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Coalition to End Colorado's Wait List

Real People in Real Need: Currently, more than 12,000 children and adults who have developmental disabilities -- such as Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy or Mental Retardation -- are on waiting lists for lifelong care and support. There are more people who need care than currently receive services. Among the 12,000 people in need of critical services, you will find ...

Cindy, a 24-year-old with Down Syndrome, who could be working at her local grocery store if she were not waiting for vocational services.

Sam is a 4-year-old with Autism and multiple physical disabilities, who could learn to walk, talk, feed himself, and play with other children if he wasn't on the bottom of the list for speech and physical therapy.

Russell is a 63-year-old man with Mental Retardation who still lives with his 85-year-old mother. His mom put him on the waiting list more than15 years ago. Due to her age and failing health, she worries constantly about who will care for Russell when she dies.

No Government Safety Net: Most Americans agree that government has some basic responsibilities to our most vulnerable citizens, and one of those is to help people who cannot help themselves. For people with developmental disabilities and their families, there is absolutely no safety net, or back up options for the vital services they need, such as 24/7 supervision, help with daily tasks, a place to live, job training or nursing services.

Small Price to Help: Solving this urgent problem is critically needed and long overdue. With new funding, we can immediately provide a safety net for children and adults with developmental disabilities.

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