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2D0409A2E8B5EFC7872584F70063C27E Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For PUBLIC TESTIMONY FOR IDD WAITLIST

JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON JOINT HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Date Jan 22, 2020      
Location Old State Library



Public Testimony for IDD Waitlist - Committee Discussion Only


11:11:07 AM  

Margaret Froelke, representing herself, spoke about her family's experience caring for her developmentally delayed son and her plans for his future care.

11:13:14 AM  

Bob Froelke, representing himself, spoke about the challenges individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability (IDD) face.

11:14:58 AM  

Brennan Froelke, representing himself, responded to questions from the committee.

11:15:48 AM  

Committee questions and comments followed.

11:19:03 AM  

Erica Tafoya, representing herself, spoke about her family's experience providing care for her brother and his desire to live alone.  She discussed the services her brother receives under the Supported Living Services Home- and Community-Based Waiver.

11:22:40 AM  

Vanessa Perez, representing herself, spoke about her experience and the services she recieves as a person with an IDD.

11:24:49 AM  

Maureen Welch, representing herself, spoke about her experience as the mother of a child with an IDD.

11:27:14 AM  

Danielle Short, representing herself, discussed her experience as the parent of a child with down syndrome and the services her child receives through the Home- and Community-Based Waiver for children and her concerns for her son's future.

11:30:04 AM  

Tauni Couch, representing herself, discussed her experience as a parent of an adult child with down syndrome and as a day program provider.

11:32:04 AM  

Alyssa Restivo, representing herself, discussed her family's experience caring for a family member with an IDD.

11:45:25 AM  

Rosie Wartner-Chaney, representing herself, discussed her experience as a host home provider.

11:45:57 AM  

Brian Matthews, representing himself, spoke about his experience as a person with disabilities.






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