Resource fair aims to assist people with disabilities amid state budget uncertainty

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — A-B Tech hosted a Resource Hub Fall Fair for regional families facing uncertainty with state and federal services. The community event was designed to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

If a state budget isn’t passed by Nov. 1, people with disabilities could experience cuts to their services, according to the Arc of North Carolina.

There are concerns about the potential impact on one-on-one support services with possible changes to Medicaid after the 2026 midterms, which could involve unprecedented cutbacks…

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