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The Lanterman Coalition Responds to Governor Newsom’s May Revise Budget Proposal
May 5, 2023
Sacramento, CA -- The Lanterman Coalition appreciates Governor Gavin Newsom for reaffirming his support for Californians with developmental disabilities in his proposed 2023-24 May Revise budget by maintaining the commitments made for community-based services and supports.
We applaud the administration for proposing targeted investments to make reasonable wage adjustments for some regional center service coordinators. The workforce shortage, however, continues to impact all individuals with disabilities and we hope similar adjustments will be made for all regional center service coordinators. Similarly, the proposed increase for Independent Living Services can serve as a model for other rate adjustments.
Staffing shortages across the disability system continue to be the most significant barrier to individuals with disabilities and their families receiving adequate support service. The pandemic continues to impact the ability for staffing, which is a growing concern for the disability community at large. To adequately meet these needs, service providers and regional centers across the state will require a funding structure that allows them to hire, train and maintain staff.
We are ready to work with the Legislature and Administration to continue the efforts to build a stable and outcomes-driven system, providing Californians with disabilities throughout their lifespan equal opportunities and access to the services and supports needed to thrive.
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Governor Newsom Maintains Commitment to Disability Community in 2023-24 Budget Proposal
January 10, 2023
Sacramento, CA -- The Lanterman Coalition appreciates Governor Gavin Newsom for reaffirming his commitment to Californians with developmental disabilities in his proposed 2023-24 budget by maintaining the approved funding of community-based services and supports.
We applaud the administration for proposing investments to address excessive caseload ratios for children ages 0-5 by making reasonable wage adjustments for regional center service coordinators. The workforce shortage, however, continues to impact individuals with disabilities of all ages, and we hope similar wage adjustments will be made for all regional center service coordinators.
Staffing shortages across the disability system continue to be the most significant barrier to individuals with disabilities and their families receiving adequate support service. The pandemic continues to impact the ability for staffing, which is a growing concern for the disability community at large. To adequately meet these needs, services providers and regional centers across the state will require a funding structure that allows them to hire, train and maintain staff.
We are ready to work with the legislature and administration to continue the efforts to build a stable and outcomes-driven system, providing Californians with disabilities throughout their lifespan equal opportunities and access to the services and supports needed to thrive.
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People with Disabilities Lose as Programs Shrink or Close in Costly Bay Area
People with Disabilities Lose as Programs Shrink or Close in Costly Bay Area
People with Disabilities Lose as Programs Shrink or Close in Costly Bay Area
Letter to the editor: Keep the promise of the Lanterman Act alive
People with Disabilities Lose as Programs Shrink or Close in Costly Bay Area
People with Disabilities Lose as Programs Shrink or Close in Costly Bay Area
