changing the supports system

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Unfortunately, there is some truth to this and I think there also can be other reasons organizations don't take an approach that fosters growth. For example, I recently heard that the CFO of a social services provider in my state was denying nearly all requests from clients to have appropriate HMAT (home modifications and assistive technology) installed in their homes via a state-funded program. Her rationale? If the technology helped them become more independent, they would need fewer direct care hours from her company. Some companies that are in the business of providing direct support staff want to keep their 'customers' dependent on direct support staff. In an economic climate where state and federal funding is drying up, social services has become a business just like any other, while companies struggle to stay afloat. It's sad, but true.