Time for Action to Support the Disabled in California!
It appears that a compromise on additional monies to support the disabled in California has been reached. I received a call for support from a deaf coalition for an (as yet unnumbered) new bill to:
A 7.5% across-the-board increase for salaries and benefits to stop the damaging high staff turnover at community providers and regional centers.
A 2.5% across-the-board increase for community provider and regional center administrative and other costs.
A restoration of the supported employment rates to 2006 levels (a 10% increase from now).
A 5% increase for supported and independent living services.
A 5% increase for in-home and out-of-home respite services.
A 5% increase for transportation services.
An effective 5% increase for intermediate care facilities, via a 3.75% increase and elimination of prior cuts.
The creation of competitive integrated employment programs with paid internships and incentive payments for helping individuals obtain and retain employment.
An increase in vendor audit thresholds, eliminating wasteful spending requirements.
A rate study plan aimed at permanantly sustainable funding.
Funding for regional center bilingual staff, cultural competency training, and parent education efforts.
Support for Developmental Services Funding and the Health Care Tax Reform Proposal
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Please, if you’re in CA, we can use your support.