ALERT! MUST READ! California Regional Center Cuts!

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, This is the FINAL ONE, to Send

> Alert! Bad News Rolls In! Major Regional Center Cuts! We Need Your Help!

>

> Governor is proposing current year (2001-02) spending cuts from the

> Department of Developmental Services (DDS) budget of $92.9 million and

cuts

> for 2002-2003 budget year, DDS budget of $186.9 million.

>

> The Governor's budget includes a proposal that will reduce the Purchase of

> Service dollars for all regional centers by 52 million. (Given the huge

> deficit, more regional center budget cuts are likely! This means respite

and

> all services are on the cutting block!)

>

> On May 1st, 2002, a new draft Purchase of Service Regulations for

regional

> centers were released for comment. These regulations further narrow the

> qualifications to receive services. These are emergency regulations and

> unless all of us speak up, implementation of these regulations will begin

on

> July 1, 2002.

> WE CAN STOP THEM.

>

> See the Regulation here:

> http://www.dds.cahwnet.gov/POS/main/POS.cfm

>

> WHAT CAN YOU DO???

> YOU CAN MAKE YOUR COMMENTS BY MAY 31ST TO DALE SORBELLO AT THIS SITE:

> http://www.specialkidsla.com/posstandards.htm.

>

> OR SEND A FAX:

> Dale Sorbello

> Community Operations , DDS

> Fax: 916-654-3641

> E-mail Webmaster: ddsweb@...

>

> SECONDLY, CC A COPY OF THOSE COMMENTS TO YOUR STATE ASSEMBLY OR SENATE

> REPRESENTATIVE

> find the Fax number of you State Assembly or Senate Representative by zip

> code at this site: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/yourleg.html

>

> Be sure to date your letter, give your name and address. Specify why you

> oppose the regulations. What will happen to your son or daughter if they

no

> longer qualify for any regional center purchased services now, or in the

> future?

>

> You May Contact the Area Board XI with further questions or comments:

> Please contact Rhys Burchill at

> 714) 558-4404 or email her at abxirb@....

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

, This is the FINAL ONE, to Send

>

>

> > Alert! Bad News Rolls In! Major Regional Center Cuts! We Need Your Help!

> >

> > Governor is proposing current year (2001-02) spending cuts from

the

> > Department of Developmental Services (DDS) budget of $92.9 million and

> cuts

> > for 2002-2003 budget year, DDS budget of $186.9 million.

> >

> > The Governor's budget includes a proposal that will reduce the Purchase

of

> > Service dollars for all regional centers by 52 million. (Given the huge

> > deficit, more regional center budget cuts are likely! This means respite

> and

> > all services are on the cutting block!)

> >

> > On May 1st, 2002, a new draft Purchase of Service Regulations for

> regional

> > centers were released for comment. These regulations further narrow the

> > qualifications to receive services. These are emergency regulations and

> > unless all of us speak up, implementation of these regulations will

begin

> on

> > July 1, 2002.

> > WE CAN STOP THEM.

> >

> > See the Regulation here:

> > http://www.dds.cahwnet.gov/POS/main/POS.cfm

> >

> > WHAT CAN YOU DO???

> > YOU CAN MAKE YOUR COMMENTS BY MAY 31ST TO DALE SORBELLO AT THIS SITE:

> > http://www.specialkidsla.com/posstandards.htm.

> >

> > OR SEND A FAX:

> > Dale Sorbello

> > Community Operations , DDS

> > Fax: 916-654-3641

> > E-mail Webmaster: ddsweb@...

> >

> > SECONDLY, CC A COPY OF THOSE COMMENTS TO YOUR STATE ASSEMBLY OR SENATE

> > REPRESENTATIVE

> > find the Fax number of you State Assembly or Senate Representative by

zip

> > code at this site: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/yourleg.html

> >

> > Be sure to date your letter, give your name and address. Specify why you

> > oppose the regulations. What will happen to your son or daughter if

they

> no

> > longer qualify for any regional center purchased services now, or in the

> > future?

> >

> > You May Contact the Area Board XI with further questions or comments:

> > Please contact Rhys Burchill at

> > 714) 558-4404 or email her at abxirb@....

> >

> >

> >

> >

>