ABCD was pleased to have the opportunity to testify at the March 24th Assembly Budget Committee hearing on the Governor’s FY’11 Proposed Budget. ABCD will also testify on March 25th at the Senate Budget and Appropriations Hearing.
ABCD explained that Governor Christie’s budget is a mixture of understanding the needs of people with developmental disabilities, with increases in funds for necessary services and proposals which have a negative impact on these same individuals, the families who care for them and providers who assist them with services.
To view on ABCD’s Budget Testimony, click ABCD Budget Testimony
ABCD included two appendices to its testimony. The first is a paper explaining our arguments against changing the Family Cost Share for Early Intervention. Please click Family Cost Share Increase to view the paper. The second paper lays out ABCD’s concerns about increasing the amount of cash benefits that individuals contribute to their Care and Maintenance. To view that paper please click on Contribution to Care and Maintenance arguments
