The Special Needs Financial Planning Team at Shepherd Financial Partners
Cynthia Haddad, CFP® | John Nadworny, CFP® | Alex Nadworny, CFP®
Masssachusetts Funding Restored to 6 Key Budget Items Effecting People with Disabilities
Six key budget items have been restored by legislative override to the Massachusetts FY2017 budget. (Source: The Arc of Massachusetts) They are:
- 5920-5000 Turning 22 (DDS) -Restore $500,000 to address rising student numbers
- 4512-0500 Dental Health Services (DPH) - Restore "provided, that not less than $1,745,525 shall be expended for the comprehensive dental program for adults with developmental disabilities
- 4510-0710 Health Care Quality (DPH) - restore earmark and $50,000 for Operation House Call
- 5920-3025 Aging with Developmental Disabilities - restore $150,000
- 7009-9600 Inclusive Concurrent Enrolment (Exec. Office of Education) - restore $250,000
- 4403-2000 Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children Grant Pmt (TA) - restore language requiring benefits calculation as in previous fiscal year
Congratulations to The Arc of Massachusetts on their key role in advocating for the legislature's override of Governor Baker's veto of these items.
Find out what's happening in Winchesterfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Aging with Developmental Disabilities
Underscoring the importance of the funding above, this article from the Chicago Tribune, Aging Poses New Challenges for those with Special Needs, discusses proactive changes in elder care among the growing older population of individuals with special needs.(Source:Disability Scoop)
All About Being a Champion
On the eve of the Olympic and upcoming Paralympic Games, listen to what it means to be a champion to Matthew Williams, who believes that sport has the power to change lives.
Watch Matthew's TED talk here.
