Opportunity for Independence
The current state budget under review is proposing massive cuts to programs and services for people with developmental disabilities. Rocio Smith, Executive Director of Area Board 5 on Developmental Disabilities, and Matthew Tarver-Walquist, Chief Planning and Communication Officer for Opportunity for Independence, talk about the cuts they’ve already had to manage and explain what the proposed cuts would do to those with developmental disabilities and their families and service providers. Listen to my interview with Rocio and Matt next and watch a video of a recent hearing on the issue:
