be part of a community, they should have every right to make that choice.