Colorado voters consider measure to reduce waiting lists
September 29th, 2008From the Rocky Mountain News:
An initiative on Colorado’s November ballot would increase the state’s sales tax by 2 cents on every $10 to fund services for adults and children with developmental disabilities.
The goal of Amendment 51 is to reduce the state’s waiting list of more than 12,000 children and adults with disabilities such as autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, who are waiting for immediate care or lifelong services.
The measure would raise an estimated $186 million by 2010, doubling annual state funding to $370 million for services such as around-the-clock supervision, residential homes, nursing services and basic job training.
See also:
- Disabled are deserving, but Colorado can’t afford a rate hike — Denver Post editorial
- Yes on Amendment 51: Who is more deserving than the developmentally disabled? — Rocky Mountain News editorial
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October 2nd, 2008 at 6:43 pm
There is a ton of misunderstanding about amendment 51. First it helps people with severe developmental disabilities such as autism, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy. Next it does not tax gas, groceries, utilities, medicine, or medical services. It does help people get off a 10-plus-year wait list for services like 24/7 care, help eating, help bathing, nursing help, and other life giving services. Right now these people have no backup plan or safety net and they are in crisis right now. Please Vote Yes on 51!