FDDC 2008 Legislative Platform

The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc. is proud to unveil
their 2008 Legislative Platform.

Please go to www.fddc.org anytime to access these issues as one page
documents.

2008 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM SUMMARY
http://fddc.org/PPA/2008/Summary.doc

http://fddc.org/PPA/2008/Work%20Incentive%20Medicaid.doc
Incentive Medicaid Coverage: Insuring Health Care Access for Persons with
Developmental Disabilities
The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council Inc. supports a Work
Incentive Medicaid Coverage Program that allows individuals the ability to
work, keep vital health coverage and lower the dependence on government
assistance.

http://fddc.org/PPA/2008/Supporting%20Individuals.doc
Disabilities Medicaid Waiver Services
Developmental Disability waiver programs are essential for individuals with
Developmental disabilities and their families and must be protected.

http://fddc.org/PPA/2008/Oral%20Health%20Care.doc
Access to Oral Health Care for individuals with Developmental Disabilities
Support the Agency for Health Care Administration with their high priority
legislative budget request for increases in Medicaid reimbursement rates for
oral health services


http://fddc.org/PPA/2008/Protect%20Early%20Steps.doc
Early Steps, Florida's Part C Program
Protect funding to the Part C Early Intervention program to effectively
serve all children with a developmental delay or those who are at risk of
developing one.

http://fddc.org/PPA/2008/Prepaid%20Therapy.doc
the Prepaid Therapy Services Program for children
The council opposes managed care for these services because it will limit
access to providers and the choice of therapists. Ultimately a reduction in
services will be the result of working within a budget reduced by 20%.


http://fddc.org/PPA/2008/John%20McKay.doc
McKay Scholarships for Students with Disabilities Program
Support medically necessary flexible schooling hours for children with
disabilities through the McKay Scholarship

http://fddc.org/PPA/2008/ESE.doc
Exceptional Student Education Guaranteed Allocation
Keep the Exceptional Student Education Guaranteed Allocation for the
students who need these services to succeed in the classroom.


http://fddc.org/PPA/2008/Employment%20First.doc
Employment First
Create a system where integrated, gainful employment is the first option
available for all individuals with developmental disabilities.