Observed arrival · 2026-10-29
IDD Atlas maps the support system, not just the providers
A free national resource for finding disability services, understanding state support, navigating Medicaid waiver wait lists, and exploring family and self-advocacy guides.
- For
- People with IDD, families, and support organizations
- Worth noticing
- Listings are labeled Self Verified, Confirmed Profile, or Registry Listing, with different descriptions of how recently or independently they were checked.
Field notes
Visitors can begin with a state and service search or choose among six linked sections. Listings use three status labels: Self Verified, Confirmed Profile, and Registry Listing, with the page advising visitors to call first for unconfirmed registry entries. State report cards cover waiting lists, community living, employment, staffing, and funding; the Family Journey is described as spanning eight stages. Employment Atlas is identified as coming soon.
Observed signals
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Editorial observations of this landing page, not a rating.
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