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URGENT

Contact Governor Crist and his staff

today!

In spite of vigorous advocacy efforts by many stakeholders for individuals with developmental disabilities, the Florida House and Senate agreed on a

5% budget cut for all Developmental Disability Home and Community Based Medicaid Waiver providers, excluding the following services: adult

dental, consumable medical supplies, durable medical equipment, environmental modifications and personal care assistance.

The reductions are to go into effect on March 1, 2009. The total amount reduced on an

annualized basis is $41.7 million dollars. This cut comes directly following two prior years of cuts totaling over $200 million.

If we do not take action, these cuts will continue, as more cuts are expected in the upcoming

fiscal year. It is important that our voices are heard.

Please let the Governor know that you appreciate his December 23rd budget

recommendations to the Legislature, when he said it was of paramount concern that Florida "continue to provide critical services to the most

vulnerable Floridians - our elders, disabled persons and children." Then tell him you want him to veto the 5% provider cuts in the Agency for

Persons with Disabilities budget.

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