There's Not Enough Money in the Budget



THERE’S NOT ENOUGH MONEY IN THE

GOVERNORS’ BUDGET FOR PEOPLE WITH IDD 
 

(Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities) 


Times of Testimonies Concerning OPWDD: 

Commissioner Willow Baer:  2:14 followed by questions from legislators some with great questions 
 
Justice Center:   4:15 – questions with a final comment by Senator Krueger about how Nursing homes should be part of their remit 
 
Testimony: Shameka Andrews of SANYS – she was part of a panel of people outside OPW so the questions were for her and the others 
 
Testimony: Jim Karpe, Michael Seerighter, Chris Paella  6:15 followed by questions from the legislators 

 

   Click HERE to Listen to Video & Read the Submitted Testimony

 

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