Maryland advocates protest $29 million in disability service cuts
October 26th, 2009From the Baltimore Sun:
Maryland disability advocates have launched a campaign to reverse $29 million in state budget cuts that would affect more than 20,000 residents with developmental disabilities. They say the vulnerable community is already underfunded.
“In good times, we don’t get our share. In bad times, we shouldn’t have to give back,” said Carol Beatty, executive director of the ARC of Howard County.
Supporters have organized a series of nine public meetings around the state, and are meeting with Gov. Martin O’Malley, legislators, and other top officials.
“I know how painful these cuts are,” O’Malley said. “We’re not doing these things because we think no one will be affected adversely. At this point, anything we cut is core mission.”
Senate minority leader Allan H. Kittleman criticized the governor for using state funds to buy large tracts of land for preservation when state residents with disabilities are losing services.
UPDATE:
See also: Developmental disabilities community decries budget cuts to state services — Annapolis Capital
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