Remembering Julie Beckett

A founding member of Family Voices, Julie Beckett passed away on Friday, May 13.  Julie Beckett was a school teacher and mother who advocated for what was best for her child and family.  In using her voice and through her advocacy, she changed the lives of thousands of people across the country.  The first Medicaid Waiver, the Katie Beckett Waiver, was created, allowing disabled persons to receive services to remain in their homes and communities.  Today, we join so many others as we honor Julie Beckett for her tireless efforts and the legacy she has left behind.  We hope to be parents that continue to carry a small piece of the torch she carried to try to make systems and care better for our children and others like them.  

To read more about Julie and her work, please visit https://familyvoices.org/sad-news-about-family-voices-co-founder-julie-beckett/