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h_hie_2018a_2018-01-18t13:34:03z2 Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For PUBLIC TESTIMONY ON WAITING LISTS FOR SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH IDD

JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON JOINT HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Date Jan 18, 2018      
Location RM 271



Public Testimony on Waiting Lists for Services for People with IDD - Committee Discussion Only
03:55:18 PM  

Hal Wright, representing himself, expressed concern with the long waitlist and fear of a future funding reduction.  He recommended increased funding, prioritizing resources for those who are most in need, gathering demographic and fiscal data and a means test for recipients of funds.  

04:07:02 PM  

Mr. Wright responded to committee questions regarding his struggles having a daughter with IDD and thanked him for his testimony.






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