Developmental Pathways (DP) is honored to present Dr. Michaela McDonnell, departing board member, with the Developmental Pathways Board of Directors Lifetime Achievement Award. This award celebrates a board member whose lifelong commitment has meaningfully supported people with disabilities through DP and the wider community. Dr. McDonnell served three full terms on the board from 2016 […]

By Matt VanAuken, DP Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director As you may have heard, the federal government has entered a shutdown. With so much information available, we aim to provide a clear and factual update on what this could mean – especially for the disability community. Why is the federal government shutting down? The

Did you know that if voters with disabilities cast ballots at the same rate as those without, 2 million more voices would help shape our democracy? Your voice has power — and your vote matters. “People with disabilities are often disproportionately affected by government decisions and continue to vote at lower rates,” said DP’s Associate

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s contest! Over 650 votes were cast to determine the winners in each category. From the 76 entries received, the winners are… Solo Superstars 1st place: “Old man smoking pipe” Description: Retired Old man in glasses breaking his back celebrating his 100Th Birthday! 2nd place: “Young Witch”

By Matt VanAuken, DP Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director   A lot is happening at the state and federal levels around disability policy. With this Policy Pulse series, our goal is to make sense of the noise, providing clarity, context, and resources for our community. This post focuses on two things: A quick primer

We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone for our organization. Michelle Bauman has been promoted to the role of Chief Program Officer (CPO) at Developmental Pathways, effective March 31, 2025. Reporting directly to our CEO, Matt VanAuken, Michelle’s promotion is a testament to her exceptional leadership and dedication over the past 12 years. Michelle’s