An Interview with Catherine Strode
Juvenile Justice Reform Is Legislator’s Goal
State Representative Pete Lee (House District 18) has been involved in efforts to impact the state’s juvenile justice system for the past 35 years both as a legislator and as a private citizen. Vice-Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, he has introduced bills supporting criminal justice systemic reform and ‘restorative justice’ programs.
Taking Care of the Caregivers: A Priority for State Legislator
An Interview with Catherine Strode
Taking Care of the Caregivers: A Priority for State Legislator
During the 2014 legislative session, State Representative Lois Landgraf (House District 21) co-sponsored a bill to support the development of a strategic state plan to eliminate the waiting list for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by 2020. In the upcoming legislative session, she is considering running a bill to move up that deadline because she thinks it’s too far out.
Senator Irene Aguilar Targets Costs, Home Care, Physician Shortage
State Senator Irene Aguilar (District 32), Chair of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, sponsored a bill in the 2014 session establishing a commission to study the drivers of health care costs (SB14-187). She also sponsored a bill affecting the delivery of in-home support services in the Medicaid program (HB14-1357.)
‘People First’ Language Legislative Advocate Departs State House
An Interview with Catherine Strode
‘People First’ Language Legislative Advocate Departs State House
Colorado Springs Representative Bob Gardner (House District 20) is leaving the state legislature after serving four consecutive terms. Throughout his legislative career, Representative Gardner has been an advocate for the support of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
‘Champion for the Underserved’ Leaves Legacy of Wait List Reform
An Interview with Catherine Strode
‘Champion for the Underserved’ Leaves Legacy of Wait List ReformAfter six years in office, State Representative Sue Schafer (House District 24) is not seeking reelection. It is her vision that along with her personal retirement will come the retirement of the term, ‘the wait list.’
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Legislator Says State Reform Of Long Term Care Gaining Momentum
An Interview with Catherine Strode
Legislator Says State Reform Of Long Term Care Gaining MomentumState Representative Dave Young (House District 50) is a recently appointed member of the Community Living Advisory Group. The Group, created by Governor Hickenlooper through an Executive Order, is designed to review the needs of people with disabilities and aging adults for long term services and supports.
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