Woo
hoo!!! This is worth sharing EVERYWHERE: especially in these difficult legislative times. So impressed by your work and happy for Utah!!
Beth
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Hi fellow DD Councils,
I wanted to share a big victory with you. Utah's legislative session just ended and we had monumental success for people with I/DD. Our Council, partners, and advocates did amazing work to
secure 24 million ONGOING dollars to support HCBS provider rates so that DD services can hire and retain staff; 6 million ONGOING dollars to bring people off our HCBS waiting list of 4,500 people, and 5 million on-time funds to support caregiver compensation.
It has been nearly 15 years since our legislature has funded disability services and at that time the DD Council worked VERY hard to get 3 million ongoing for the waiting list. We have NEVER
seen appropriations like this and I am really excited and proud of our advocates who rallied together and made a big improvement for our community this year!
Wishing you all success in your states and looking forward to hearing some positive outcomes from all of your efforts.
Well wishes,
Libby Oseguera
Executive Director
Utah
Developmental Disabilities Council
(801) 245-7352 | Mobile (801) 450-9146