Stop Early Intervention Cuts in NC
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The recent decision made by the Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) to delete Community based rehabilitative service (CBRS) as a reimbursable service effective June 30, 2010 is a travesty. This decision demonstrates a total disregard for what is in the best interest of disabled individuals, families and the public school systems in the state of North Carolina.
For those of you who took part in this decision without being well informed, I respectfully demand you review the following information. CBRS is a service available to support children and families from birth to age three who have been determined eligible by the Childrens Developmental Services Agency (CDSA) for the North Carolina Infant Toddler Program. CBRS is a developmental intervention uniquely designed to enhance cognitive, physical, behavioral, self-help, social-emotional, and language skills. This rehabilitative therapy for infants and toddlers is play with a purpose" which focuses on specific goals and objectives unique to each child. This intervention is designed to impart invaluable training, tools and advice to parents in order for them to be part of the intervention team.
There is mountains of research and evidence--both quantitative (data-based) and qualitative (reports of parents and teachers)--that early intervention increases the developmental and educational gains for the child, improves the functioning of the family, and reaps long-term benefits for society. Early intervention has been shown to result in the child: needing fewer special education and other habilitative services later in life; being retained in grade less often; and in some cases being indistinguishable from nonhandicapped classmates years after intervention.
Eliminating this service WILL impact our school system, there will be a dramatic increase in the amount of specialized services school aged children will require due to the lack of early intervention. More children will be identified at age 3 with special needs and will continue to need assistance. In the past, early intervention has made such a difference that these children no longer require services at age 3. This will cost our school system money, which will force them to make cuts in other areas (teacher pay, materials, class size, etc.). I continue to urge you to fight for what these children need and deserve.
With the recent announcement by the CDC that autism now affects nearly 1\% of children in this country, and with an estimated 40,000 new cases of autism diagnosed this year alone, it is imperative that North Carolina seize the initiative to increase early intervention services like CBRS, not remove funding for them - causing irreversible detriment. It truly is a matter of pay now or pay much more later - as our already over-burdened public school systems, and ultimately the tax payer, will face a crushing financial blow in years to come if this reprehensible decision comes to fruition.
All of you MUST support the effort to stop the elimination of CBRS early intervention services. Please be a champion for our children and show your support for early intervention! We implore the DMA to reinstate CBRS and to support its continuation.
For those of you who took part in this decision without being well informed, I respectfully demand you review the following information. CBRS is a service available to support children and families from birth to age three who have been determined eligible by the Childrens Developmental Services Agency (CDSA) for the North Carolina Infant Toddler Program. CBRS is a developmental intervention uniquely designed to enhance cognitive, physical, behavioral, self-help, social-emotional, and language skills. This rehabilitative therapy for infants and toddlers is play with a purpose" which focuses on specific goals and objectives unique to each child. This intervention is designed to impart invaluable training, tools and advice to parents in order for them to be part of the intervention team.
There is mountains of research and evidence--both quantitative (data-based) and qualitative (reports of parents and teachers)--that early intervention increases the developmental and educational gains for the child, improves the functioning of the family, and reaps long-term benefits for society. Early intervention has been shown to result in the child: needing fewer special education and other habilitative services later in life; being retained in grade less often; and in some cases being indistinguishable from nonhandicapped classmates years after intervention.
Eliminating this service WILL impact our school system, there will be a dramatic increase in the amount of specialized services school aged children will require due to the lack of early intervention. More children will be identified at age 3 with special needs and will continue to need assistance. In the past, early intervention has made such a difference that these children no longer require services at age 3. This will cost our school system money, which will force them to make cuts in other areas (teacher pay, materials, class size, etc.). I continue to urge you to fight for what these children need and deserve.
With the recent announcement by the CDC that autism now affects nearly 1\% of children in this country, and with an estimated 40,000 new cases of autism diagnosed this year alone, it is imperative that North Carolina seize the initiative to increase early intervention services like CBRS, not remove funding for them - causing irreversible detriment. It truly is a matter of pay now or pay much more later - as our already over-burdened public school systems, and ultimately the tax payer, will face a crushing financial blow in years to come if this reprehensible decision comes to fruition.
All of you MUST support the effort to stop the elimination of CBRS early intervention services. Please be a champion for our children and show your support for early intervention! We implore the DMA to reinstate CBRS and to support its continuation.
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Briana Kelly
- Address, Zip Code
- 308 GROVEDIERE LANE, HAMPSTEAD NC 28443
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missy miller
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Lauren Carter
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Caroline Chambliss
- Address, Zip Code
- 28411
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Geannie B. Hewett
- Comments
- Due to the cuts I am now unemployed
- Address, Zip Code
- 28459
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Vicki L Fox
- Address, Zip Code
- 28753
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Mary Jane Stanley - Taylor
- Address, Zip Code
- Asheville NC 28804
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Frankie Young
- Comments
- Please do not cuts these services!
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Scott Mueller
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Cailin Berke
- Address, Zip Code
- 28540
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Stormie R Willingham
- Address, Zip Code
- 27807
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Jane Barlow
- Comments
- В
- Address, Zip Code
- 27516
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Tiffany Langen
- Address, Zip Code
- 80246
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Susan Kranyik
- Comments
- If you cut these services now, it will cost more money when these kids are older!
- Address, Zip Code
- 28401
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Rick Miale
- Comments
- В
- Address, Zip Code
- 28801
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Lisa S.Cook
- Comments
- Early Intervention Special Education Services are imperative and cutting it would not only be a diservice it will be a tragedy! Help children with special needs not hinder their development. These services are vital for growth support and development!
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Jamy Gearhart Hillis
- Comments
- My son would not be where he is today if not for early intervention. Please don't cheat other children of the opportunity that he had.
- Address, Zip Code
- 27358
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Jenny Alley
- Comments
- save children from falling off the map of success
- Address, Zip Code
- 28110
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Annette Williams
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Mathieu Norman
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- The children of this world are our future, its time we looked after thm correctly
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Jim Barnhill
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Sheena F. Mullinax
- Address, Zip Code
- 28451
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Janet Gwaltney
- Comments
- Let's keep Early Intervention services...all of them! Let's remember what is important...the children and their families!
- Address, Zip Code
- 28412
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Kelly Morley
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Sheila Whitmeyer
- Address, Zip Code
- 28412
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Erin Shade
- Comments
- The necessity of early intervention is the ONLY THING everyone agrees on with autism & related disorders--this CANNOT BE CUT!
- Address, Zip Code
- 1910 20th Ave Dr. NE Hickory, NC 28601
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Nancy Peters
- Address, Zip Code
- 6400 Serena Court, Wilmington, NC 28411
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Faye Burckhalter
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- I think that you need to re think this matter over and think about the Children first.
- Address, Zip Code
- P O Box 473, Leland NC 28451
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anna packer
- Comments
- These kids need all the help they can get!
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Amy
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Sandra B. Fox
- Address, Zip Code
- 5725 Murrayville Road, Wilmington, NC 28405
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Blain Morton
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Dick Miale
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Laurian Mapp
- Address, Zip Code
- Asheville, NC
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Jessica Yelton
- Comments
- I am a teacher and we need to have Early Intervention
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Yuvonne Jernigan
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Mitchell Lamm
- Address, Zip Code
- Hawthorne Road, 28403
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Laura Totten
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Gerra R
- Address, Zip Code
- 27882
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Natalie
- Address, Zip Code
- 645 Alum Springs Road, Mt. Olive, NC 28365
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Sarah Dietterick
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charles butler
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Angela Burns
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Catherine Anderson
- Comments
- I am the sister of a developmentally disabled adult. Trust me, these services are critical and should not be cut! They make a huge difference in the lives of children and their families.
- Address, Zip Code
- 27518
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Helen Jeschow
- Address, Zip Code
- 27409
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Loma Siegel
- Comments
- This is an important service provided
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Heather Hughes
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Wendy Adamson
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Laura Martin
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Elizabeth Bonfanti
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