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ALL ADVOCATES NEEDED!
Californians with developmental disabilities, their families, and their service providers have been beating the drum this year about the dire situation in the community, and the California State Senate is ready to listen. The influential Senate Budget Subcommittee #3 has set a hearing date for May 10th, starting at 9:30 AM or upon adjournment of the Senate (whichever is later) to discuss three critical issues:
1) The Lanterman Coalition’s proposal to use funds from the closure of the developmental centers to create new affordable housing options for people with IDD in the community;
2) The restoration of social recreation and camp as regional center funded services;
3) Temporary funding for community services impacted by unfunded costs (e.g. local minimum wage increases), as proposed by Assemblyman Holden and Senator Stern.
Everyone from the IDD community is highly encouraged to attend the hearing and make public comment about the importance of any or all of these issues. This will be the last opportunity for public comment on budget issues this year. We really need a huge turnout for this hearing. If you cannot make it but want to watch it and stay informed as we think ahead for advocacy efforts with the Governor’s Office you can live stream the hearing http://senate.ca.gov/calendar
If you cannot make it to the hearing please call or email the Health and Human Services Committee Chair, Senator Richard Pan, M.D. and let him know how important these issues are to you and your family.
Senator Richard Pan, M.D., Chair
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Sub Committee # 3 Health and Human Services
916-651-4006
Senator.Pan@senate.ca.gov
In addition, if you are a constituent of Senator William Monning or Senator Jeff Stone please call or email their offices and let them know how important these issues are to you and your family.
Senator William Monning, Member
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Sub Committee # 3 Health and Human Services
916-651-4017
Senator.Monning@senate.ca.gov
Senator Jeff Stone, Member
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Sub Committee # 3 Health and Human Services
916-651-4028
Senator.Stone@senate.ca.gov
The hearing will be held at the State Capitol in room 4203. It will be a quick hearing with only four items on the agenda, so don’t be late!
Jordan Lindsey, Executive Director, the Arc of California