Currently, more than 12,000 children and adults who have developmental disabilities — such as Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy or Mental Retardation — are on waiting lists for lifelong care and support. There are more people who need care than currently receive services.

Thousands of people have been waiting more than 10 years. Many of them need help to eat, dress, bathe or use the bathroom. Others need constant guidance and supervision because of major medical issues, lack of basic life and safety skills, or because family caregivers can no longer provide care due to age, illness, or death. Still others are young children with autism who cannot access early intervention services that are so desperately needed and proven to be effective.

Contrary to public belief, for people with developmental disabilities and their families, there is absolutely no safety net, or back up options for the vital services they need, such as 24/7 supervision, help with daily tasks, a place to live, job training or nursing services.

Solving this urgent problem is critically needed and long overdue. With new funding, Colorado can immediately provide a safety net for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Raising taxes is never easy, but the state budget is so tight there is no other way to provide the critical services so desperately needed.

VOTE YES ON 51 and let others know how important this amendment is for Colorado. 51 is a real grassroots campaign with no million dollar donors or deep pocket supporters — just real people in real need asking their neighbors and friends to help.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZQUBOudhns

Currently, more than 12,000 children and adults who have developmental disabilities — such as Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy or Mental Retardation — are on waiting lists for lifelong care and support. There are more people who need care than currently receive services.

Thousands of people have been waiting more than 10 years. Many of them need help to eat, dress, bathe or use the bathroom. Others need constant guidance and supervision because of major medical issues, lack of basic life and safety skills, or because family caregivers can no longer provide care due to age, illness, or death. Still others are young children with autism who cannot access early intervention services that are so desperately needed and proven to be effective.

Contrary to public belief, for people with developmental disabilities and their families, there is absolutely no safety net, or back up options for the vital services they need, such as 24/7 supervision, help with daily tasks, a place to live, job training or nursing services.

Solving this urgent problem is critically needed and long overdue. With new funding, Colorado can immediately provide a safety net for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Raising taxes is never easy, but the state budget is so tight there is no other way to provide the critical services so desperately needed.

VOTE YES ON 51 and let others know how important this amendment is for Colorado. 51 is a real grassroots campaign with no million dollar donors or deep pocket supporters — just real people in real need asking their neighbors and friends to help.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZQUBOudhns