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On behalf of the 30,000 Commonwealth citizens with developmental disabilities, we request the Legislature's consideration in restoring previous Great Recession, 9C and House One program reductions.
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Keeping Families Together
- House One cuts 1000 families from Respite & Family Support Services of the current 1000 being served.
- Respite & Family Support programs keep families together delaying or preventing more costly out of home placements
- DESE is a highly effective alternative to out of home placements keeping kids at home.
Line Item 5920-3000 DDS Family Support & Respite Services
Add: $15 Million Total Appropriation: $62,502,269
Line Item 5948-0012 (7061-0012) DESE-DDS
Add: $2 million Total Appropriation: $8,500,00
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Promoting Work & Self Sufficiency
- House One eliminates Day Hab supports for toileting, feeding and behavioral challenges. These supports must be restored for those with the most significant health and behavioral challenges
- Day & Employment Services are undergoing major changes across the nation to comply with Olmstead, DOJ and CMS.
Line Item 5920-2025 DDS Day & Employment Services
Add: $12.7 million Total Appropriation: $186,200,0009
Line Item 5920-2026 DESE-DDS
Add: $6.35 million Total Appropriation: $11,400,00
Line Item 5920-5000 Turning 22 (900 students graduating with needs)
Add: $3.5 million Total Appropriation: $10,000,000
Line Item 4120-3000 MRC Employment Assistance
Add: $3 million Total Appropriation: $5,246,934
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Autism Supports and Services
- The 2014 Autism Omnibus Bill has responded to families who waited years for service
- House One adds to $5.4 million in FY 15 to address expanded eligibility
- We request autism monies be placed in separate line item 5920-3011
Line Item 5920-3011 Autism Adult Community Services
Support House One Total Appropriation: $12,300,000
Line Item 5920-3010 Autism Division (Kids Waiver
Add: $3 million Total Appropriation: $8,585,431
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