ATTN. Tallahassee Area!!

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	For those who live in FL, you might know about the recent Medwaiver ( Agency for Person's with Disabilities) state budget cuts.  The waiting list is already appx. 3 years long and those currently receiving services will be greatly affected.  If you live around Tallahassee, you may be able to attend this event at 11:45 AM or at least write/ call the following:   DD BUDGET CUTS PRESS CONFERENCE THURSDAY REMINDER! This week the Florida Legislature’s House of Representatives and Senate passed their budgets which will result in the loss of services for thousands of individuals with developmental disabilities by forcing them to lower service options without regards to their individual needs. IT’S TIME FOR ACTION! A “RAINY DAY” PRESS CONFERENCE … Thursday, April 19th at 11:45 AM at the State Capitol Senate Portico. WE NEED YOU! Individuals with developmental disabilities, families and advocates need to come to Tallahassee for the press conference and to talk with the legislators about how the loss of services will affect you and your family. Bring your umbrella to let the legislature see that it’s a “Rainy Day!” Press Conference Messages: People with developmental disabilities are facing a catastrophic storm of circumstances. A gaping budget deficit and proposed cuts to critical and vital services are creating the worst possible scenario for some of the state’s most vulnerable citizens.  To avert this crisis, Governor Crist, Senators and Representatives are being asked to use at least $75 million of Rainy Day funds to keep our developmental disabilities services in place and to avoid disaster in the lives of people with developmental disabilities and their families. IF YOU CAN’T COME TO TALLAHASSEE … PLEASE email and/or telephone: ·         President of the Senate Ken Pruitt (850) 487-5088  pruitt.ken.web@..., ·         Speaker of the House Marco Rubio, (850) 488-1450 marco.rubio@myfloridahousegov ·         Florida Governor Charlie Crist, (850) 488-7146 charlie.crist@... The Message: Please provide at least $75 million from the state’s rainy day fund to cover the deficit and give APD more time to correctly fix past management issues. If you would also like to send an email with your local legislators or contact them all at once, their email addresses are in the MS Word Documents: House of Representatives Members Email Addresses    Senate Members Email Addresses THANK YOU FOR GETTING INVOLVED IN THIS CRITICAL EFFORT! Beth Butler Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc. 124 Marriott Drive, Suite 203 Tallahassee , FL    32301-2981 Phone: 850-488-4180 bethb@... I just signed Payne up for the waitlist - they said 3-8 years...she mentioned this passing and wasn't quite sure how to word it to me what the cuts would be. I'm having dh email - he's not as emotional and better with official sounding docs...I'm the raving loon that thinks our kids should'nt suffer so that politicians can sit on their butts and decide who gets what while they rake in $$$. I don't like this part either.  Maybe these politicians need to hear from some raving loons! Just bumping for the Floridians!Tallahasseeans, still time if you want to grab your umbrella and head to the FL state capitol for this.  Why do I have to be stuck in the darn Everglades????  I'll e-mail these people for sure.......Ok so I am a couple months late for this one! But I just moved to Florida in March.  I live in Jackson County.  I am interested in learning more about these cuts and what it means for my son.  can you tell me where to look for more information please?
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