End the Wait Advocates Needed
As you now may be aware, Governor Brownback has recommended what essentially equates to a cut in the DD HCBS Waiver Budget. This is the first time in memory where a Kansas governor has recommended a cut in the DD waiver. See the Chart below:
DD Waiver FY 2008Actual FY 2009Actual FY 2010Actual FY 2011Actual FY 2012Actual FY 2013Gov. Est.Current FY 2014Gov. Rec. FY 2015Gov. Rec. 279.2 293.2 311.2 319.8 329.4 327.6 327.6 327.6There is a very good chance that the House Social Services Budget Sub-Committee will begin holding budget hearings beginning Monday, February 4, 2013. The word on the street is that the DD budget will be up first. Social Services Budget meets in room 144-S at 3:30PM.I am hoping to have interested parents, self advocates or other interested parties to contact me with a desire to appear before the committee to testify in support of increased funding for the DD waiver to move Kansans off of the DD Waiting List.Please contact me as soon as possible if you are interested in coming to Topeka to testify.Tim Wood, ManagerEnd the Wait635 SW Harrison StreetSuite 100Topeka, KS 66603Office – 785-273-9661Mobile – 785-409-5827Email – timw@drckansas.org
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