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How Can Governor Paterson Safeguard Services for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities in New York State?
Mar 19, 2008 by Ric Swierat | 1 comments
Over the course of the past few days, some remarkable events have occurred in New York--events that could affect the stability and continued success of our support systems for children and adults with developmental disabilities. We have seen the swearing in of a new governor, a collapse of a major banking institution and the consideration of a state budget which faces major deficits. People with developmental disabilities and their families must be considered in the decisions to be made in New York's budget deliberations.
What advice would you offer Governor Paterson to make sure that our voices are heard?
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Jean St Aubin | Apr 6, 2008
It is very hard to tell a governor how to do his job, but It is obvious that people with developmental disabilities need a voice in Albany.The Governor himself knows how hard it is to live in this world when someone is mentally and physically challenged.Right now he has the opportunity to show us that he cares about people in need of services.