WITNESS LISTSB 751Senate Committee ReportHealth & Human ServicesApril 7, 2009 - 9:00 AM FOR: Hayes, Aaryce Mental Health Policy Specialist (Self), Austin, TX Keyes, Marcus Direct Care Staff (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX Olive, Melissa Treatment Evaluation Manager (Center for Austin and Related Disorders), Austin, TX ON: Valentine, Tom Senior Policy Advisor (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Canfield, Irma Parent/Advocate (Community Now!/Texas Adults with Autism & Intellectual Disabilities), San Antonio, TX Dooley, Michelle Community Now! Board (Parent of Morgan Dooley), Fort Worth, TX Garrison-Tate, Jeff Senior Legislative Advocate (Community Now!), San Marcos, TX Leigh, Susan Retired Teacher (Retired Special Education Teachers), Beaumont, TX Mitchell, Beth Attorney (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Moyer, Martha Community Now! (Advocate/son with autism), Elmendorf, TX Salinas Valdez, Debby Advocate/parent of young adult with disabilities (Community Now/Texas Adults with Autism/Intellectual Disabilities), San Antonio, TX Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX Weiss, Moonyeen Volunteer (The Arc of Texas), Houston, TX On: Geredine, Denice Director of State Schools (Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX Weinheimer, Bruce Coordinator of Psychological Services (Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX Providing written testimony: On: Horton, Colleen Public Policy Director (Texas Center for Disability Studies), Austin, TX WITNESS LIST WITNESS LIST SB 751Senate Committee Report SB 751 Senate Committee Report Health & Human Services Health & Human Services April 7, 2009 - 9:00 AM FOR: Hayes, Aaryce Mental Health Policy Specialist (Self), Austin, TX Keyes, Marcus Direct Care Staff (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX Olive, Melissa Treatment Evaluation Manager (Center for Austin and Related Disorders), Austin, TX ON: Valentine, Tom Senior Policy Advisor (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Canfield, Irma Parent/Advocate (Community Now!/Texas Adults with Autism & Intellectual Disabilities), San Antonio, TX Dooley, Michelle Community Now! Board (Parent of Morgan Dooley), Fort Worth, TX Garrison-Tate, Jeff Senior Legislative Advocate (Community Now!), San Marcos, TX Leigh, Susan Retired Teacher (Retired Special Education Teachers), Beaumont, TX Mitchell, Beth Attorney (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Moyer, Martha Community Now! (Advocate/son with autism), Elmendorf, TX Salinas Valdez, Debby Advocate/parent of young adult with disabilities (Community Now/Texas Adults with Autism/Intellectual Disabilities), San Antonio, TX Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX Weiss, Moonyeen Volunteer (The Arc of Texas), Houston, TX On: Geredine, Denice Director of State Schools (Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX Weinheimer, Bruce Coordinator of Psychological Services (Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX Providing written testimony: On: Horton, Colleen Public Policy Director (Texas Center for Disability Studies), Austin, TX April 7, 2009 - 9:00 AM April 7, 2009 - 9:00 AM FOR: FOR: Hayes, Aaryce Mental Health Policy Specialist (Self), Austin, TX Hayes, Aaryce Mental Health Policy Specialist (Self), Austin, TX Keyes, Marcus Direct Care Staff (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX Keyes, Marcus Direct Care Staff (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX Olive, Melissa Treatment Evaluation Manager (Center for Austin and Related Disorders), Austin, TX Olive, Melissa Treatment Evaluation Manager (Center for Austin and Related Disorders), Austin, TX ON: ON: Valentine, Tom Senior Policy Advisor (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Valentine, Tom Senior Policy Advisor (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: Canfield, Irma Parent/Advocate (Community Now!/Texas Adults with Autism & Intellectual Disabilities), San Antonio, TX Canfield, Irma Parent/Advocate (Community Now!/Texas Adults with Autism & Intellectual Disabilities), San Antonio, TX Dooley, Michelle Community Now! Board (Parent of Morgan Dooley), Fort Worth, TX Dooley, Michelle Community Now! Board (Parent of Morgan Dooley), Fort Worth, TX Garrison-Tate, Jeff Senior Legislative Advocate (Community Now!), San Marcos, TX Garrison-Tate, Jeff Senior Legislative Advocate (Community Now!), San Marcos, TX Leigh, Susan Retired Teacher (Retired Special Education Teachers), Beaumont, TX Leigh, Susan Retired Teacher (Retired Special Education Teachers), Beaumont, TX Mitchell, Beth Attorney (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Mitchell, Beth Attorney (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Moyer, Martha Community Now! (Advocate/son with autism), Elmendorf, TX Moyer, Martha Community Now! (Advocate/son with autism), Elmendorf, TX Salinas Valdez, Debby Advocate/parent of young adult with disabilities (Community Now/Texas Adults with Autism/Intellectual Disabilities), San Antonio, TX Salinas Valdez, Debby Advocate/parent of young adult with disabilities (Community Now/Texas Adults with Autism/Intellectual Disabilities), San Antonio, TX Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX Weiss, Moonyeen Volunteer (The Arc of Texas), Houston, TX Weiss, Moonyeen Volunteer (The Arc of Texas), Houston, TX On: On: Geredine, Denice Director of State Schools (Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX Geredine, Denice Director of State Schools (Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX Weinheimer, Bruce Coordinator of Psychological Services (Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX Weinheimer, Bruce Coordinator of Psychological Services (Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX Providing written testimony: Providing written testimony: On: On: Horton, Colleen Public Policy Director (Texas Center for Disability Studies), Austin, TX Horton, Colleen Public Policy Director (Texas Center for Disability Studies), Austin, TX
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April 7, 2009 - 9:00 AM FOR: Hayes, Aaryce Mental Health Policy Specialist (Self), Austin, TX Keyes, Marcus Direct Care Staff (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX Olive, Melissa Treatment Evaluation Manager (Center for Austin and Related Disorders), Austin, TX ON: Valentine, Tom Senior Policy Advisor (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Canfield, Irma Parent/Advocate (Community Now!/Texas Adults with Autism & Intellectual Disabilities), San Antonio, TX Dooley, Michelle Community Now! Board (Parent of Morgan Dooley), Fort Worth, TX Garrison-Tate, Jeff Senior Legislative Advocate (Community Now!), San Marcos, TX Leigh, Susan Retired Teacher (Retired Special Education Teachers), Beaumont, TX Mitchell, Beth Attorney (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Moyer, Martha Community Now! (Advocate/son with autism), Elmendorf, TX Salinas Valdez, Debby Advocate/parent of young adult with disabilities (Community Now/Texas Adults with Autism/Intellectual Disabilities), San Antonio, TX Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX Weiss, Moonyeen Volunteer (The Arc of Texas), Houston, TX On: Geredine, Denice Director of State Schools (Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX Weinheimer, Bruce Coordinator of Psychological Services (Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX Providing written testimony: On: Horton, Colleen Public Policy Director (Texas Center for Disability Studies), Austin, TX April 7, 2009 - 9:00 AM April 7, 2009 - 9:00 AM FOR: FOR: Hayes, Aaryce Mental Health Policy Specialist (Self), Austin, TX Hayes, Aaryce Mental Health Policy Specialist (Self), Austin, TX Keyes, Marcus Direct Care Staff (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX Keyes, Marcus Direct Care Staff (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX Olive, Melissa Treatment Evaluation Manager (Center for Austin and Related Disorders), Austin, TX Olive, Melissa Treatment Evaluation Manager (Center for Austin and Related Disorders), Austin, TX ON: ON: Valentine, Tom Senior Policy Advisor (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Valentine, Tom Senior Policy Advisor (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: Canfield, Irma Parent/Advocate (Community Now!/Texas Adults with Autism & Intellectual Disabilities), San Antonio, TX Canfield, Irma Parent/Advocate (Community Now!/Texas Adults with Autism & Intellectual Disabilities), San Antonio, TX Dooley, Michelle Community Now! Board (Parent of Morgan Dooley), Fort Worth, TX Dooley, Michelle Community Now! Board (Parent of Morgan Dooley), Fort Worth, TX Garrison-Tate, Jeff Senior Legislative Advocate (Community Now!), San Marcos, TX Garrison-Tate, Jeff Senior Legislative Advocate (Community Now!), San Marcos, TX Leigh, Susan Retired Teacher (Retired Special Education Teachers), Beaumont, TX Leigh, Susan Retired Teacher (Retired Special Education Teachers), Beaumont, TX Mitchell, Beth Attorney (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Mitchell, Beth Attorney (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Moyer, Martha Community Now! (Advocate/son with autism), Elmendorf, TX Moyer, Martha Community Now! (Advocate/son with autism), Elmendorf, TX Salinas Valdez, Debby Advocate/parent of young adult with disabilities (Community Now/Texas Adults with Autism/Intellectual Disabilities), San Antonio, TX Salinas Valdez, Debby Advocate/parent of young adult with disabilities (Community Now/Texas Adults with Autism/Intellectual Disabilities), San Antonio, TX Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX Weiss, Moonyeen Volunteer (The Arc of Texas), Houston, TX Weiss, Moonyeen Volunteer (The Arc of Texas), Houston, TX On: On: Geredine, Denice Director of State Schools (Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX Geredine, Denice Director of State Schools (Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX Weinheimer, Bruce Coordinator of Psychological Services (Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX Weinheimer, Bruce Coordinator of Psychological Services (Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX Providing written testimony: Providing written testimony: On: On: Horton, Colleen Public Policy Director (Texas Center for Disability Studies), Austin, TX Horton, Colleen Public Policy Director (Texas Center for Disability Studies), Austin, TX
April 7, 2009 - 9:00 AM April 7, 2009 - 9:00 AM
April 7, 2009 - 9:00 AM
FOR: FOR:
FOR:
Hayes, Aaryce Mental Health Policy Specialist (Self), Austin, TX Hayes, Aaryce Mental Health Policy Specialist (Self), Austin, TX
Hayes, Aaryce Mental Health Policy Specialist (Self), Austin, TX
Keyes, Marcus Direct Care Staff (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX Keyes, Marcus Direct Care Staff (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Keyes, Marcus Direct Care Staff (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Olive, Melissa Treatment Evaluation Manager (Center for Austin and Related Disorders), Austin, TX Olive, Melissa Treatment Evaluation Manager (Center for Austin and Related Disorders), Austin, TX
Olive, Melissa Treatment Evaluation Manager (Center for Austin and Related Disorders), Austin, TX
ON: ON:
ON:
Valentine, Tom Senior Policy Advisor (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Valentine, Tom Senior Policy Advisor (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
Valentine, Tom Senior Policy Advisor (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying:
Registering, but not testifying:
For: For:
For:
Canfield, Irma Parent/Advocate (Community Now!/Texas Adults with Autism & Intellectual Disabilities), San Antonio, TX Canfield, Irma Parent/Advocate (Community Now!/Texas Adults with Autism & Intellectual Disabilities), San Antonio, TX
Canfield, Irma Parent/Advocate (Community Now!/Texas Adults with Autism & Intellectual Disabilities), San Antonio, TX
Dooley, Michelle Community Now! Board (Parent of Morgan Dooley), Fort Worth, TX Dooley, Michelle Community Now! Board (Parent of Morgan Dooley), Fort Worth, TX
Dooley, Michelle Community Now! Board (Parent of Morgan Dooley), Fort Worth, TX
Garrison-Tate, Jeff Senior Legislative Advocate (Community Now!), San Marcos, TX Garrison-Tate, Jeff Senior Legislative Advocate (Community Now!), San Marcos, TX
Garrison-Tate, Jeff Senior Legislative Advocate (Community Now!), San Marcos, TX
Leigh, Susan Retired Teacher (Retired Special Education Teachers), Beaumont, TX Leigh, Susan Retired Teacher (Retired Special Education Teachers), Beaumont, TX
Leigh, Susan Retired Teacher (Retired Special Education Teachers), Beaumont, TX
Mitchell, Beth Attorney (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Mitchell, Beth Attorney (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX
Mitchell, Beth Attorney (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX
Moyer, Martha Community Now! (Advocate/son with autism), Elmendorf, TX Moyer, Martha Community Now! (Advocate/son with autism), Elmendorf, TX
Moyer, Martha Community Now! (Advocate/son with autism), Elmendorf, TX
Salinas Valdez, Debby Advocate/parent of young adult with disabilities (Community Now/Texas Adults with Autism/Intellectual Disabilities), San Antonio, TX Salinas Valdez, Debby Advocate/parent of young adult with disabilities (Community Now/Texas Adults with Autism/Intellectual Disabilities), San Antonio, TX
Salinas Valdez, Debby Advocate/parent of young adult with disabilities (Community Now/Texas Adults with Autism/Intellectual Disabilities), San Antonio, TX
Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX
Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX
Weiss, Moonyeen Volunteer (The Arc of Texas), Houston, TX Weiss, Moonyeen Volunteer (The Arc of Texas), Houston, TX
Weiss, Moonyeen Volunteer (The Arc of Texas), Houston, TX
On: On:
On:
Geredine, Denice Director of State Schools (Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX Geredine, Denice Director of State Schools (Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX
Geredine, Denice Director of State Schools (Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX
Weinheimer, Bruce Coordinator of Psychological Services (Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX Weinheimer, Bruce Coordinator of Psychological Services (Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX
Weinheimer, Bruce Coordinator of Psychological Services (Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony: Providing written testimony:
Providing written testimony:
On: On:
On:
Horton, Colleen Public Policy Director (Texas Center for Disability Studies), Austin, TX Horton, Colleen Public Policy Director (Texas Center for Disability Studies), Austin, TX
Horton, Colleen Public Policy Director (Texas Center for Disability Studies), Austin, TX
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SB 751Senate Committee Report SB 751 Senate Committee Report
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Health & Human Services Health & Human Services
Health & Human Services
April 7, 2009 - 9:00 AM FOR: Hayes, Aaryce Mental Health Policy Specialist (Self), Austin, TX Keyes, Marcus Direct Care Staff (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX Olive, Melissa Treatment Evaluation Manager (Center for Austin and Related Disorders), Austin, TX ON: Valentine, Tom Senior Policy Advisor (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: For: Canfield, Irma Parent/Advocate (Community Now!/Texas Adults with Autism & Intellectual Disabilities), San Antonio, TX Dooley, Michelle Community Now! Board (Parent of Morgan Dooley), Fort Worth, TX Garrison-Tate, Jeff Senior Legislative Advocate (Community Now!), San Marcos, TX Leigh, Susan Retired Teacher (Retired Special Education Teachers), Beaumont, TX Mitchell, Beth Attorney (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Moyer, Martha Community Now! (Advocate/son with autism), Elmendorf, TX Salinas Valdez, Debby Advocate/parent of young adult with disabilities (Community Now/Texas Adults with Autism/Intellectual Disabilities), San Antonio, TX Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX Weiss, Moonyeen Volunteer (The Arc of Texas), Houston, TX On: Geredine, Denice Director of State Schools (Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX Weinheimer, Bruce Coordinator of Psychological Services (Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX Providing written testimony: On: Horton, Colleen Public Policy Director (Texas Center for Disability Studies), Austin, TX April 7, 2009 - 9:00 AM April 7, 2009 - 9:00 AM FOR: FOR: Hayes, Aaryce Mental Health Policy Specialist (Self), Austin, TX Hayes, Aaryce Mental Health Policy Specialist (Self), Austin, TX Keyes, Marcus Direct Care Staff (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX Keyes, Marcus Direct Care Staff (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX Olive, Melissa Treatment Evaluation Manager (Center for Austin and Related Disorders), Austin, TX Olive, Melissa Treatment Evaluation Manager (Center for Austin and Related Disorders), Austin, TX ON: ON: Valentine, Tom Senior Policy Advisor (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Valentine, Tom Senior Policy Advisor (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying: For: For: Canfield, Irma Parent/Advocate (Community Now!/Texas Adults with Autism & Intellectual Disabilities), San Antonio, TX Canfield, Irma Parent/Advocate (Community Now!/Texas Adults with Autism & Intellectual Disabilities), San Antonio, TX Dooley, Michelle Community Now! Board (Parent of Morgan Dooley), Fort Worth, TX Dooley, Michelle Community Now! Board (Parent of Morgan Dooley), Fort Worth, TX Garrison-Tate, Jeff Senior Legislative Advocate (Community Now!), San Marcos, TX Garrison-Tate, Jeff Senior Legislative Advocate (Community Now!), San Marcos, TX Leigh, Susan Retired Teacher (Retired Special Education Teachers), Beaumont, TX Leigh, Susan Retired Teacher (Retired Special Education Teachers), Beaumont, TX Mitchell, Beth Attorney (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Mitchell, Beth Attorney (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Moyer, Martha Community Now! (Advocate/son with autism), Elmendorf, TX Moyer, Martha Community Now! (Advocate/son with autism), Elmendorf, TX Salinas Valdez, Debby Advocate/parent of young adult with disabilities (Community Now/Texas Adults with Autism/Intellectual Disabilities), San Antonio, TX Salinas Valdez, Debby Advocate/parent of young adult with disabilities (Community Now/Texas Adults with Autism/Intellectual Disabilities), San Antonio, TX Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX Weiss, Moonyeen Volunteer (The Arc of Texas), Houston, TX Weiss, Moonyeen Volunteer (The Arc of Texas), Houston, TX On: On: Geredine, Denice Director of State Schools (Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX Geredine, Denice Director of State Schools (Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX Weinheimer, Bruce Coordinator of Psychological Services (Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX Weinheimer, Bruce Coordinator of Psychological Services (Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX Providing written testimony: Providing written testimony: On: On: Horton, Colleen Public Policy Director (Texas Center for Disability Studies), Austin, TX Horton, Colleen Public Policy Director (Texas Center for Disability Studies), Austin, TX
April 7, 2009 - 9:00 AM April 7, 2009 - 9:00 AM
April 7, 2009 - 9:00 AM
FOR: FOR:
FOR:
Hayes, Aaryce Mental Health Policy Specialist (Self), Austin, TX Hayes, Aaryce Mental Health Policy Specialist (Self), Austin, TX
Hayes, Aaryce Mental Health Policy Specialist (Self), Austin, TX
Keyes, Marcus Direct Care Staff (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX Keyes, Marcus Direct Care Staff (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Keyes, Marcus Direct Care Staff (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Olive, Melissa Treatment Evaluation Manager (Center for Austin and Related Disorders), Austin, TX Olive, Melissa Treatment Evaluation Manager (Center for Austin and Related Disorders), Austin, TX
Olive, Melissa Treatment Evaluation Manager (Center for Austin and Related Disorders), Austin, TX
ON: ON:
ON:
Valentine, Tom Senior Policy Advisor (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Valentine, Tom Senior Policy Advisor (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
Valentine, Tom Senior Policy Advisor (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying:
Registering, but not testifying:
For: For:
For:
Canfield, Irma Parent/Advocate (Community Now!/Texas Adults with Autism & Intellectual Disabilities), San Antonio, TX Canfield, Irma Parent/Advocate (Community Now!/Texas Adults with Autism & Intellectual Disabilities), San Antonio, TX
Canfield, Irma Parent/Advocate (Community Now!/Texas Adults with Autism & Intellectual Disabilities), San Antonio, TX
Dooley, Michelle Community Now! Board (Parent of Morgan Dooley), Fort Worth, TX Dooley, Michelle Community Now! Board (Parent of Morgan Dooley), Fort Worth, TX
Dooley, Michelle Community Now! Board (Parent of Morgan Dooley), Fort Worth, TX
Garrison-Tate, Jeff Senior Legislative Advocate (Community Now!), San Marcos, TX Garrison-Tate, Jeff Senior Legislative Advocate (Community Now!), San Marcos, TX
Garrison-Tate, Jeff Senior Legislative Advocate (Community Now!), San Marcos, TX
Leigh, Susan Retired Teacher (Retired Special Education Teachers), Beaumont, TX Leigh, Susan Retired Teacher (Retired Special Education Teachers), Beaumont, TX
Leigh, Susan Retired Teacher (Retired Special Education Teachers), Beaumont, TX
Mitchell, Beth Attorney (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Mitchell, Beth Attorney (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX
Mitchell, Beth Attorney (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX
Moyer, Martha Community Now! (Advocate/son with autism), Elmendorf, TX Moyer, Martha Community Now! (Advocate/son with autism), Elmendorf, TX
Moyer, Martha Community Now! (Advocate/son with autism), Elmendorf, TX
Salinas Valdez, Debby Advocate/parent of young adult with disabilities (Community Now/Texas Adults with Autism/Intellectual Disabilities), San Antonio, TX Salinas Valdez, Debby Advocate/parent of young adult with disabilities (Community Now/Texas Adults with Autism/Intellectual Disabilities), San Antonio, TX
Salinas Valdez, Debby Advocate/parent of young adult with disabilities (Community Now/Texas Adults with Autism/Intellectual Disabilities), San Antonio, TX
Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX
Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX
Weiss, Moonyeen Volunteer (The Arc of Texas), Houston, TX Weiss, Moonyeen Volunteer (The Arc of Texas), Houston, TX
Weiss, Moonyeen Volunteer (The Arc of Texas), Houston, TX
On: On:
On:
Geredine, Denice Director of State Schools (Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX Geredine, Denice Director of State Schools (Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX
Geredine, Denice Director of State Schools (Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX
Weinheimer, Bruce Coordinator of Psychological Services (Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX Weinheimer, Bruce Coordinator of Psychological Services (Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX
Weinheimer, Bruce Coordinator of Psychological Services (Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony: Providing written testimony:
Providing written testimony:
On: On:
On:
Horton, Colleen Public Policy Director (Texas Center for Disability Studies), Austin, TX Horton, Colleen Public Policy Director (Texas Center for Disability Studies), Austin, TX
Horton, Colleen Public Policy Director (Texas Center for Disability Studies), Austin, TX
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SB 751
Senate Committee Report
Health & Human Services
April 7, 2009 - 9:00 AM April 7, 2009 - 9:00 AM
April 7, 2009 - 9:00 AM
FOR: FOR:
FOR:
Hayes, Aaryce Mental Health Policy Specialist (Self), Austin, TX Hayes, Aaryce Mental Health Policy Specialist (Self), Austin, TX
Hayes, Aaryce Mental Health Policy Specialist (Self), Austin, TX
Keyes, Marcus Direct Care Staff (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX Keyes, Marcus Direct Care Staff (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Keyes, Marcus Direct Care Staff (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Olive, Melissa Treatment Evaluation Manager (Center for Austin and Related Disorders), Austin, TX Olive, Melissa Treatment Evaluation Manager (Center for Austin and Related Disorders), Austin, TX
Olive, Melissa Treatment Evaluation Manager (Center for Austin and Related Disorders), Austin, TX
ON: ON:
ON:
Valentine, Tom Senior Policy Advisor (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX Valentine, Tom Senior Policy Advisor (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
Valentine, Tom Senior Policy Advisor (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying: Registering, but not testifying:
Registering, but not testifying:
For: For:
For:
Canfield, Irma Parent/Advocate (Community Now!/Texas Adults with Autism & Intellectual Disabilities), San Antonio, TX Canfield, Irma Parent/Advocate (Community Now!/Texas Adults with Autism & Intellectual Disabilities), San Antonio, TX
Canfield, Irma Parent/Advocate (Community Now!/Texas Adults with Autism & Intellectual Disabilities), San Antonio, TX
Dooley, Michelle Community Now! Board (Parent of Morgan Dooley), Fort Worth, TX Dooley, Michelle Community Now! Board (Parent of Morgan Dooley), Fort Worth, TX
Dooley, Michelle Community Now! Board (Parent of Morgan Dooley), Fort Worth, TX
Garrison-Tate, Jeff Senior Legislative Advocate (Community Now!), San Marcos, TX Garrison-Tate, Jeff Senior Legislative Advocate (Community Now!), San Marcos, TX
Garrison-Tate, Jeff Senior Legislative Advocate (Community Now!), San Marcos, TX
Leigh, Susan Retired Teacher (Retired Special Education Teachers), Beaumont, TX Leigh, Susan Retired Teacher (Retired Special Education Teachers), Beaumont, TX
Leigh, Susan Retired Teacher (Retired Special Education Teachers), Beaumont, TX
Mitchell, Beth Attorney (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX Mitchell, Beth Attorney (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX
Mitchell, Beth Attorney (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX
Moyer, Martha Community Now! (Advocate/son with autism), Elmendorf, TX Moyer, Martha Community Now! (Advocate/son with autism), Elmendorf, TX
Moyer, Martha Community Now! (Advocate/son with autism), Elmendorf, TX
Salinas Valdez, Debby Advocate/parent of young adult with disabilities (Community Now/Texas Adults with Autism/Intellectual Disabilities), San Antonio, TX Salinas Valdez, Debby Advocate/parent of young adult with disabilities (Community Now/Texas Adults with Autism/Intellectual Disabilities), San Antonio, TX
Salinas Valdez, Debby Advocate/parent of young adult with disabilities (Community Now/Texas Adults with Autism/Intellectual Disabilities), San Antonio, TX
Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX
Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX
Weiss, Moonyeen Volunteer (The Arc of Texas), Houston, TX Weiss, Moonyeen Volunteer (The Arc of Texas), Houston, TX
Weiss, Moonyeen Volunteer (The Arc of Texas), Houston, TX
On: On:
On:
Geredine, Denice Director of State Schools (Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX Geredine, Denice Director of State Schools (Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX
Geredine, Denice Director of State Schools (Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX
Weinheimer, Bruce Coordinator of Psychological Services (Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX Weinheimer, Bruce Coordinator of Psychological Services (Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX
Weinheimer, Bruce Coordinator of Psychological Services (Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony: Providing written testimony:
Providing written testimony:
On: On:
On:
Horton, Colleen Public Policy Director (Texas Center for Disability Studies), Austin, TX Horton, Colleen Public Policy Director (Texas Center for Disability Studies), Austin, TX
Horton, Colleen Public Policy Director (Texas Center for Disability Studies), Austin, TX
April 7, 2009 - 9:00 AM
FOR:
Hayes, Aaryce Mental Health Policy Specialist (Self), Austin, TX
Keyes, Marcus Direct Care Staff (also providing written testimony) (Self), Austin, TX
Olive, Melissa Treatment Evaluation Manager (Center for Austin and Related Disorders), Austin, TX
ON:
Valentine, Tom Senior Policy Advisor (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
For:
Canfield, Irma Parent/Advocate (Community Now!/Texas Adults with Autism & Intellectual Disabilities), San Antonio, TX
Dooley, Michelle Community Now! Board (Parent of Morgan Dooley), Fort Worth, TX
Garrison-Tate, Jeff Senior Legislative Advocate (Community Now!), San Marcos, TX
Leigh, Susan Retired Teacher (Retired Special Education Teachers), Beaumont, TX
Mitchell, Beth Attorney (Advocacy Incorporated), Austin, TX
Moyer, Martha Community Now! (Advocate/son with autism), Elmendorf, TX
Salinas Valdez, Debby Advocate/parent of young adult with disabilities (Community Now/Texas Adults with Autism/Intellectual Disabilities), San Antonio, TX
Spiller, Lee Director of Investigations (Citizens Commission on Human Rights), Austin, TX
Weiss, Moonyeen Volunteer (The Arc of Texas), Houston, TX
On:
Geredine, Denice Director of State Schools (Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX
Weinheimer, Bruce Coordinator of Psychological Services (Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
On:
Horton, Colleen Public Policy Director (Texas Center for Disability Studies), Austin, TX