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Unanticipated budget shortfall causes Governor Gregoire to
consider special session
Paul Strand,
Wednesday, July
28, 2010
Action DD
Olympia -- Governor Chris Gregoire met with reporters today to inform them
that new budget shortfalls and an anticipated Medicaid
payment cut, may cause her to call a special
session of the legislature. But, she doubts that the
legislature can come up with a new budget fast enough, she
said, 48 to 72 hours to approve her budget proposal. Failure
to meet such an unreasonable time limit would make an
executive order her likely choice.
An executive order would cut all programs by
as much as 4 percent across the board, with some exceptions
for basic education, debt payments and pensions.
There would be no exception for programs for the developmentally disabled.
She mentioned the closing of institutions but it wasn't
clear if she meant RHCs or prisons.
She will make her decision sometime after August
9th.
School for Developmentally Disabled to Celebrate Groundbreaking For $22.5 million School Expansion
Beth Peterson, Monday, July
26, 2010
NBC News
Binghamton, NY -- Springbrook will break ground on Thursday, July 29, 2010 for the construction of the Tom Golisano
School at Springbrook in Oneonta, New York. This is a $22.5 million expansion and renovation for a school serving children
with developmental disabilities. The project will create construction jobs for area vendors and contractors. It will also
bring 112 new, full-time jobs in the health, human services and education sectors to the Central/Leatherstocking Region.
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Washington budget-cutting ideas big hit on state website
By Paul Strand, Thursday, July 22, 2010
ActionDD
Want to help fix next years budget deficit? Now's you
chance. Gov. Chris Gregoire's website on transforming the budget lit up with more than 80 comments in
its first hours.
At last check, there were over 1200 ideas. A search on
" developmental disabilities" found seventeen ideas with at
least some mention of DD, addressing a range of
topics from drug testing to RHC closure.
You can leave you own suggestion, or you can
agree or disagree with existing suggestions. You can
also leave your own comments. Take advantage of this
opportunity now. The website closes
July 30th. Remember to register when you get to the website.
Go to the Governor's website now to see ideas
Virginia Training Centers topic of extensive Washington Post report
By Paul Strand, Thursday, July 22, 2010
ActionDD
The Washington Post published an in depth
article on the state of their Training Centers. The
article addresses controversy over building a replacement
center for the aging Southern Virginia Training Center, and the
value of Training Centers in general. This article sites
documents and studies pertinent to all states and should be
read by anyone aligned with or against such facilities.
Read the Washington Post Article
Ever
wonder what other countries do for DD?
By Paul Strand, Thursday, July 22, 2010
ActionDD
Here's a short article from India where some one wants
action for mentally challenged beggars. Note the suggested
solutions and count your blessings as an American.
Read the Indian Article
(Give it a moment to come up. It comes from India)
Top 5 Reasons to Retain
our RHCs
No savings in closing an RHC
Part of a needed continuum of care, and choice
Efficiently provides a full array of services
Provides respite care and other services to community based clients
Only safety net when other services fail
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citizens.
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