Guest guest Posted January 16, 2011 Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 If the program mirrors that of the Tommy Nobis Foundation http://www.tommynobiscenter.org/ I think it's a great idea. Funding for these centers is mainly run by donations and if the state of land is going to help pay for these centers, well, I say kudos to them. It has been really hard for some of these centers to accommodate/train young adults with disabilities due to all the young men and woman coming home from their tours of duty with brain injuries and having to use these services to get into the work force and become independent. Centers need the funds to run. I would vote for it as long as it IS going to these programs. ThanepohnCo Vice President Down Syndrome Association of Atlantao h cwww.facebook.com/EMSGirlTo: DownSyndromeInfoExchange Sent: Sun, January 16, 2011 3:34:53 PMSubject: [DownSyndromeInfoExchange] Guilt techniques I am sure I will be blasted for this, but this article really bothered me. Guilting people into paying higher taxes might backfire in my opinion. This initiative plays on people’s emotions and tugs on their heartstrings to check a box on their income tax forms. I am all for people helping individuals like my child with charitable donations, just something about this tactic really bothers me. Please try not to blast me on this. I am only sharing an honest opinion. Maybe it is not what it seems, but on first glance it seems odd. landers Can Mark a Tax Check Off to Help Those With Developmental DisabilitiesJanuary 15, 2011By Editor ANNAPOLIS, MDJanuary 13, 2011Beginning in 2011, landers across the state can make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities. All they have to do is mark the Developmental Disabilities Waiting List Tax check off box on their 2010 State Personal Income Tax and 100 percent of their donation will go to support the Developmental Disabilities Administration’s (DDA) Waiting List Fund. With one small act, they can ensure that children and adults can receive job training and employment, opportunities to live in the community and crisis intervention. “The O’Malley/Brown Administration believes in the dignity of every individual and we are united in our understanding that what we choose to do in our own lifetime matters,†said Governor O’Malley. “The Developmental Disabilities Waiting List tax check off is an outstanding opportunity for landers to make a difference in the lives of our friends and neighbors across the State.†“landers have a long and proud heritage of working together to improve the quality of life for all members of the community,†said Comptroller Franchot. “The Developmental Disabilities Waiting List tax check off is the perfect opportunity for people to reach out and support our friends with special needs.â€In land, thousands of children and adults with developmental disabilities such as autism, cerebral palsy and Down syndrome are on the waiting list for services from the Developmental Disabilities Administration. In 2010, the land General Assembly passed and Governor O’Malley signed legislation that created an opportunity for land taxpayers to voluntarily make donations that would be used for services needed by people with developmental disabilities through a new income tax form check-off box. The tax donations will provide additional financial support for DDA-funded services. These supports, which include services for children, physical therapy, job training and employment, respite care and opportunities to live in the community, will be provided by non-profit organizations such as The Arc chapters and United Cerebral Palsy and paid for by the State of land.The DD Waiting List Tax Check off took effect July 1, 2010 and applies to all taxable years beginning after December 31, 2010. Too Blessed to be Stressed, D-BNolan ~Age 8~ My Boy, my hero, my superman, who dreams of serving his country just like his dad.Phoebe ~Age 5.5~ The sparkle of my life born with Down syndrome and cystic fibrosis, and destined for greatness. "You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life." ~~ Winston Churchill ~~Tea Party in the Park~~ An open discussion homeschool group with a tea party twist~*~65 Roses and Sweet Tea~*~ An open discussion Cf group Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2011 Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 I won't pretend to know a lot about the particulars, but I did not feel that I was being guilted as I read this. I hope others feel the same and they are able to raise the needed funds :-)RubyI am sure I will be blasted for this, but this article really bothered me. Guilting people into paying higher taxes might backfire in my opinion. This initiative plays on people’s emotions and tugs on their heartstrings to check a box on their income tax forms. I am all for people helping individuals like my child with charitable donations, just something about this tactic really bothers me. Please try not to blast me on this. I am only sharing an honest opinion. Maybe it is not what it seems, but on first glance it seems odd. landers Can Mark a Tax Check Off to Help Those With Developmental DisabilitiesJanuary 15, 2011By EditorANNAPOLIS, MDJanuary 13, 2011Beginning in 2011, landers across the state can make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities. All they have to do is mark the Developmental Disabilities Waiting List Tax check off box on their 2010 State Personal Income Tax and 100 percent of their donation will go to support the Developmental Disabilities Administration’s (DDA) Waiting List Fund. With one small act, they can ensure that children and adults can receive job training and employment, opportunities to live in the community and crisis intervention.“The O’Malley/Brown Administration believes in the dignity of every individual and we are united in our understanding that what we choose to do in our own lifetime matters,” said Governor O’Malley. “The Developmental Disabilities Waiting L ist tax check off is an outstanding opportunity for landers to make a difference in the lives of our friends and neighbors across the State.”“landers have a long and proud heritage of working together to improve the quality of life for all members of the community,” said Comptroller Franchot. “The Developmental Disabilities Waiting List tax check off is the perfect opportunity for people to reach out and support our friends with special needs.”In land, thousands of children and adults with developmental disabilities such as autism, cerebral palsy and Down syndrome are on the waiting list for services from the Developmental Disabilities Administration. In 2010, the land General Assembly passed and Governor O’Malley signed legislation that created an opportunity for land taxpayers to voluntarily make donations that would be used for services needed by people with developmental disabiliti es through a new income tax form check-off box. The tax donations will provide additional financial support for DDA-funded services. These supports, which include services for children, physical therapy, job training and employment, respite care and opportunities to live in the community, will be provided by non-profit organizations such as The Arc chapters and United Cerebral Palsy and paid for by the State of land.The DD Waiting List Tax Check off took effect July 1, 2010 and applies to all taxable years beginning after December 31, 2010. Too Blessed to be Stressed, D-BNolan ~Age 8~ My Boy, my hero, my superman, who dreams of serving his country just like his dad.Phoe be ~Age 5.5~ The sparkle of my life born with Down syndrome and cystic fibrosis, and destined for greatness. "You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life." ~~Winston Churchill ~~Tea Party in the Park~~ An open discussion homeschool group with a tea party twist~*~65 Roses and Sweet Tea~*~ An open discussion Cf group Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 I find it sad that fundraising efforts to pay for programs that should come out of the state budget are put on a tax form. I do think it plays on pity. I agree with you . > > > > > I am sure I will be blasted for this, but this article really > > bothered me. Guilting people into paying higher taxes might > > backfire in my opinion. This initiative plays on people's emotions > > and tugs on their heartstrings to check a box on their income tax > > forms. I am all for people helping individuals like my child with > > charitable donations, just something about this tactic really > > bothers me. Please try not to blast me on this. I am only sharing > > an honest opinion. Maybe it is not what it seems, but on first > > glance it seems odd. > > > > > > > > landers Can Mark a Tax Check Off to Help Those With > > Developmental Disabilities > > > > January 15, 2011 > > > > By Editor > > > > ANNAPOLIS, MD > > January 13, 2011 > > > > Beginning in 2011, landers across the state can make a > > difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities. All they > > have to do is mark the Developmental Disabilities Waiting List Tax > > check off box on their 2010 State Personal Income Tax and 100 > > percent of their donation will go to support the Developmental > > Disabilities Administration's (DDA) Waiting List Fund. With one > > small act, they can ensure that children and adults can receive job > > training and employment, opportunities to live in the community and > > crisis intervention. > > > > " The O'Malley/Brown Administration believes in the dignity of every > > individual and we are united in our understanding that what we > > choose to do in our own lifetime matters, " said Governor > > O'Malley. " The Developmental Disabilities Waiting L ist tax check > > off is an outstanding opportunity for landers to make a > > difference in the lives of our friends and neighbors across the > > State. " > > > > " landers have a long and proud heritage of working together to > > improve the quality of life for all members of the community, " said > > Comptroller Franchot. " The Developmental Disabilities Waiting > > List tax check off is the perfect opportunity for people to reach > > out and support our friends with special needs. " > > > > In land, thousands of children and adults with developmental > > disabilities such as autism, cerebral palsy and Down syndrome are on > > the waiting list for services from the Developmental Disabilities > > Administration. In 2010, the land General Assembly passed and > > Governor O'Malley signed legislation that created an opportunity for > > land taxpayers to voluntarily make donations that would be used > > for services needed by people with developmental disabiliti es > > through a new income tax form check-off box. The tax donations will > > provide additional financial support for DDA-funded services. These > > supports, which include services for children, physical therapy, job > > training and employment, respite care and opportunities to live in > > the community, will be provided by non-profit organizations such as > > The Arc chapters and United Cerebral Palsy and paid for by the State > > of land. > > > > The DD Waiting List Tax Check off took effect July 1, 2010 and > > applies to all taxable years beginning after December 31, 2010. > > > > > > > > > > > > Too Blessed to be Stressed, > > > > D-B > > > > Nolan ~Age 8~ My Boy, my hero, my superman, who dreams of serving > > his country just like his dad. > > > > Phoe be ~Age 5.5~ The sparkle of my life born with Down syndrome and > > cystic fibrosis, and destined for greatness. > > > > > > > > " You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, > > sometime in your life. " ~~Winston Churchill > > > > > > > > ~~Tea Party in the Park~~ An open discussion homeschool group with a > > tea party twist > > > > ~*~65 Roses and Sweet Tea~*~ An open discussion Cf group > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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