Number One: Provider Assessment
While a number of legislators have expressed support for the provider assessment concept, many more lack an adequate understanding of the proposed legislation. More troubling, a handful of legislators may be intent on using new dollars generated by the provider assessment for other State budget items. It is very important that you inform your legislators on the following three things...read more.
Number Two: Lost State Funds
Governor Brownback's FY 2012 budget recommendations include cutting the remaining $3.5 million in SGF grants for day and residential services in the DD system. Inform your legislators on the importance of these funds for the FY 2012 budget...read more.
Number Three: Institutional Closure
No doubt about it, the debate over whether to close KNI is heating up under the capitol dome. It's important for InterHab members to be a voice of reason in this debate; when given adequate resources, the community DD system can serve persons with developmental disabilities who have significant medical and behavioral needs. It's absolutely critical that all resources associated with KNI be viewed as part of, preserved for, and transferred into, the community DD system...read more.
Read More: additional details on the "Big 3" talking points
Read More: testimony given on HB 2296 regarding oversight on closure of KNI
Read More: Top Ten Reasons to Vote for a DD System Provider Assessment
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