Brenda Hoffman

Creator

Ryan Wagner, University of Nebraska at OmahaFollow

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Creation Date

Spring 2025

Description

Brenda Hoffman is a mother whose child is disabled. She has taken care of him his entire life and has actively made her voice heard when it comes to protecting aid for disabled individuals. This includes voicing concern against legislation that would reduce programs that improve the lives of the disabled, calling for improvements to increase the effectiveness of already present systems, and protecting the civil rights of disabled people when they have been threatened. Wagner utilizes a collection of photos of Hoffman and her child, examples of emails she has sent to organizations/politicians, and explanations for certain pieces of legislation that Hoffman is opposing to provide context to the reader. ***Note: There are additional images that correspond to this presentation. They can be found under additional files below*** Image Descriptions: Image 01: The image shows a display board featuring content about a person named Brenda Hofman and her experiences related to disability rights and advocacy. The board has a white background and is filled with red-bordered sections containing text and photographs. At the top, the name "Brenda Hofman" is prominently displayed in large, red cursive letters. Below, various pieces of text are arranged neatly, discussing topics like healthcare, government services, and personal stories related to disability. In the center of the board is a photograph of a woman and a boy, both in red clothing, smiling in an outdoor setting with trees. Another similar photograph is placed below. At the bottom right corner, there is a yellow square with the words “INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, UNITY, LOVE, RESPECT, DIGNITY, ACCEPTANCE” surrounding abstract human figures. Image 02: The image shows a poster board prominently featuring the name "Brenda" in large, hand-drawn red letters with "Hoffman" in black script to the side. Below the title, there are two bordered sections containing typed text on white paper with red borders. The top section is a narrative about Brenda Hoffman's son, Nicky, detailing his birth, medical conditions, and the family's challenges navigating healthcare systems for those with disabilities. The lower section is a letter addressed to Senator Rita Sanders, dated March 12th, 2024, discussing the importance of funding for disability services. At the bottom left, a color photograph depicts a woman and a young man with sunglasses, smiling closely together outdoors. Image 03: The image shows a poster mounted on a stand. The poster consists of a photograph at the top and a block of text beneath it, both bordered in red. The photograph depicts a young person wearing a red shirt and holding a small object. The individual is outdoors, sitting in a wheelchair on a grassy area with fallen leaves. Under the photograph, there is a large block of text discussing the Nebraska Aged & Disabled Waiver program, detailing qualifications and limitations, such as asset limits and income requirements. Image 04: The image features a poster containing two typed documents mounted on a white background with red borders. The top document is a formal announcement from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) about changes to Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) services, starting August 14, 2024. It discusses the use of GPS and Geofence to document care visits and the impact on provider flexibility. The bottom document is a letter addressed to Disability Rights Nebraska from Brenda Hoffman, dated July 29, 2024. It outlines concerns regarding the new EVV changes, highlighting potential legal and payment issues for providers, particularly in emergency situations.

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The author holds the copyright to these images and the creation of the presentation. The author may not hold the copyright to images or other work used within the presentation which was used under the educational and fair use exceptions. Alt Text for images: Image 01: A display board about Brenda Hofman’s advocacy with text, photos, and a logo for inclusion and acceptance. Image 02: Poster featuring the name "Brenda," text about advocacy for disabilities, a letter to a senator, and a photo of a woman and young man with sunglasses. Image 03: Poster with a photo of a person in a wheelchair and text about the Nebraska Aged & Disabled Waiver program. Image 04: Poster with two documents about changes in Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) services and related concerns.