Caitlin Crabb

Caitlin Crabb is a research assistant professor in the Department of Disability and Human Development (DHD) and a DHD Disability Studies PhD graduate. She formerly worked as a visiting research specialist within the Institute on Disability and Human Development, the University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities for the state of Illinois. She has worked on projects related to Medicaid managed care, non-emergency medical transportation, transitions of people with developmental disabilities out of Illinois state-operated developmental centers (SODCs), an evaluation of the person-centered planning process for adults with developmental disabilities receiving Medicaid waiver services in Illinois, quality reviews of Ligas consent decree class members, and an evaluation of the Best Buddies Friendship program in Chicagoland high schools. Caitlin's research interests include home and community-based services, direct support professionals, and access to healthcare for people with developmental disabilities.