Yesterday, members of the Special Tax Reform Council presented their recommendations to a group of state senators and representatives on how our state tax system needs to made more effective and efficient. At a time when there are no new dollars for community supports until the end of June, and then only 100 budgeted for next year, we need to care about what legislators ultimately decide about new revenue for the state. Remember, there are nearly 6,000 people waiting for services. 2020 Georgia just released one if its 20 Choices for Georgia’s Future and highlighted the lack of funding for community waivers.
With so many worthy causes to put your time and energy around, we hope that you continue to support the common vision for people with developmental disabilities to have the supports that they need to in order to lead meaningful lives by staying connected and involved in your community and in statewide advocacy efforts.
One very specific way you can do that is to develop your own leadership skills through Partners in Policymaking. Partners is a leadership development program for parents of children with developmental disabilities and self advocates and has over 500 graduates statewide. I am a graduate of Partners, and I can testify that it set the course for the work that I do everyday. Stay tuned for more news and details later this week.
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Thanks for the article! I encourage all readers to become part of the Partners in Policymaking program-- not just to stay informed, but also to help incur change!
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