77610089BA783AD7872587D70062EB38 Hearing Summary

Bonnie Silva, Director of Office of Community Living, presented an update on House Bill 14-1051, Update to the Strategic Plan for Assuring Timely Access to Services for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, as required in statute. Materials were distributed to the committee (Attachment B).

Randy Brodersen, Executive Director, representing the North Metro Community Services, testified regarding challenges faced over the pandemic.

Jodi Walters, Chie, Parker Personal Care House, spoke about the challenges faced with staffing shortages.

Bonnie Silva, Director of Community Living, presented to the committee on long care services and support and gave an overview of the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities waitlist.

Ms. Silva answered questions from the committee.

Maureen Welch, representing self, testified. She testified regarding the IDD waitlist and how it has impacted her family.