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Families, providers press finance panel to fully fund developmental‑disability services and DSP wages
Summary
Parents, advocacy groups and providers told the House Finance Committee they need full funding for the Bureau of Developmental Services, better pay for direct‑support professionals and expanded residential options to avoid crises and institutional placement.
Parents, people with disabilities and disability‑service providers urged lawmakers to fully fund developmental‑disability services, staffing and family supports in the governor's budget.
Speakers described multi‑decade reliance on New Hampshire's community system and said cuts would force families into crisis. "My son gives back to his community — he volunteers, works and performs comedy — but he needs supports to do it," said Tracy Long of Alton, who urged funding for the Bureau of Developmental Services and the BDS prioritized needs list.
Multiple witnesses said direct‑support professionals (DSPs) are underpaid relative to the…
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