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Providers warn cuts to extended‑employment and unstable DSP funding would harm adults with disabilities
Summary
Multiple providers, family members and statewide disability advocates told the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee the governor’s FY26 proposal — combined with long‑running underfunding — threatens extended employment, supported employment, early‑intervention and direct‑support professional pay increases.
Lede Multiple providers, family members and statewide disability advocates told the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee the governor’s FY26 proposal — combined with long‑running underfunding — threatens extended employment, supported employment, early‑intervention and direct‑support professional pay increases.
Nut graf Speakers said the proposed $3,400,000 cut to extended‑employment grant funding and inconsistent distribution of DSP wage increases across state agencies would reduce choices for people with significant disabilities and lead to higher long‑term costs for Medicaid and the state.
Body Tom Bufuto of…
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