OVER 2500 gather at Rhode Island State House

On June 3rd, over 2500 people with disabilities, their friends, family and support staff gather at the State House to express concern over potential cuts to DD Services. Following the May Revenue Estimating Conference, members of the House Finance Committee were quoted saying that there could be “sweeping cuts to DD services” in light of an additional $200 million in lost revenue to the state.

People concerned about DD services rallied to say to legislators, “No More Cuts”. The message was that after 10 years with no funding increase and millions of dollars already cut in the current fiscal year, the programs designed to support people to live productive lives in the community have been stretched to the breaking point. Additional cuts desimate the services individuals rely on for basic needs.