Fwd: Reminder: Sept. 1, 2010: Survey & Rally: Invest in Community! [2 Attachments]

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Fwding. as is -RE: 

[Attachment(s) from J. Warren included below]

Hi everyone,

I’m not

sure how many of you have heard about the $18-22 billion dollar deficit that

the state of Texas is facing or that the state is currently looking to reduce

the FY 11 budget by 5% and the FY12-13 budget by 10%.  These reductions

will definitely affect children and adults with disabilities and special health

care needs.  Here are some of the biggest cutbacks (using the 10% total):

Community Mental Health Services = $80 million

State Mental Health Hospital Services = $44

million

Children with Special Health Care Needs = $24

million

EMS Trauma = $23 million

Mental Health Crisis/Transitional Services = $10

million

Primary Care = $9 million

Immunizations = $8 million.

 

I have attached

both a survey asking about the services and funding your child receives and any

cuts you may have had and a flyer for a rally at the State Capitol on September

1st.  I know that many of you cannot attend this rally since

you are scattered across the whole state but if you can come, please do. 

It’s critical that our legislators hear from families who will be

affected by these cuts.  Please also consider filling out the survey and

help us by telling your stories to the legislature. 

Thanks and hope

to hear from you soon!

Texas Parent to

Parent

3710 Cedar

Street, Box 12

Austin,

TX  78705-1449

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Attachment(s) from J. Warren

2 of 2 File(s)

Budget Cuts Stories Survey - FOR DISTRIBUTION.doc

INVEST IN COMMUNITY RALLY - SEPT 2010.pdf