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SB 1 (budget bill) Funding for community services

CTD'S ROLE/ PARTNERS: CTD testimonies, letter writing, direct visits with legislative offices, lead organizer of Capitol Day of advocacy, 10 presentations/workshops/press conferences Partners: all disability advocacy organizations, AARP

WHAT THIS MEANS: Restoration of cuts to community services. Preserved attendant care hours for current clients. Restoration of eyeglasses, hearing aids, mental health counseling for adults on Medicaid. Preserved In-Home and Family Support funding, very at risk. Additional $54 M for demographic growth in community waivers.

SB 1 (budget bill) Reduce community services waiting list by 10%

CTD’S ROLE/ PARTNERS: CTD among lead advocates. Testimonies, letter writing, direct visits with legislative offices, Capitol Day of advocacy, presentations/workshops/press conferences Partners: Advocacy Inc., ADAPT, TX Center for Disability Studies, AARP, other disability

WHAT THIS MEANS: $300 M in total new funding to reduce the waiting lists.

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SB1 (budget bill) Family-based alternatives

CTD lead advocate. Direct to Governor Partner: TX Center for Disability Studies

WHAT THIS MEANS: Funded and moved into base budget.

SB 1 (budget bill) End wait lists for Comprehensive Rehab Services and Independent Living Services

CTD’S ROLE/ PARTNERS: CTD and Brain Injury Assn. of TX as lead advocates Partner: Advocacy Inc., SILC

WHAT THIS MEANS: $5.7 M in new funding to end the waiting list for CRS (intensive early rehab of traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries) and Independent living services.

SB 1 (budget bill) Rider for pilot of money follows the persons to move kids from institutions

CTD’S ROLE/ PARTNERS: WHAT THIS MEANS: CTD in strong support with testimony, legislative office visits Partners: Texas Center for Disability Studies, Advocacy Inc. Will allow 50 kids in ICFs/MR to move out and have their services funding transferred to community based services.

SB 1128 Hinojosa ADA rights NOT PASSED WHAT THIS MEANS: CTD’S ROLE/ PARTNERS: CTD originated and wrote bill and was primary advocate Partner: AARP This bill would have held the State of Texas accountable for violations of the ADA. Opposition by Attorney General Abbott. CTD rejected a compromise bill as inadequate. CTD succeeded in publicizing this little-known issue and will continue to work on guaranteeing the right to be free from discrimination.

HB 2819 Rose/Madla Electronic accessibility

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PASSED WHAT THIS MEANS: CTD’S ROLE/ PARTNERS: CTD originated bill and was primary advocate Will improve accessibility for people with disabilities by aligning Texas standards for state websites, telecommunications and information technology with the federal 508 standards.

HB 1771 Delisi/Nelson Integrated Care Management

WHAT THIS MEANS: "The Battle of the Titans" on the expansion of Medicaid Managed Care to most urban areas. Advocates for aging and disability communities actively engaged both sides: the doctors and Hospitals v. the HMOs. Secured safeguards for consumer education and outreach. Worked with Sen. Zaffirini to record a statement of legislative intent in the Senate journal that managed care should end CBA wait lists. Next Steps: CTD and disability organizations are monitoring this monumental change in service delivery. Particular interest: CBA services, relocation, consumer education and outreach.

CTD’S ROLE/ PARTNERS: CTD among the lead advocates, testimonies, negotiating bill language, direct visits with legislative offices, obtained legislative intent letter Partners: ADAPT, AARP, Advocacy Inc., Texas Center for Disability Studies, TCDD

SB 187 Zaffirini/Rose Protection of Comprehensive Rehab Services funding stream

WHAT THIS MEANS: CTD and Brain Injury Assn. of TX as lead advocates Partner: Advocacy Inc. PASSED Reversed a provision passed in 2003 that would have allowed the CRS (intensive early rehab of traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries) funding stream, based on traffic fines, to be diverted. The CRS funds are now much more secure.

SB 566 Deuell/Delisi Medicaid Buy In PASSED
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CTD on design team, supporting advocate, testimony Partners: Texas Assn. of Goodwills, Advocacy Inc., Center for Disability Studies, Natl. Multiple Sclerosis Society, DD Council

WHAT THIS MEANS: Important employment bill allows working people to retain Medicaid coverage despite exceeding income threshhold. Removes the huge disincentive to work for people with chronic illness and permanent disability. $6 M in budget to fund the program.

HB 1867 Naishtat/Zaffirni Money Follows the Person PASSED CTD supported with testimony, office visits Partners: Advocacy Inc., ADAPT, AARP, Center for Disability Studies, Natl. Multiple Sclerosis Society, DD Council WHAT THIS MEANS: Places into state law the expiring money follows the person riders for people moving from nursing facilities to community placements.

HB 1706 Denny Voter ID bill NOT PASSED CTD’S ROLE/ PARTNERS: WHAT THIS MEANS: CTD strongly opposed, testimony Partners: Advocacy Inc., AARP Extra ID requirements and procedures would’ve made it more difficult to vote.

HB 768 Villarreal Vote by mail NOT PASSED CTD’S ROLE/ PARTNERS: CTD Supported with testimony Partner: Advocacy Inc WHAT THIS MEANS: Authorizing county clerk to mail an application to vote by mail to all voters with disabilities or 65+. Would have would made voting system more easily accessible for voters unable to vote at polls.

HB 1994 Talton Offense of assisting voters NOT PASSED CTD’S ROLE/ PARTNERS:
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CTD strongly opposed with testimony Partner: Advocacy Inc.

Relating to the offense of assisting multiple voters who cast a ballot by mail. Would disproportionately affect voters with disabilities needing assistance.

HB 1391 Leibowitz Accessible floor plans NOT PASSED WHAT THIS MEANS: CTD’S ROLE/ PARTNERS: CTD in strong support, testimony Partner: TX Paralyzed Veterans Next Steps: CTD and the TX Paralyzed Veterans will work in the interim with the state agency. This bill would have required that any large builder in the Veterans Housing Assistance program have at least one accessible floor plan available.

SB 1586 Carona CBA wait list NOT PASSED CTD’S ROLE/ PARTNERS: CTD in strong opposition Partners: ADAPT, TX Center for Disability Studies, Advocacy Inc., AARP WHAT THIS MEANS: This bill would have allowed residents of certain assisted living centers to move to the top of the CBA wait list ahead of those staying in their own homes.

HB 481 Hochberg/Zaffirini Unemployment benefits PASSED CTD’S ROLE/ PARTNERS: CTD in support, testimony Allows a person with a disability to collect unemployment benefits based on past employment, while looking for part-time work.

SB 626 Zaffirini/Davis Eliminate cost caps PASSED CTD’S ROLE/ PARTNERS:
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CTD’S ROLE/ PARTNERS: WHAT THIS MEANS: CTD in support Partners: ADAPT, Advocacy Inc., TX Center for Disability Studies Allows a person with high needs to remain in the community even if more costly than an institutional placement.

HB 315 Olivo State school admissions NOT PASSED CTD’S ROLE/ PARTNERS: WHAT THIS MEANS: Opposed by CTD by testimony, legislative office visits Partners: ARC of Texas, ADAPT, Advocacy Inc., TX Ctr for Disability Studies This bill would have promoted the institutional bias by easing admission standards and requiring that only state school information be provided to families.

HB 385 Naishtat State Court judicial review

NOT PASSED CTD’S ROLE/ PARTNERS: Supported by CTD, legislative office contacts Partner: Texas Legal Services Center WHAT THIS MEANS: This bill would have streamlined dispute resolution between Medicaid recipients and the State, saving money and time for both.

SB 40 Zaffirini/Dukes Permanency planning PASSED WHAT THIS MEANS: Allows for independent planners to work with kids “aging out” of children’s programs.

CTD’S ROLE/ PARTNERS: CTD in support Partners: Advocacy Inc., TX Center for Disability Studies

SB 325 Zaffirini/Naishtat PASSED CTD’S ROLE/ PARTNERS: WHAT THIS MEANS: CTD in support, testimony Partners: Advocacy Inc., TX Center for
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Prohibits asphyxiating choke holds and facedown physical restraints for people in
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Disability Studies, ADAPT

down physical restraints for people in institutions.

HB 2579 Rodriguez/Zaffirini Parental involvement

CTD’S ROLE/ PARTNERS: PASSED WHAT THIS MEANS: CTD in support Partners: Advocacy Inc., TX Center for Disability Studies Strengthens parental involvement of minor children in institutions.

HB 765 Menendez/Van de Putte

CTD in support Partner: Natl Multiple Sclerosis Society CTD in support

PASSED WHAT THIS MEANS: Requires disclosure of benefits under employer health plans.

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CTD's history making and award-winning Team Everest '03 was a huge success! Team Everest twice made history: first when the largest group of people with various disabilities successfully climbed to Mt. Everest Base Camp, at an elevation over 19,000 ft., then again when team Leader Gary Guller became the first man with one arm to summit Mt. Everest! Sign Up! CTD, 316 W. 12th Street Ste. 405, Austin, Texas 78701 Phone: (512) 478-3366 Fax: (512) 478-3370 e-mail: [email protected]

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