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End The Waiting List Petition
The Arc of Nebraska has been working for over 60 years to ensure that people with developmental and intellectual disabilities can live in the community. Previously, the status quo was that people were forcefully segregated into isolation in institutions. Now 2,332 people qualify for services under the developmental disabilities services waiver but are not receiving funding. They instead have been forced onto a waiting list that could require them to wait for years to access vital services.
Over a decade ago the LR 156 report said, “Nebraska is at a crossroads with its obligation to Nebraska citizens with developmental disabilities. Several Nebraska Senators have recognized the urgent need to develop a strategic plan to address the current and future needs of citizens with DD and their families.” It seems that we have still failed to take the sort of serious action needed to help people with disabilities. It’s time to ensure that we fully fund the waiting list.
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We the people of Nebraska believe that it is our legal, ethical, and moral duty to ensure that people with disabilities are properly served. Too long have our good neighbors struggled to care for their children, siblings, church members, employees, friends, and community members due to improper funding of the Developmental Disabilities Services Waiver. We as Nebraskans want to ensure that people with disabilities receive the services that they need in a thoughtful and comprehensive approach that allows them to live full lives in the community.
We must take action to provide full and proper funding to eliminate the waiting list.
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Warren Lynn commented on Contact Us 2022-01-07 17:12:33 -0800I am looking at the printout of the two orange pages that were included in your most recent email asking for support for The Family Support Waiver. I and my DD daughter have benefited from services stemming from the Developmental Disabilities Comprehensive Waiver since 1996. I have a question that I need to have answered before I contact my state Senator Matt Williams.
How will families be assisted in self-directing the $12,000 per family in support from Medicaid?Contact Us
Please contact us with any issues or for further information on disability issues. Whether you have an issue with an IEP, Medicaid Waivers, or anything else we are here to be a resource. You can reach us by email at [email protected], or by phone at (402) 475-4407. Thank you!
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I want to be knowledgeable about matters affecting the services available and services provided to my 42 year old, DD daughter, Emma K. Lynn
Warren Lynn
father and co-guardian of 42 year old, DD daughter, Emma K. Lynn