Save Our Choice: Protect Self-Directed Supports in Missouri

I am a care giver for my brothers and this directly effects me. Im appalled at the amount of cuts they are proposing.

For Patti, Taylor and all the other families

I support all the individuals. They deserve the rights to live where are they are happy and taken care of.

I have a level 3 Autistic son.

As a nurse, I urge for this program to continue its funding. These are much needed services, and should be considered as an essential.

On behalf of friends who need self directed supports.

We absolutely care for thus family and support her 100%

Please do not allow this to pass , families are going to be impacted with finances they are not able to pay out of pocket. Working and paying bills is hard enough on families, adding this into their lives when they have a disabled family member to care for is not compassionate. As a bedside nurse seeing families manipulated by a broken system is heart breaking.

these services are TOO important for our community!!

I’m signing this petition because I wholeheartedly agree with everything in it.

my family needs these services !! my brother needs his family

Subject: Continued Concerns Regarding Proposed Budget Cuts Dear Representatives and senators, I hope this message finds you well. Following up on my previous correspondence, I want to reiterate the urgent need to retain and fairly compensate the personal assistants who are vital to our special needs community. These pay cuts threaten not only the quality of care but also the stability and retention of these dedicated caregivers. It’s also important to note that these budget cuts are directly linked to the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill.” At the time of its passage, both President Trump and Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy assured us that the special needs community would not be adversely affected. Unfortunately, we are now witnessing that these cuts are indeed having a direct and harmful impact on our community. As a Republican and as part of a community that includes many Republican constituents with special needs children, we want to emphasize that our voices and concerns matter. We are your constituents, and as we approach this election year, it’s crucial to remember that our support and votes depend on how these issues are addressed. Thank you once again for your attention to these important matters. Sincerely, Brian Wright

I have a son on the spectrum that needs SDS and he will not be able to get them if we do not have the funding for it.

Absolutely behind this. They also need to reword who can be an employee. Some are caregivers/and parents in the home with the individuals receiving services. With the way it's worded now so many loved ones will lose income that helps them be able to take care of the individual.

help for Andrew et al

Hi my name is Rina I have cerebral palsy. I have been working over a year to get services of any nature. I do not believe in abusing the system and will go out of my way to do so.. But we do need help getting basic services like rides help cleaning our homes help affording healthy food so we can be healthy people

We need our services Please don't cut them

Please keep the money as it is with healthcare.

I care about Patti and her girls and other families that are in need.

adults with special needs deserve the care they want. they dont deserve to be thrown to the wayside because of their needs. they deserve tp be at home and comfortable where they want to be.