Submitted by: Representative Rodney Anderson
House District 106
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“I am particularly concerned with issues affecting the safety and well-being of intellectually and developmentally disabled people of all ages.
To that end, I am working to update the existing AMBER alert system to include persons both older and younger than 17 who have an intellectual or developmental disability.”
8 comments:
No one asks for a disability. Parents pay for a whole, healthy child, not one with a disability. Life happens, but it is up to us to provide for those who did not choose to be "different," whether born that way or who acquired a disability later in life.
No one asks for a disability. Parents pray for a whole, healthy child. Life happens, but it is up to us to provide for those who did not choose to be "different," whether born that way or who acquired a disability later in life.
So many times children with disabilities are left out of the equation when providing for their safety and well being. Please remember these children
It is extremely important to remember all individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Often times we: parents, friends, neighbors, etc., are their voices and it's time that we are all heard. All people need to have the same chances for safety.
Rep. Anderson, thanks for your leadership to expand the Amber Alert to include adults with intellectual disabilities.
CTD/Coalition of Texans with Disabilities
Thank you for supporting and advocating on behalf of all Texans who have a disability. You are respected by all, no matter where they choose to receive services, State Supported Living Centers and community supports.
People with developmental disabilities can thrive outside of institutions. I have worked in group homes where I see people working, learning something new, staying healthy and feeling good. Institutions are not places where people are learning and maintaining good health. I have worked in the field of human services to people with disabilities for over 18 years and I can tell you that their lives outside of an institution are meaningful and happy. Many of the people I have served may not be able to verbalize the words "hope" and "contentment" but you can see it in their faces.
My son. Joshua, is 25 and has autism and seizures. Josh is unable to care for himself, speak, or keep himself safe. He requires constant supervision and intervention to help keep him safe, clean, fed, etc. He is in an HCS program. The provider of his services is in Kingwood. If the state cuts his services he could end up in a state program instead of the home setting he is in now. Please find other ways to balance the budget without cutting desperately needed services to those who are the most vulnerable!
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