Broward: Focus Groups to Address DD Cuts (Medicaid)

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Shhoaglund@... wrote: There are focus groups being facilitated throughout the state of Florida targeting Medicaid cuts in services through the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council. Please share the following information with parents, families and agencies providing for those with developmental disabilities. Let your voice be heard. Make every effort to attend. Focus Groups: For Parents of Adults: August 21, 10 AM and 7 PM Arc Broward 10250 NW 53 St, Sunrise (South of Commercial Blvd, west of Nob Hill Road) For Parents of Children: August 27, 7 PM Arc Broward 10250 NW 53 St, Sunrise (South of Commercial Blvd, west of Nob Hill Road) For Self Advocates: September 4, 7:00 PM Schott Communities 6591 S Flaming Road City, Fl

33330 It is imperative that we share our concerns with the State of Florida to facilitate change. Brochures are attached for your review and disbursement Please Join Us! Tell Us How Recent Cuts to Developmental Disability Services and Budgets Have Affected Your Family! Thursday, August 21st ~ 10:00 – 11:45AM And 7:00 – 8:45PM ARC Broward, 10250 NW 53 St, Sunrise (Just south of Commercial Blvd, west of Nob Hill Road) · Has your ADULT family member experienced cuts to their PCA or Supported Living Coaching services? · Will

your family member’s anticipated assignment to a new Tier Waiver reduce their budget for needed supports? If so, please join us. The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council (FDDC) is holding focus groups across the state to get information on how individuals and families are being affected by these recent cuts. This information will be used to educate Florida policy-makers ~ to help them better understand the effects of their decisions on the everyday lives of Floridians with developmental disabilities. Please join us and share your story. If you can join us, please RSVP as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to shhoaglund@... or call Stacey at to reserve your spot. These meetings have limited space available, so please respond as soon as possible. Please Join Us! Tell Us How Recent Cuts to Developmental Disability Services and Budgets Have Affected Your Family! Wednesday, August 27th ~ 7:00-8:45 PMARC

Broward, 10253 NW 53 St, Sunrise (Just south of Commercial Blvd, west of Nob Hill Road) · Has your CHILD experienced cuts to their PCA or Support Coordination services? · Will your family’s anticipated assignment to a Tier Waiver reduce their budget for needed supports? If so, please join us. The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council (FDDC) is holding focus groups across the state to get information on how individuals and families are being affected by

these recent cuts. This information will be used to educate Florida policy-makers ~ to help them better understand the effects of their decisions on the everyday lives of Floridians with developmental disabilities. Please join us and share your story. If you can join us, please RSVP as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to shhoaglund@... or call Stacey at to reserve your spot. These meetings have limited space available, so please respond as soon as possible. Please Join Us! Tell Us How Cuts to Your Services and Budget Have Affected You! Thursday, September 4th ~ 7:00 – 8:45PMSchott Communities 6591 S Flamingo Road City, FL 33330 · Were your PCA services cut? · Were your Supported Living Coaching services cut? · Will the anticipated new Tier Waiver reduce your budget for supports? If so, please join us. The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council (FDDC) is holding meetings across the state to get information on how people are being affected by these recent cuts. This information will be used to educate Florida policy-makers ~ to help them better understand how their decisions are affecting the everyday lives of Floridians with developmental disabilities. Please join us and share your story. If you can join us, please let us know as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to Payne at speedycherokee@... or call Stacey at to reserve your spot. Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos.