Leo Sarkissian posted on January 27, 2012 10:34
This tough economy has been doubly hard for children and adults and their families served through the Department of Developmental Services. Some of the House 2 budget decisions will not help alleviate what families are facing. The Arc and ADDP are finalizing with other groups priorities to share with house and senate members. Here is a foreshadowing of key priorities:
- The Family Support/Respite program - request restoration of $15.5 Million which includes the 2010 cuts
- Include a salary reserve of $28 Million for direct support staff and managers
- Maintain Transportation services as a separate line item and include annual costs for this year's Turning 22 students
- Add $1.3 Million to Employment and Day Service account to cover full costs
Read House 2 Report and Analysis.
Today's Notes from The Arc is the link to this headline.
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