The Giving Program was begun in an attempt to meet the
current and future needs of individuals in Washington
County
who are developmentally disabled. At
present, because of a lack of adequate financial resources, there is a list to
receive services. The current
number of individuals receiving services is also rising as the parents of the
Baby Boomers pass on, and the number of federal and state dollars to provide for
their care has dwindled. In face,
new legislation in Ohio
actually mandates a ‘pecking order’ in how our local levy money is spent,
jeopardizing our preschool programs. The
solution to the resource problem is to both become more entrepreneurial in our
approach to creating revenue and also at the same time to create a private, independent
savings fund. The Giving Program
will create a pool of assets from which our developmentally disabled adults and
children will be able to draw.
Listed below are some myths regarding our programs.
Myth #1:
Federal and State government support all of the financial needs of
individuals who are developmentally disabled.
Myth #2
: The education of children who are developmentally disabled in
Washington
County
is the responsibility of Ewing
School.
Myth #3:
The Washington County Board of Developmental Disability decides how the
levy money we receive is spent.
Myth #4:
Federal and State Funding supports Early Intervention programs for children
diagnosed as developmentally at risk.
Myth #5:
Federal and State funding supports Preschool education for children
diagnosed as developmentally at risk.
Myth #6:
The future is secure of Developmentally Disabled adults and children in Washington
County.
Myth #7:
All people who need services are getting them.
Myth #8:
The Board receives interest on its levy money.
Your generous contribution is appreciated.
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