Statement on Michigan’s Budget Deficit

To all members and supporters of the LDA of Michigan:

• This is the official statement passed by the LDA Board in light of the current fiscal emergency in Michigan.

• Look up your state legislators, the governor, and other elected state officials using the tool on this page.

• Copy and paste our statement into your e-mail to officials. Add your own comments.

• Please carry copies of this statement with you when you meet with local and state officials regarding the budget crisis.

On behalf of the LDA of Michigan:

• Nanette Clatterbuck, President

• Ed Schlitt, Immediate, Past President

• Kathleen Kosobud, President-Elect

• Flo Curtis, Acting Executive Director

LDA OF MICHIGAN:
Statement on Michigan’s Budget Deficit

Michigan currently faces a $900 million budget shortfall and anticipates a $2.4 billion shortfall in fiscal year 2008.* Budget cuts are being proposed that affect essential services and supports for Michigan citizens with learning disabilities and other conditions.

The Learning Disabilities Association of Michigan is a 501(c)3 non-profit volunteer organization with offices located at 200 Museum Drive, Ste. 101, Lansing, Michigan 48933.

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for all individuals with learning disabilities and their families through advocacy, education, training, service and support of research. Our organization supports initiatives that encompass prevention, early identification, and access to the necessary supports to allow full participation of our constituents as citizens.

LDA of Michigan urges the Michigan legislature to resolve the current deficit by implementing measures to increase revenue. We support legislation that maintains full funding of human services. This includes quality public education (pre-school, K-12, adult & post secondary); adequate health care, including access to quality, comprehensive mental health services; after-school programs/recreational opportunities, basic support services, and work-force development programs, etc. for children, adolescents, and adults with learning disabilities.

Approved: May 16, 2007
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*SOURCE: Lansing State Journal, retrieved 5/8/07 from the Lansing State Journal Online: http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/

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