Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Welcome to our new JCDS blog! We, as advocates for the developmental disability (DD) community, want to share our thoughts and also provide an opportunity for parents and adults with developmental disabilities to have their voices heard! We encourage active participation, feel free to share your personal story about your involvement with the DD community and provide insight about advocacy efforts! Stay tuned!
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ReplyDeleteIn a show of bipartisan support, the U.S. Senate unanimously approved Senate Resolution 228 designating the week beginning September 14 as “National Direct Support Professionals (DSP)Recognition Week.”
The resolution will draw positive attention to the millions of professionals across the country who help support individuals living with disabilities. DSP's often work long hours with little pay, but their contributions are critical. I'm glad that they are now "officially" recognized for their valued services.
I can't pass up the opportunity to comment on the passing of Eunice Kennedy Shriver, long-time champion of people with developmental disabilities. Long before it was acceptable (let alone fashionable) to promote a vision of diversity and interdependence, Mrs. Shriver remained steadfast in her conviction that every one of us has something unique and individual to bring to the world. Where others saw only limitations and lack of potential, she saw people with inherent gifts deserving of respect and opportunity. Eunice Kennedy Shriver was truly an inspirational figure - I salute her profound vision, compassion and can-do spirit. Thanks to her life's service, our communities are more enlightened and inclusive places to live, work and play.
ReplyDeleteYesterday, New Jersey became the 15th state to enact a law requiring insurance companies to cover the screening and therapeutic treatment for children up to age 21 who are diagnosed with autism and other developmental disabilities.
ReplyDeleteThis legislation requires insurers to cover up to $36,000 annually for children with autism that are 21 years of age or younger. Coverage includes applied behavior analysis therapy, which is recognized as an effective, evidence-based treatment for children with autism.
Keep educating your legislators about the need for a similar law in Kansas!