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Letter: Proposed cuts to HCBS budget would be devastating to those with disabilities


Letter: Proposed cuts to HCBS budget would be devastating to those with disabilities
The Department of Human Services budget, as outlined in House Bill 1012 and with an amendment, proposes to cut $6.9 million in residential service rates.  This will be devastating to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities as HCBS is already underfunded in North Dakota, and there is an ongoing struggle to retain sufficient staff. The reductions that have been proposed in the conference committee are unacceptable. 
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Kirsten Dvorak |
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Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) is a term used by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to describe the type of care that should be provided to people with “functional limitations and who need assistance with everyday activities.” As the term HCBS implies, these are person-centered services generally provided in the home and community. The goal is for people to remain in their homes ....

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A life of accomplishments: COVID-19 victim persevered despite disability


Sandy Wheeler persevered in life despite her developmental disability, and when she died after a battle with COVID-19 she was remembered as being both a self-advocate and a fierce advocate for others.
She also left a lasting impression with her personality and character. People who knew Wheeler describe her in much the same way: a person of faith, a caring friend, active and proud.
Cousin Deb Hanson said “she brought sunshine to every room,” and sister Linda Erling said “she was so happy-go-lucky.”
Protection and Advocacy Project Executive Director Teresa Larsen will remember that Wheeler always had a smile on her face and a twinkle in her eye. She had a full-faced laugh.” ....

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