This money is for technical assistance support, assessment, and treatment services. DPW plans to move 220 more persons from state centers to the community and to provide new or expanded day and support services to 2,189 persons on waiting lists. It hopes to serve 900 additional persons from the residential waiting list each year for the next 5 years. 77,600 persons are estimated to be receiving community MR services by July 2001. Major emphasis and funding support for home and community based services for persons with disabilities and the elderly.
Funding includes money to provide home ownership or renovation for persons with disabilities.
PCPA staff will continue to keep members updated as additional information becomes available .