6CEDA4CB00B3F53087258AA9006394AF Hearing Summary CLICS/CLICS2024A/commsumm.nsf PUBLICBILL SUMMARY For WAITLIST FOR PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PRESENTATIONJOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON JOINT HEALTHDate Jan 19, 2024 Location Old State Library Waitlist for Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Presentation - Committee Discussion Only Attachment Tag File Name Attachment C http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2024A/commsumm.nsf/0/9388F90E7036...$File/Attachment C.pdf?OpenElement Attachment C.pdf Attachment D http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2024A/commsumm.nsf/0/F7E33ECC59BE...$File/Attachment D.pdf?OpenElement Attachment D.pdf 11:07:42 AM Bonnie Silva, Office of Community Living Director, HCPF; Madison Kaemerer, Budget and Policy Analyst, Joint Budget Committee Staff; Tara Kiene, Chief Executive Officer, Community Connections Inc.; and Randy Brodersen, Executive Director, North Metro Community Services joined to the committee to present on the Waitlist for Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). Ms. Silva discussed HCPF's efforts to reach the end of the IDD waitlist. Ms. Kiene presented on the challenges facing providers that serve the IDD waitlist. Mr. Brodersen concluded with recommendations for improving the waitlist. A copy of the presenation and additional materials were provided to the committee (Attachments C and D). 11:34:17 AM Committee members asked the presenters questions. 11:41:16 AM Ms. Cindy Stevens, representing themself, testified. Brenda Noel, representing Ability Access, testified. Committee members asked the panel questions.
