Strawberry Fields is committed to strengthening the support system for individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism (ID/A).
Key senior leaders from Strawberry Fields will attend the 2024 Rehabilitation & Community Providers Association (RCPA) Capital Day in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. They aim to collaborate with fellow advocates to endorse this year's budget proposal, which calls for vital investments into the ID/A system.
Proposed Budget Highlights:
The proposed State budget requests an investment exceeding $480 million to aid ID/A-related programs.
The investment breakdown includes $217 million from state funds and $266 million from federal funds.
This represents a proposed 12% increase in reimbursement rates paid to ID/A programs that employ direct support professionals (DSPs) to address the workforce crisis.
How You Can Contribute:
Visit Pennsylvania Advocacy and Resources for Autism and Intellectual Disability (PAR) website to quickly send a prepared message to your local state representatives and senators advocating for the budget.
Contact Your Elected Officials Directly:
Call or email your state Representative and Senator to support the funding increase for the ID/A system. You can locate your legislator here:
We encourage your participation in these advocacy efforts. Your support is invaluable—thank you!
