California Legislators We the undersigned are in opposition to the ...

California Legislators
We the undersigned are in opposition to the proposed changes in eligibility requirements for the
California Children's Services Medical Therapy program, section 123870 of the Health and
Safety Code.
The propostion to align income eligibility requirements for Medical Therapy Program with the
broader California Children's Services (CCS) Program will remove services from children who
desperately need them. Under the proposed eligibility standards, families with annual income
more than $40,000 or with annual CCS related medical expenses less than 20% of their annual
income would no longer be eligible for services. This means that a family with two working
parents, even those who only make minimum wage, will no longer be eligible for services.
The families who are fortunate enough to have health insurance will still be responsible for the
costs of therapy which range from $200-$600 per month and many have a cap on the number
of visit to the therapist. Those without insurance will likely have to discontinue therapy services
for their child.
Without therapy services many of these children will have physical disabilities for the rest of
their life.
Please look for other ways to save money. Taking necessary services from our children will
only hurts us all in the long run.
Thank you for taking the time to read this letter. We hope that you continue to provide the
services to our special children so they can grow up and live happy healthy lives.
Name From Comments
1. Sarah Garcia Soulsbyville, CA My daughter gets therapy through this program and we
can't imagine our life without it.
2. Catalina Fries Los Altos, CA
3. May Howie Renfrewshire,scotland,
United Kingdom
4. Trinka Martin Sonora, CA My daughter receives CCS services and I couldn't imagine
where she'd be without it.
5. Kristina
Osmolovska
Tokyo, Japan
6. Audrey Johnson Azusa, CA
7. Duane Baker Powell, OH
8. Jason Schmidt Kansas City, MO
9. Evelyn Mero Cheboygan, MI
10. Jeri Wagner Sonora, CA
11. bharathi Amma Sklm, India
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Name From Comments
12. Carolyn Sheetz Odon, IN
13. Ronda Curtis Lagrange, GA
14. Michael Kirkby Toronto, Canada
15. Vicky Pitchford Toronto, Canada
16. Richard Hollister Tucson, AZ
17. Glenn Byrnes Sylmar, CA
18. Sue Harrington Piedmont, CA
19. Derick F. North Vancouver,
Canada
20. Joshua Neace Newport, KY
21. Stephen Nicklay Moorhead, MN
22. Jennie Hanson Soulsbyville, CA My daughter has CP and losing her therapy will impact her
quality of life. We cannot afford another medical bill which
is what will happen if we lose her services.
23. Angela Tokos Yuba City, CA
24. Brent Marquardt Sonora, CA Have a child with Spina Bifida
25. Pamela Lennon Centennial, CO
26. Angela Sacheli Soulsbyville, CA
27. janet davis Rocklin, CA Because without CCS I wouldn't be able to afford to help
my son look normal..He has cleft lip and cleft palate that
CCS has helped with
28. Shelley Pluim Red bluff, CA In support of Marquardt family and little great nephew
Max!!!
29. Cathy Chesser Houston, TX
30. Susan Anderson Ukiah, CA
31. Leslie Hall Salinas, CA My nephew was dx with CP at 5 mos old.
32. sandra modl Chippewa Falls, WI
33. Edith Winningham Twain Harte, CA I've known 2 little boys with Cerebral Palsy that have
benefitted by various therapies.
34. Deb Kobres North Fort Myers, FL
35. gia borgia Wantagh, NY
36. Britany Jo Maple Ridge, Canada
37. hetty booth sonora, CA my niece Ruby, my best friends daughter Laila and
countless other families need Physical and Occupational
therapy weekly due to CP and Down Syndrom, cutting the
funding would make it impossible for those families to
continue to care and help their children continue to
succeed in life! Don't let these programs slip through the
cracks!
38. Chum R Maple Ridge, Canada
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Name From Comments
39. Irina Meldere Riga, Latvia
40. Valerie Martin Soulsbyville, CA Granddaughter receives invaluable care through CCS.
41. Ellen Mccabe Seattle, WA
42. Milena K Serbia, Serbia And
Montenegro
43. Lauramarie
Whitaker
nottinghamshire,
United Kingdom
44. Sally Anne March Hounslow, United
Kingdom
45. Magdalena
Jureko
Bydgoszcz, Poland
46. Evan Roman San Diego, CA
47. Ben Oscarsito My Hometown,
Sweden
48. Bill Knapp Lititz, PA
49. Dragan Dan Constanta,mihail
Kogalniceanu,
Romania
50. Brenda Towers Durham, United
Kingdom
51. Bettina Lorenz Rhede, Germany
52. Nils Lunde Eidsvoll, Norway
53. Tom Borst Leiderdorp,
Netherlands
54. Christine Pinehill Logan, Australia
55. Haley Russo Twain Harte, CA
56. drena bowen North Ogden, UT
57. Megan Keller Soulsbyville, CA My daughter is 5 yrs old and disabled. She see's a CCS
OT and PT twice a week. Without them my daughter would
not be walking around, feeding herself and starting to
dress herself. Passing this bill would cut my daughters
functional future in half if not more. Incurance is expected
to cover OT and PT, but seriously how is that realistick. I
am honestly enraged that special needs kids are getting
such a blow. Not Fair.
58. Deborah Kirkle Twain Harte, CA I have watched friends go through so much and to cut
these services is so unfair.
59. Megan Larson Sacramento, CA My daughter had a stroke in utero and has been
diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. I believe that every child
deserves a chance at having a successful life. Our children
are the future...if we don't help them, who will?
60. Hilda Robles Monrovi, CA My son has CP, and gets services thru CCS this will ffect
his therapy
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Name From Comments
61. Carolyn Silacci Salinas, CA
62. Mike M san diego, CA I have a 2 year old with cerebral palsy. Without these
services he would suffer and ultimately be a less
productive member of society. With all the money the
government wastes this is not a reasonable area to cut.
63. Stephanie
Zuccaro
Martinez, CA My daughter has Cerebral Palsy and needs these
therapies. Without this program, we would not be ablt to
afford the physical and occupational therapies she needs.
64. Hazel Pluim Red Bluff, CA Grandson w/spinalbifida
65. mary whitehead tuolumne, CA A very dear friend has a daughter suffering with serious
health issues. She will battle this her entire life and will
have physical limitations that will require ongoing care and
special services.
66. Molissa Murad San Diego, CA This would really affect a lot of people, including my 2 year
old son who has a form of Cerebral Palsy called
Hemiparesis. We really need these services. This is not
the place to make budget cuts (on the less fortunate).
67. Amanda
Willingham
Vista, CA
68. Benita Kehle Oceanside, CA
69. colleen keller concord, CA
70. Sue Burton vallejo, CA I have friends with special needs children and without
these services these children won't get the services they
need to become the accomplished students and productive
adults they can be.
71. Melanie Hirth LaguNa niguel, CA
72. Margaret Bingley Vallejo, CA A friend's daughter has Cerebral Palsy and needs her
therapy for her development.
73. cheryl Engel Vallejo, CA
74. Lottie Drake San Jose, CA Without CCS my daughter who has right hemiplegic
cerebral palsy would be without the OT and PT that she
needs to be the best that she can be. No cuts to CCS!!!
75. Amanda Rogers Massena, NY
76. Sue Medrano Benicia, CA This is unconscionable as well as shortsighted. Where are
our priorities? This is important to me because I believe no
child with developmental disabilities should be denied care
simply because parents are underinsured or uninsured and
don't make enough to cover the huge medical expenses.
77. Mary Bischoff Indianapolis, IN
78. Khayrayyah Day Orono, ME
79. Susie Reese DP, CA My sweet friend who really needs this MTP program for her
loving little boy with a disablity.
80. Annie Watt San Diego, CA
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Name From Comments
81. Sarah Schiller Berkeley, CA
82. Michelle Smith
Fuks
El Cajon, CA My son has cerebral palsy due to multiple in utero strokes.
My husband and I work full-time to maintain medical
coverage and support our family. My son goes to MTU
twice a week. This change would disqualify my son for
services. Our private insurance would provide a handful of
therapy appointments a year - nowhere near the 104
sessions a year he has through the MTU. Without the
MTU, his condition would worsen, preventing him from
having any mobility and requiring on-going surgeries to
alleviate pain. CCS MTU services are a necessity for ALL
children with qualifying conditions regardless of financial
status.
83. Bobby Semsen Sonora, CA My daughter depends on therapy to survive. We would not
qualify if there was a income restriction. And we cannot
afford to pay for the amount of therapy needed.
84. Julie Stephenson Estero, FL
85. Dawn Nguyen San Diego, CA These services are critical for capitalizing on the
effectiveness of early intervention. Many parents who
utilize CCS services would have no other way to receive
these aprticular services without CCS -- including my
family. CCS MTU is the reason why our daughter can walk.
Aside from the obvious social reasons why we should take
care of children with disabilities -- early intervention means
better long term outcomes which means fewer strains on
our healthcare and social services in the long run.
86. Cathy Wookey San Diego, CA My 2 1/2 year old niece, Sierra, has cerebral palsy. A
budget cut would mean that Sierra may not be able to get
the help she so desperately needs at this young, formative
age, with the occupational and physical therapy programs
that are helping her learn to move the right side of her
body.
87. Aglae Shaw Mill Valley, CA Friend
88. Elizabeth Febonio Tracy, CA
89. Gail Susan
Gordon
90. michelle wookey San Diego, CA
91. clifford Karr Vallejo, CA
92. Jamie Graham Waco, TX
San Pablo, CA Support children so they can develop to their fullest
potential!
93. Janis Roque Tracy, CA I have a handicap child
94. Maya Juhl Elk Grove, CA
95. glaud kuyikendall Castro Valley, CA
96. Sly Yeates Millville, UT This would affect the care of my cousin's baby.
97. Jessica Brouns Tuolumne, CA I'm an educator and we need to hold onto all programs that
benefit children!
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Name From Comments
98. Sam Murad Laguna woods, CA
99. Julie Schiller Corte Madera, CA Because children matter to me.
100. Sarah Dell'Aquila Moraga, CA
101. allison buck Concord, CA
102. Linda Reid American Canyon,
CA
103. Bill Page Ladera Ranch, CA
We say that we are a Christian country when are we going
to put our money where our mouth is!
104. Keith Brown Berkeley, CA We can pay now to help these children become self-caring,
or we can pay later to support them the rest of their lives.
105. Ashley Craig Sonora, CA
106. wesley eaton Tuolumne, CA
107. Elizabeth
O'Halloran
Kettering, United
Kingdom
108. William Blaine Laguna Woods, CA Children need these services!!
109. Larry Leach Laguna Woods, CA
110. Lorraine
Tagliaferri
Laguna Woods, CA
111. Stacey Goldstein Walnut Creek, CA If this program is cut, my friend's daughter will not be able
to receive her occupational and physical therapy. And, they
will not be able to afford this therapy for her. This therapy
is key to her growth and development.
112. Melissa Nolan Lafayette, CA
113. Cindy Jordan Martinez, CA
114. Jyl
Gershen-Lewis
Vallejo, CA
115. Bruce Carloye Seattle, WA
116. Rosie Homes Danville, CA
117. Ed Laurson Denver, CO
118. Aleksey Kiselev Moscow, Russian
Federation
119. Hashim Khidir Laguna Wods, CA
120. Jason Garcia soulsbyville, CA My daughter has benefited from these therapy services.
She also has built strong bonds with her therapists and we
would be devistated to lose them and our current services.
121. Jennifer Shimer Columbia, CA Luna, and other children in her shoes
122. Chanel Benites Sonora, CA
123. Abigail Oliva Sonora, CA
124. Bret Belshe Valley Springs, CA
125. Corrina Lindblom Sonora, CA
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Name From Comments
126. becky siewell Sacramento, CA This us important to me because a child should never have
to suffer because of what their parents make.
127. Ruby Burks Truckee, CA
128. Rose
NoFWDSPLZ
Victoria, Australia
129. Celeste Neumann Vallejo, CA
130. Brittney Nguyen San Diego, CA
131. Undral Batsukh Redlands, CA
132. Caleb Kruse Stanford, CA
133. Elizabeth Pendley Cave Junction, OR
134. Jennifer Neefe Concord, CA The thought of cutting something like this
is..."Unthinkable!"
135. Lizzy Rodgers Concord, CA
136. Letha McLaurin Jamestown, CA
137. Jenna Murad Haleiwa, HI
138. Canserina Kurnia Redlands, CA this program helped my friend's baby
139. Megan Sinnott Perrysburg, OH
140. Bill C Kempten, Germany
141. Hoa Nguyen San Diego, CA
142. Matthew Ungerer Redlands, CA CCS. PT, OT
143. Christine Ungerer Syracuse, NY My grandaughter suffered a stroke at birth and was
diagnosed with cerebral palsy.She is currently receiving
services through the Medical Therapy Program, both PT
and OT. Through no fault of her own, she is facing an
uphill battle for her life; denying her the services provided
by the Medical Therapy Program would only compound the
injury she has already endured.
144. Kristine Berndt Brentwood, CA
145. Ronald A Ungerer Syracuse, NY We have a grandaughter living in Redlads, CA who had a
stroke at birth (February 8, 2011) who has special needs.
She has weakness in her right arm, leg and the doctors are
not sure that she has sight. She is a year old and cannot
walk or sit up on her own.
146. April Leininger Vallejo, CA
147. Sam Ward Centreville, MD
148. Nicole Gorman San Mateo, CA
149. Katie Rodgers Concord, CA
150. sirous modiri S.J.C, CA
151. Alan Haggard San Diego, CA
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Name From Comments
152. Amber Schmuker Pottstown, PW Raising a disabled child is EXTREMELY expensive. I
should know, my son has triplegic cerebral palsy from 2
strokes prior to birth. I can not imagine why a government
would penalize parents for working hard to build a better
life for their special child by taking away their funding for
therapies. Doing so would leave them in poverty. What
would be gained by that?
153. Crystal Orr West Chester, PA
154. Josie Gerber Vallejo, CA It impacts our friends daughter
155. Ernestine
Ledbetter
156. Margriet
Myngheer
Soulsbyville, CA Our family has a child that has been benefiting from The
MTP treatments she has been receiving, due to a stroke
she had before birth. We have close friends who's
daughters have made amazing strides since they have
been participating in the program. It is a vital for these
children, and all other children with special needs, be able
to continue receiving the therapy that has made it possible
for children with special needs to be able to enjoy some of
the things that "normal" children enjoy. Please do not
eliminate these very needed services, without it, most
children will not be able to continue with their treatments.
Nieuwerkerken, Aalst,
Belgium
157. melissa cook vallejo, CA
158. Lisette McEwen Orinda, CA I am a physical therapist and believe strongly in this
program for all of our children.
159. Tina Ward Lafayette, CA
160. Amy Scott-Slovick Martinez, CA
161. Barbara Murad Glendora, CA
162. Sheila Riche Oakley, CA My son had a stroke in-utero and received these very
important medical therapies, that if cut, would have
jeopardized his recovery.
163. Donovan Welch Sacramento, CA
164. Lynell Frappier Walnut Creek, CA
165. ralph bowen vallejo, CA
166. Tina Crockett Sunnyvale, CA
167. Suhaila Khan Walnut Creek, CA Keeping the Children's Services Medical Therapy Program
is very important to me because I know several families
(friends and colleagues) whose children will suffer without
this program.
168. derek reid Forestville, CA BECAUSE CHILDREN ARE OUR
FUTURE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
169. candice young Discovery Bay, CA
170. Deborah Henline McCloud, CA
171. Laurie Frieders Pleasant hill, CA
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Name From Comments
172. Zeena Hirmez El Cajon, CA
173. Daniel Murad Mission Viejo, CA
174. Aziel Ferguson Alpharetta, GA Because even families with more "income" may still need
just as much support for their children.
175. Tami Zachary Walnut Creek, CA Our friend's daughter, Sierra, has cerebral palsy because
she suffered a stroke in-utero. If this program is cut, she
will not be able to receive her occupational and physical
therapy. We will not be able to afford this therapy for her.
This therapy is key to her growth and development.
176. Connie Garcia Soulsbyville, CA My grand daughter had a stroke and used these services.
She has come a long way but still will need help. How will
she learn new ways of coping with her handicap with out
these therapy sessions? Very much needed!!
177. Beata Serafini Tiburon, CA
178. Liliana Peliks SF, CA
179. grace youngblood Tiburon, CA My friend depends on this service for her son to have the
therapy he needs because he had a stroke at birth that
made his mobile skills limited. It has helped him so much
and she just wants him to be able to walk and play with his
older sister and have a normal life.
180. samira fakhoury canyon lake, CA This issue is important to me because children are my
priority and i care for them.
181. heather mcdonald san francisco, CA
182. Pam Boland Grovetown, GA
183. Leslie Poe Antioch, CA
184. Jessica Serafini san anselmo, CA it effects my nephew!
185. Tania Reinhard Mill Valley, CA
186. Jim Cochran Davenport, CA
187. Katherin Balles Bremerton, WA
188. laura zanoli Clusone,bergamo,
Italy
189. Julie Michaud San Rafael, CA
190. Beth Yeap Vallejo, CA
191. Susannah
Dameron
San Rafael, CA
192. jon laney new port richey, FL children need the best of care and anyone that is
handicapped buget cuts should never even be brought up
at all for people that will always need medical help shame
on the goverment
193. zillah Carroll London, United
Kingdom
194. Christine Martino Warren, MA
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Name From Comments
195. Melanie Parker American Canyon,
CA
196. Robin Kakade Sunnyvale, CA
197. Georgina Van
Horn
Los Gatos, CA Because my little, darling cousin has cerebal palsy and
needs this important therapy!
198. Bonnie Leonard Kettering, OH This directly affects my friends family member.
199. Diane Tom Sunnyvale, CA
200. Austin Vaile Oakland, CA my son and so many others rely upon these important
services. please don't cut them.
201. Kathleen Murphy San Francisco, CA
202. Elizabeth Aquino Los Angeles, CA Why must we balance the budget on the backs of disabled
children?
203. Kim Brelje Fremont, CA As a teacher who works with children with special needs,
therapy is so important for these children to reach their
highest level of development and potential.
204. Vanessa Moore Kouts, IN
205. Jerry Wright Sunnyvale, CA We should not balance the budget by taking necessary
services from children.
206. Brandi Wecks Newark, CA My daughter currently receives PT and OT from the
wonderful therapists at the Glankler MTU in Fremont. She
was diagnosed with a brain tumor at 2 months old, had 9
surgeries and 12 months of chemotherapy, leaving her
with sever delays. She has made amazing progress with
her CCS therapists. SHe needs full-time care from a
parent, so only one of us can work. Therefore, our income
is just barely above the limit, which means we are currently
losing ALL her services, including SSI, CCS, Food Stamps,
WIC, and Medi-Cal, which we qualified for before my
husband got a second job. We still have extensive costs
involved with her care, even with private insurance.
Without these support services, we cannot afford our living
expenses and rely heavily on family support. Having a
child with a disability should NOT be treated as a
punishment, nor should having a job and working. Children
who have these conditions need these services, and
families who are raising special needs children need help.
PLEASE support the MTP for my daughter and the
thousands like her who desperately need these services.
207. ann martha san francisco, CA
208. Ellen DeVine Los Angeles, CA
209. Erika Konya Dana Point, CA My daughter receives her therapies through California
Children's Services and losing this program would be
devastating for her and for our family.
210. Kathleen Fergus San Francisco, CA Work with children and their families in newborn screening.
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Name From Comments
211. Vincent Leddy San Francisco, CA All children with special needs deserve the care to make
them thrive.
212. Caira Setson Ecouen, France A dear friend relies on California Children's Services for
her daughter.
213. Pam Konya Toalmas, Hungary These special needs children have to have therapy to
improve their lives, and the lives of their parents. What is
more important than our children whatever their needs are
and what kind of society are we if we turn our backs on
those who are weak, and helpless.
214. Barbara Gorman Acworth, GA Dear friends of mine have a special needs child that needs
this service.
215. andrea temich greensboro, NC
216. Crystal Case Turlock, CA I have a severely handicapped daughter who needs these
services--and there are many more like her. Wasn't this
country founded on Christian values?
217. Anouska
Meszaros
Nagykata, Hungary
218. Tamara Szogedi Paw Paw, MI Our friends would be devastated by these cuts!
219. Sandy McGinnis Oakdale, CA
220. John Leslie Los Angeles, CA I'm a teacher.
221. Jeneva Stone Bethesda, MD I live in Maryland and care for a special needs child. Our
services are also inadequate and I can't imagine them
being cut.
222. Petra Kiienzle Backnang, Germany Because I have a friend who would be affected.
223. Krisztina Hegyi Cambridge, United
Kingdom
224. Lotti Ellis Sedgley, United
Kingdom
I'm supporting one of the sweetest girls who brings so
much joy to my life and needs the help of this service.
I have a disabled child, who became disabled because of
negligence at birth. I know people in California, who
struggle with similar issues as we do as we face the daily
task of caring for a disabled child. Why should children be
punished by budget cuts? Why not spend less money on
other issues, less important ones?
225. Janet Green Babb San Francisco, CA CCS provides excellent therapy helping children everyday
to have opportunities for reaching their optimal potential
and independence.
226. Eniko Palosi aloha, OR Because I have a friend who has a disabled child
227. Heather Needham Camarillo, CA Because our children and their fiercely fight backs, should
not be used to balance this states budget. Appalling.
228. Christina Barron Rancho Cucamonga,
CA
229. Tekla Scheer Kibaek, Denmark
230. Jennifer Martin Ashland, OH I'm signing this for my friend, who has a child who greatly
benefits from these services and needs them.
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Name From Comments
231. Zsofia Pillar Százhalombatta,
Hungary
232. Teri Marzano Newark, CA May granddaughter receives these benefits. She was
diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor at 2-months old.
She has survived 2 twelve-hours surgeries to remove the
tumor, a whole year of chemotherapy, 7 various other
surgeries, and is in desperate need of the services that
CCS provides to make sure she continues to thrive and
gain back all she has lost the cancer she was born with.
Please do not deny her the opportunity to develop into her
full potential!
233. Laszlo Pasztas Loxahatchee, FL Someone I know heavily relies on the help of this program.
234. Kelli Cullinan San Francisco, CA These kids need people to support their services and to
stand up and fight for them....stop with the income eligibility
and give it to the kids and families that need it!!
235. Whitney Teders Branson, MO My dear friends have a baby girl with Angelman's
syndrome and she is frequently hospitalized to keep her
alive. She is cared for by MTP. Please don't cut services to
children. Their lives are just beginning. Give them a
chance to develop.
236. julie trevis pasadena, CA
237. Joe Medina Brisbane, CA Services such as these, that are most in need, are always
the first to be cut. What about pension reform, tax relief or
how about illegal immigration services that are costing this
state billions. It's just not fair that the most vulnerable have
to suffer.
238. barbara buehler laguna niguel, CA
239. Margie Arce San Francisco, CA
240. Debbie Seguy camarillo, CA
241. Yvonne ADR Fremont, CA disabled child
242. maureen kiely south san francisco,
CA
243. Linda Barnes San Francisco, CA
244. nadine ginzberg san Francisco, CA I am a special education teacher that sees how important
these services are for changing the lives of these children!
245. Aine Gavney San Francisco, CA
246. Anthony Pratt Palo Alto, CA
247. Chris Weisgram Sacramento, CA
248. michael kiely so sf, CA
249. Darcy Healey Laguna Niguel, CA
250. Karen Smith Lakewood, CO I was a foster mother for handicapped babies fo 15 years
and an adoptive mother of three handicapped children who
are now adults. Without the therapy and special services of
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Name From Comments
250. Karen Smith Lakewood, CO (continued from previous page)
these children many of the children my husband and I
cared for wouldn't have been adopted and the three that
we did adopt would have a much harder time in life. Now
they are happy, active members of society.
251. Victoria Everich San Diego, CA
252. Teresa Jurado Half Moon Bay, CA I have a son with CP. We would have been lost with out
our CCS services. They guided our way throught the maze
of equpment and doctors. They taught me how to work
with him at home and to manage the many issues that
presented themselves daily.
253. Jessica Fox San carlos, CA
254. Kylie Hall San Mateo, CA These are children who need our help. Cutting services for
children who need them is the WORST way to save
money. As a teacher and a parent, this disgusts me on
many levels. STOP cutting from our schools!
255. Cat Hong San Francisco, CA
256. Voula Schwartz Dublin, CA I have a special needs child.
257. Andra Cojoc Bucharest, Romania
258. Barbara Marcum Palo Alto, CA As a pediatric Physical Therapist, I understand the need
for therapy services for this group of children, and it is
huge!
259. Nancy Town Eureka, CA
260. silvi todorov Budapest, Hungary
261. Anissa Brockway San Francisco, CA CCS helps so many children every day. I should know
because I use to work there.
262. Suni Dungan San Diego, CA
263. Clara George Fairfax, CA
264. Evan Cross Mill Valley, CA
265. Antoinette Busch San Fernando, CA My cousin's son is afftected by this. Please keep keep
these services funded.
266. Stacie Donnelly Clayton, CA Affects a friend
267. Lisa Williams Ventura, CA
268. alex pateras ventura, CA
269. Brad Taphous Onsted, MI
270. Jeffrey
Berthiaume
Dallas, TX
271. Patricia Singleton Mt vernon, IL
272. Kari O'Driscoll Woodinville, WA While this care is expensive, it is necessary for so many
families. I believe there are much better ways to find the
money for vital services than taking it away from families
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Name From Comments
272. Kari O'Driscoll Woodinville, WA (continued from previous page)
who are already feeling the burden of financial difficulty.
Streamlined government and closing tax loopholes ought
to be discussed before we add hardship to those who are
doing their best to survive every day.
273. Holly Lawrence Napa, CA
274. Erica Yslas Rancho Santa
Margarita, CA
275. Lauren Welch Glens Falls, NY
276. David Fink Baltimore, MD
277. Anne von Payr San Mateo, CA My son has Cerebral Palsy and receives services.
278. laura diamond ventura, CA
279. CARMEN FLOYD Dublin, CA These services are crucial and often financially (not to
mention emotionally) devastating for families. If these
services aren't provided when kids are young, then it will
be even more costly for all tax payers later on. Legislators -
get your priorities straight!
280. J Fitzpatrick Vallejo, CA
281. Julie Pierce Seattle, WA
282. Constance Wright Campbell, CA
283. Kristin Steiner Newbury Park, CA
284. Barbara Cleary Pacifica, CA
285. Gabor Vitaris Budapest, Hungary I do this for my friend's daughter.
286. Trisha Victorio Westminster, CA
287. shirley scalise banning, CA This issue should be important to anyone, whether you
have a child or not. Don't make any child suffer.
288. Eleanor
Tandowsky
289. Tom Lano niles, MI
Pleasanton, CA Even families with both parents working need the services
of the MTP in order to include a disabled child's therapy.
Please do not make it even harder for the children who
need special care!
290. ann jones Pottersville, NY This is one government program which should not be cut.
It is so helpful for these special families who have so many
challanges!
291. Ramona Medina Philomath, OR
292. Jennifer Portillo daly city, CA My daughter has arthritis.
293. Katy Zhao Millbrae, CA
294. Joanne Loveless McAlester, OK This is important to me because I love my niece
295. Bridget Henry Mountain View, CA
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Name From Comments
296. Christina Teich Santa Barbara, CA Teaching children with neurological motor issues the
necessary skills to be successful in society is extremely
important. Without these services these children will not
receive the adequate skills to become independent or learn
to modify their environment as necessary.
297. Jerry Abbott Topeka, KS We need to be coming up with ways to make medical
treatment a more accessible, not more lucrative.
298. Susan Torres San Carlos, CA
299. Joshua Goepfrich South Bend, IN
300. Stephanie Spoon WinstonSalem, NC
301. Taryn Leffler Vancouver, WA
302. Kathy Lee Berkeley, CA I am a pediatric RN and understand the needs of Special
Needs children and how important they are not only for the
children and their families, but society as a whole.
303. Elisabeth
Goddard
304. Kelly Teich Santa Barbara, CA
305. Claudia
Quintanilla
306. Teena Low San Francisco, CA
307. Marie Chung Austin, TX
308. Elisa Gonzalez San Mateo, CA
309. gabriela castro foster city, CA
310. Susan Hawthorn Peoria, AZ
Redwood City, CA I have a child in the program
Daly City, CA It is important for all families to qualify!
311. Carol Maddox Oakland, CA As a therapist who has worked for the CCS MTP for over
20 years, I am extremely concerned at how this would
affect the children of the families who would no longer
qualify. A family of four making $40,000 is barely surviving
in many parts of California, even if they didn't have the
added expenses incurred when dealing with a child with a
significant physical disability. Additionally, these families
are also probably having to deal with more medical and
other appointments, possibly more days home sick from
school, things that may make job security at the lower
levels of the ladder more tenous...
312. Mark Portillo Daly City, CA Because my 3 year old has arthritis
313. Naomi Flores San Francisco, CA I've had Lupus for 4 years now, but I have it under control
with help of medication. If I were to get a flare, it would be
helpful if they were around.
314. Kate Burke Washington, DC I have a nephew who has cerebral palsy and is in need of
these programs, along with many other children who don't
need any other challenges.
315. Lissete Salazar San Mateo, CA
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Name From Comments
316. Stephen
Maccharoli
Costa Mesa, CA
317. Carmen Lopez San Francisco, CA
318. Claudia Davila San Pablo, CA
319. Michele Bianchi Aliso Viejo, CA
320. Kathleen Barajas Los Angeles, CA
321. Bill Marsh San Diego, CA I have a niece who was born premature and needs these
services.
322. Marcy Jochim Goleta, CA My son benefitted tremendously from this program (and
would not have been eligible with the proposed income
requirements).
323. David Pineda Daly City, CA
324. Robert Faulkner San Diego, CA
325. Patricia Howard Napa, CA
326. Priscilla Ponce Redwood City, CA
327. Jeremy Bunting Long Beach, CA
328. Leslie Wakasa Moss beach, CA I used to work
For CCS and understand how important it is for families to
receI've these services.
329. Maria
Castro-Dara
330. Brian Coan Redwood City, CA
331. Maria Obando San Francisco, CA
332. Kathleen OHara
Heinz
Tiburon, CA Children need the most support from the state. If these
disabled children are not provided with the therapy that
they need now, when they can still improve, who will
support them in adulthood? How will they be able to
become productive members of society if we cannot
provide them with the decent medical care they need now?
This proposal to cut funding for PT and OT for these kids is
terrible, short term thinking which benefits nobody.
Santa Clara, CA Because I care about all of the children in Californina with
special needs and their families!
333. Cindy Price Grover Beach, CA My son with spina bifida benefited greatly from CCS
therapy that we not have been able to afford otherwise.
Please DO NOT cut this program. It is vital for children and
there should be no financial qualification.
334. Gina West Plainville, CT
335. Valerie Vigil Lompoc, CA The Medical Therapy Program helps so many children and
to not help children equally would be a crime.
336. Rebecca Fritz Santa Barbara, CA
337. Anne Neuman Vienna, VA These children cannot advocate for themselves so, we, as
parents of children who are physically challenged must
lobby on their behalf. Please give them the services they
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Name From Comments
337. Anne Neuman Vienna, VA (continued from previous page)
need so that they can grow, develop, and strengthen
possibly towards independence so that they can lead
productive lives.
338. George Steinitz Campo, CA
339. Claudia Vasquez Benicia, CA My son has a rare genetic disease affecting his muscle
tone. CCS has been an important part of his care and
progress since early on.
340. Roda Delos
Santos
Costa Mesa, CA
341. Amy Sequeira Novato, CA
342. Megan Lewis Benicia, CA
343. John Thielking San Jose, CA
344. joyce laird foster city, CA
345. Ivette Valenzuela Redwood City, CA
346. Kathleen Amaral South Dartmouth, MA I have a son who's development has been contingent of
such services.
347. Lawrence Izzo Tracy, CA Disabled children need our help more than anyone!
348. Jorge Palomero Madrid, Spain
349. JOANNE NUEVO HAYWARD, CA
350. Patricia Moore Santa Barbara, CA CCS MTU services are vital to our children with special
needs.
351. Yoshiko Fujii Corte Madera, CA
352. Sue Ward Benicia, CA
353. Frank Fichera Medford, NJ
354. Paul Fritz Santa Barbara, CA
355. Amy Buesker Santa Barbara, CA
356. Kerren Brown Nipomo, CA
357. Claudia Elvir san mateo, CA because i have kids and i would like them to receive care if
need be.
358. Anita Lazi Budapest, Hungary
359. Jennifer Griffin Santa Barbara, CA
360. Tricia Hopper san bruno, CA
361. Martha Levy Santa Barbara, CA My daughter, who is now 29, and born with Spina Bifida,
was fortunate enough to receive occupational, physical
and speech therapy through CCS at her school from the
tiime she was 3 years old. There is no question in my mind
that she would not have been able function as
independently as she does now without these services.
The fact that they were coordinated by one agency in one
location made a huge difference. Reducing access to
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Name From Comments
361. Martha Levy Santa Barbara, CA (continued from previous page)
these services is a false cost savings as much more
expensive services will be needed to support these
children as they become adults. I recognize the budget
challenges and that picking on the most vulnerable may
help get voters to approve a tax increase. It is still wrong
and very shortsighted.
362. Grace Chang San Bruno, CA
363. Lorena Ramirez Perris, CA
364. Maria Rodriguez San Mateo, CA Because our children deserve the best medical attention
possible.
365. Danielle
Aranda-Harris
Torrance, CA
366. Andras Meszaros Nagykata, Hungary
367. Robyn Lam San Francisco, CA
368. Roisin O'Hara Santa Clara, CA Because they need th help...
369. Leslie Sanderson Santa Barbara, CA My son Matthew who has now had 14 neurosurgeries
receives OT and PT services at the Santa Barbara CCS
MTU. We would not be able to afford the therapy services
he needs. Even if we could afford it, there are not private
pediatric PT and OT services available in Santa Barbara
County. It is silly for CCS to require the hospital to have a
NICU High Risk Infant Followup clinic to refer patients and
then have no clinic to refer to. The schools already can not
provide the services these children need. Why should
those of us that pay taxes be penalized. Not many people
could live on $40,000 in Santa Barbara County and
definitely not with a child with significant medical expenses.
Don't penalize these children.
370. Dana Blum San Mateo, CA I worry for the future of these kids who go without these
valuable services.
371. kristen myers Irvine, CA
372. Patricia
Rangel-Perez
373. Christina Lacourte Sausalito, CA
374. Michael Golden Lemon Grove, CA
San Diego, CA It effects my friends and family! Anything for them and for
other children!
375. Sol Won Philadelphia, PA affects family and friends
376. Janette Brown Rohnert Park, CA
377. ildi palmer santa barbara, CA
378. Jonathan Ricotta Rancho Cucamonga,
CA
My family is directly affected by this. Our insurance does
not give ataquit therapy sessions in a calandra year and
out of pocket expenses for therapy are outrageously
expensive. CCS is a service we desperately need too
keep!
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Name From Comments
379. Ellen Strong West Hills, CA Availability of these services should not be based on
"means" but on "need!"
380. Kathy Youngson Concord, CA I work in Early Intervention and have seen the great results
of kids who receive CCS services and equipment. Parents
with kids who have special needs are already struggling.
They do not need any additional burdens to bear. Families
with special needs have a much higher divorce rate than
the average population - any additional financial burdens
could put many families at a higher risk for divorce. I am
sure there are many other places the money can be
"found". Please DO NOT take money from these families!
381. Laurie Sore New Port Richey, FL Saving money at the expense of disabled children and
their families is just plain evil!
382. peggy clarke san francisco, CA I know people dear to me that will be effected by the cuts.
383. Tammy Oh San Jose, CA
384. Sarah Hart Wisconsin Dells, WI
385. Sonia Joo Yorba Linda, CA
386. maria kaestner Santa Barbara, CA Those who cannot fend for themselves are always the first
to suffer during hard times. This is an absolute shame not
only to our families with disabled children but to our society
as a whole and the things we value like our children.
387. Chris
Kolendrianos
Goleta, CA
388. Ken Wu Long Beach, CA
389. Victoria Strong Santa Barbara, CA My daughter receives services from CCS that we cannot
receive anywhere else. Please do not cut these vital
therapies for the most vulnerable among us.
390. Lorraine Amenda San Bruno, CA I can understand that some income restriction may be
needed in these difficult times for the state budget.
However, the $40,000 figure seems very low and it is
unrealistic to expect a family at that income level to be able
to provide these services on their own.
391. Elysse Breaux S. San Fran, CA A friend's child really needs medical care and if this
happens she will be living in pain for years without therapy.
People need this. Children need therapy.
392. Maureen Cohen Northridge, CA
393. Eleanor Kim SSF, CA It affects a friend's daughter.
394. Kathryn Cahalan Pasadena, CA
395. Kristi Gravano San Francisco, CA
396. Ryan Kenyon Huntington Beach,
CA
My daughter has spina bifida and has benefited from CCS
for about two and a half years. Their therapy has been
crucial to her development. Today, at three years old, she
is able to walk and almost run due largely to their help.
Thank you, Kim, Lori, and all of CCS.
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Name From Comments
397. Steve Chang San Bruno, CA For my daughter and all the children that need this
invaluable service.
398. Danielle Mueller Cypress, CA My daughter receives services through CCS that cannot be
received elsewhere. By cutting these services and
changing the eligibility requirements will be detrimental to
thousands. Please do not cut the CCS medical therapy
program in any way--our children are our future!
399. Rebecca Young Redwood City, CA In this economy the proposed financial qualifications for
these services would deny critical therapy to countless
children whose families could never afford these services.
A family income of just over $40,000 in the Bay Area would
leave nothing for therapy. We know all too well that early
intervention for children is critical. We should not be
restricting access to these life-saving therapies.
400. Barb Zahn FDL, WI The services provided to these families are desperately
needed, and if families were required to cover the costs of
this vital equipment themselves, it would push them into
poverty. Having only families with income under $40,000
qualify is a joke. Families who make even $100,000 a year
would be giving up a significant portion of their income to
pay for therapy services that are crucial to their child.
401. Christine Kuo Sunnyvale, CA I am an SLP and work directly with these kids and their
families. They are in dire need of these services. Please
don't cut these services from them!
402. Allen Han San Francisco, CA
403. Elizabeth Miedel Mattawan, MI I am a Grandma of two girls who were born with SMA
(Spinal Muscular Atrophy). They need therapies and
equipment to live their lives. Please do not place the
financial burden on parents who are working hard to keep
their heads above water. Our children deserve as much
help as possible from the State, as it has provided all
along. Don't stop! Please spend time with the families of
these children. One suggestion is the Gwendolyn Strong
Foundation family. Visit their website please!
404. Ashley Goeppert Turlock, CA
405. Deb Wilborn S San Francisco, CA
406. Angela Stoddard South San Francisco,
CA
407. anthony vasquez san diego, CA
408. Emily Park Los Angeles, CA
409. Lourdes Gonzalez San Mateo, CA
410. Robert Sorel Ojai, CA I am aware of the need for fiscal contraction, however, I
have witnessed the progress my severely disabled grand
niece Sorel has made due to these programs. My niece
and nephew would simply not be able to afford this help
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Name From Comments
410. Robert Sorel Ojai, CA (continued from previous page)
without assistance from these programs, though they their
income is above the cutoff. Mortgage and the many
expenses associated with a special needs child drain their
income to a point that they would be left out in tyhe cold.
411. Linda Maher San Bruno, CA
412. Cecilia Rojas campbell, CA
413. arin kenyon huntington beach, CA
414. Teresa Rocha San Francisco, CA
415. Anne Marie Chan Vancouver, Canada
416. George Chong Santa Clara, CA Parents need all the help they can get.
417. Marilyn Wendt San Carlos, CA I have a son with special needs-the services that are
provided have made a huge difference in his well
being-This is where I like to see my hard earned tax dollars
at work.
418. HAYA HADDAD san mateo, CA
419. Jae Kang Bee Cave, TX
420. carolyn brown la honda, CA
421. Ann-Marie
Roberts
422. Kathryn J
Townsend.Sorel
423. yvette bader walnut creek, CA
Madera, CA I work in healthcare with children. They need these special
services. It would be devastating for some of the families to
lose therapy/services
Ojai, CA The children with special needs are so very vulnerable and
their parents have a life so much more difficult. We
REALLY need to get our priorities right now. California
Children's Services provide a service that helps the
children AND the parents. If we turn our back on them, we
have lost our hearts and souls.
424. Janna Olson Ord, NE I care about my friend's child who needs medical therapy.
425. Debora Lee albany, CA
426. Danielle Friedman Santa clara, CA
427. Cherie Wieland Pacifica, CA
428. Julie Meers Santa Barbara, CA CCS provides vital services to children regardless of their
income. The families that would be cut from these services
work very hard to provide and care for their children. This
would be financially devastating for this families. Everyday
care of their children drain their funds. The children and
families need these services. Please pass the word....
429. Alexandra
Ramirez
Santa Barbara, CA
430. Benedicta Ott Fremont, CA
431. Mark Reynolds Kerman, CA
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Name From Comments
432. lilia hertera san francisco, CA
433. Melissa Phelps Clovis, CA
434. Ernest
Kolendrianos
435. Lani Van Vleit Santa barbara, CA
436. Laura Mac
Dougall
437. Nicole Longa South San Francisco,
CA
438. Carol Cross Redwood City, CA
439. Kris Longa South San francisco,
CA
Santa Barbara, CA The diagnosis of a disability disorder in a child invariably
means early, frequent and lengthy special needs therapy.
As a Pediatrician, I have repeatedly seen the emotional
and financial devastation that falls on these families, even
with insurance and financial resources. CCS support for
Occupational and Physical Theray and MTC is an absolute
necessity for better long term outcome. Without CCS
assistance, these most vulnerable children and families
would suffer irreparable damage with a greater long term
drain on our society as well. At the present time, Physical
and Occupational therapy for children is very limited and
not easily accessible or available outside of CCS. I urge
you to not cut or further limit the necessary services for
special needs children in the current, and future, budget
proposals and deliberations.
Santa Clara, CA What - the - ??? This is what happens when your political
leaders are sniveling, gravy-train slurping cowards. Hello
California, do you have any real progressive ideals or are
they window dressing?
440. Patrick Leon San Diego, CA Enough is enough. Find someplace else in the healthcare
system to make up for massive inefficiency. Leave kids
alone.
441. Eilene Ozawa Palo Alto, CA Many families won't get the services their children will need
because they won't be able to afford it. An annual 40K
income in many parts of California is barely enough to get
by, let alone pay for the many free services that CCS
currently provides. I know CA is in a budget crisis, but
please don't sacrifice these children...
442. Minh Ngo San Francisco, CA
443. Hye sook Ji Daly city, CA
444. Pam DeWitt Clovis, CA
445. David Loeb Berkeley, CA This is an effective, and cost-effective, program that
delivers needed services to those who could not afford
them otherwise. The proposed eligibilty standards would
disqualify most low-income working families. Please
reconsider this proposal.
446. J Nieman pacifica, CA
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Name From Comments
447. Annie Sein Daly city, CA I work as a Pediatric OT for 10 years in many different
setting. It is very important for children with special needs
to get their therapy services that they need. It is very
important to have continue services from CCS.
448. Phil McCarthy Campbell, CA
449. Rich Ngo San Francisco, CA My daughter suffered from a life threatening stroke when
she was just 4 years old. Post stroke, she was not able to
use any of her limbs. She is now 7 years old and while she
does not have full use of the left side of her body, The CCS
Therapist Team helped her relearn how to walk, eat and
navigate life's journeys with just one functioning hand.
They taught her, and are continuing to teach her how to
cope with life's obstacles. Without CCS, our child would
not be as mobile and independent as she is today. Please
don't eliminate this life saving program. Our children are
our future, special needs or not. Please do the right thing
and find other budgets to cut. The children of our society
do not deserve this.
450. Peter Moskovits Belmont, CA As a husband of a therapist who worked for years at CCS
and family friends with many therapists and former
patients, I see up close how much the top notch CCS
therapy services means to families. Changing the eligibility
standards, CCS sevices will be inaccessible to most
families and children. Please don't eliminate this great
service!
451. Anna Moskovits Belmont, CA I worked at CCS for 4 years and I was always inspired by
the fact that children who otherwise would not have been
able to benefit from services had a chance to improve the
quality of their lives.
452. Kelly Anderson Mission Viejo, CA
453. Shellie Lopes Corona, CA My 3 year daughter has Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
and CCS has helped her with very necessary items and
improved her quality of life.
454. Lana Sanchez Pacific, CA
455. Patty Campbell Clayton, CA
456. Sharon Young Red Bluff, CA Children should be our first priority.
457. Shelly Dehn Georgetown, TX All children should get the medical care and assistance
they need no matter what the family income is.
458. Patricia Ruppelt Alameda, CA California Children's Services is a model program in the
US serving kids with disabilities. The proposed restrictions
on the program will effectively cut out services for all
middle class families who have kids with physical
disabilities. Private insurance will not pay for therapy for
these kids. This program must be defended by citizens and
the legislature.
459. Christopher Wong Daly City, CA
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Name From Comments
460. john ybarra san jose, CA
461. Elizabeth Kim Millbrae, CA
462. RUTHANN
FOSTER
463. Anne Irving Berkeley, CA
LOMPOC, CA WHY!!!!!! WHY WOULD YOU TURN YOUR BACK ON A
CHILD. BECAUSE OF WHAT HIS PARENTS INCOME IS.
TO HELP THEM TO GROW UP HOLD JOBS HAVE THE
BEST LIFE POSSIBLE. OH I GET IT LETS JUST HELP
THE ONE THAT SNEAK ACROSS THE BORDER FOR
ALL THIS FREE HELP. MAKE THE REST OF US PAY
TAXES TO COVER IT. WHILE NOT GIVING OUR OWN
CHILDREN THE SAME CHANCE. THESE CHILDREN
ALL NEED THIS HELP. DON'T CLOSE THE DOOR ON
THEM.
464. Sandra Peng Simi Valley, CA I am an attorney who has represented low-income
Californians in accessing government health programs,
and have previously referred clients to CCS.
465. RENEE MOORE Santa Fe, NM
466. Julie Lopez Martinez, CA It is hard for me to believe that this program is on the
chopping blocks. Our children need our support now so
that they can better support themselves later in life. This is
where the real money is saved.
There is a lot of waste in government, but it is not in this
program. Please save this program.
467. Fran Salisbury San Jose, CA It is callous, if not downright malicious, to penalize working
class families who need therapy for their children.
468. Jessica Avery San Lorenzo, CA
469. Lawrence Ruzzo Fresno, CA
470. MICHAEL
PAHOS
SANTA BARBARA,
CA
471. Alison Lara Diamond Springs, CA
472. Jean
Weitensteiner
Santa Barbara, CA
473. Jamie Lopez San Francisco, CA
474. Elizabeth Nutley Santa Cruz, CA
i KNOW A FAMILY WHOSE DAUGHTER IS AFFLICTED
WITH THIS DISEASE. IT IS HEARTBREAKING TO
WATCH THEIR STRUGGLE...
475. Rosemary Rice Santa Barbara, CA These cuts would have a severely negative impact on the
children in California. Please do not cut these important
services!
476. Susan Rosenthal Madera, CA
477. Susan Winter Madera, CA
478. Robert B-Fu Lynnwood, WA As a rehab doctor, these children should be given the
chance to get better, to have quality life and be optimally
functional in spite of their disabilities and even be less of a
burden to their family.
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Name From Comments
479. Birgit Greschner Menlo Park, CA
480. Dave
Kramer-Urner
Santa Cruz, CA I'm scared about the devastating effects this budget
proposal would have on the Medical Therapy Program and
the kids and families we serve. There are alternatives to
reducing access to the pediatric specialty services the
MTP provides (allowing insurance coverage for MTP
services, etc.). This is a worthy petition!
481. Katherine Reed Madera, CA This penalizes the very families who are working hard to
play by the rules, support their families, and pay their taxes
in spite of the heavy care load of a disabled child.
482. Paul Montgomery Menlo Park, CA Budget cuts always target the weakest and most needy
people in society. These already disadvantaged people
need protection. The family income cutoff of $40K is a
VERY low bar for those who live in the Bay Area. I can't
think of ANY child in our school district who's family
income is less that $40K.
Paul M.
483. chelsea george Santa Cruz, CA
484. Laura Lannon San Francisco, CA Children with medical diagnosis, like Ehlers Danlos
Syndrome, need all the help they can get. I have it as an
adult and know how tough it is to live with, especially with
limited access therapy.
Thanks
485. Corie Burley Mountain View, CA My son was diagnosed with DMD a little over year ago. He
has had PT and is now going to start OT. This program is
very important to us as we can't afford to pay for services
out of pocket and my son needs his PT/OT.
486. Frances Marcus
Wangerin
Pleasant Hill, CA I know many families who have special needs children and
this will severely impact them financially, emotionally, and
possibly prevent them from providing specialty care for
their children.
487. TIm Wright Coarsegold, CA Work in a pediatric medical setting in which many of our
families depend upon CCS to help with their children's
medical costs
488. Todd Kolze Berkeley, CA
489. Norma Gales
Faubert
Roseville, CA
490. Peter Ringold Northridge, CA
491. Alice Condodina Santa Barbara, CA
492. Alisa Rosillo Concord, CA Both my sons owe their quality of life to the support
services they recieved at CCS.
493. Dale Nutley Santa Cruz, CA
494. Leonard Nutley Redding, CA
495. Andrea Burrows San Jose, CA
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Name From Comments
496. Schmille
Fernandez
Antioch, CA My son has arthrogryposis and utilizes Ccs two days a
week for PT and OT. This program has brought us so
much hope and support as a family to see our son grow
and become so independent and so functional. Adding the
burden of major therapy expenses would be a devastating
blow to our family financially regardless of how much
income we have coming in. We do not have children
expecting them to have health issues, syndromes,
disabilities or etc. We should have that support from our
state to help us through this life long difficult road. It's for
the health and well being of the child, without Ccs some
children may suffer from there parents not being able to
afford therapy.
497. Michele Perry San Leandro, CA My son has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and we need
all the help we can get for him.
498. Justin Koenig Glen Ellen, CA
499. Stephanie Allen Flora Vista, NM My baby cousin, Brayden Watkins gets services for his
arthrogryposis two times a week. With two amazing
working parents supporting their family, they will not be
able to afford the therapy he needs if the cut goes through.
Brayden is still just a toddler with a full life infront of him,
but not if his services are taken away from him! Please do
not do this- Brayden's as well as many many others future
is in your hands!
500. Edith Friedman Berkeley, CA
501. Cynthia Dreyer New Smyrna beach,
FL
502. Jessica Hilger Diamond Bar, CA
503. Brian Cheng San Jose, CA
Young child requires assistance.
504. Vandy Anderman Madera, CA I work with medically complex kids who deal with many
challenges. The MTU's help many of them with therapies,
medical equipemtents and recommendations. I would hate
to see them cut back even more than they are now!
505. Rachelle
Palomino
Pittsburg, CA
506. Irma Contreras Bay Point, CA
507. Connie Kim Alameda, CA Directly affects my friend
508. Christina Parkin Danville, CA My cousin Brayden Watkins
509. Kristan Olazo Pittsburg, CA
510. Francisco Zapien Pittsburg, CA Really helps parents with children that have special needs.
The ones it really hurts is the sick kids
511. Ruben
Bustamante
512. Shannon Zahedi antioch, CA
Eagle Point, OR To Help my grandaughter
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Name From Comments
513. Jessica Palomino Pittsburg, CA
514. Cynthia Mach San Francisco, CA My child receives physical and occupational therapy
through CCS. If the budget cuts go through, we will lose
those services.
515. Mary Godfrey Pacifica, CA This program allows children free and appropriate access
to therapy that will provide greater independence.
516. Jan Waldron Santa Barbara, CA How can this be cut without a safety net for this
population?
517. Mei Wang Pomona, CA
518. Suzie Seybold Novato, CA
519. Joseph Prasad pittsburg, CA
520. Kitty De La Rosa Richmond, CA The medical therapy program is extremely helpful to
children with neurological and musculoskeletal problems.
The therapy services help these children to develop their
max. potential and be as much independent as possible in
their activities of daily living.
521. Alexis Wesley San Diego, CA I have two children who need physical and occupational
therapy twice a week. They both have arthrogryposis.
Without CCS I don't know how we'd afford therapy. Without
therapy my children are not able to use their arms or legs.
522. Tracey Schalk Columbus, OH
523. karina gutierrez pittsburg, CA
524. jessica gamez antioch, CA
525. Kimiyo Smith Antioch, CA It affects someone close to me. California needs to take
care of its children.
526. Chelsea Powell San Diego, CA My dear friends need this service to provide vital therapy
for their children!
527. Ani Mahan Spartanburg, SC I have many friends who will be affected by this cut. Please
reconsider!
528. Shannan Lagang Antiocj, CA
529. Emily Karr Pinole, CA If this propoaal goes through so many persons would loose
these services. They would have to go through private
insurance and probably only get 10 visits per year. Most of
the therapist in an outpatient setting do not have the
specialized pediatric training for this type of clientele. If you
have a Full time job getting off 1x/month or more can be
pretty difficult. A lot of the children at CCS have an IEP and
bus transportation is available releiving parents of this part,
in an otherwise very challenging job of raising a child with
special needs. Please do not let this program fade away.
530. Mariela Rivera Bay Point, CA
531. Mary Gallardo San Jose, CA
532. Olivia Ortiz concord, CA
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Name From Comments
533. Ileana Hernandez Los Angeles, CA Even though I don't use CCS services anymore, I did for
almost twenty-one years and I have many friends who
would be devastated by these cuts.
534. ESTHER LUNA BRENTWOOD, CA
535. lorena Alonso LA, CA
536. Leandra Conteras Anaheim, CA
537. Kimberly Ewing Santa Barbara, CA
538. Kristin Richmond Antioch, CA
539. Daniel Greenfield Santa Barbara, CA
540. sarah lindblom oakley, CA Effects a friend.
541. Jason McNally San Rafael, CA
542. Angela Torres Pittsburg, CA
543. Ari
Fellows-Mannion
544. Denice Benavidez Carpinteria, CA
545. Lance Borromeo Pittsburg, CA
Berkeley, CA we work full time & don't qualify for MediCal, & our son
depends on CCS services. CCS services now means more
independence in the future = less reliance on state
resources! This proposal is penny-wise & dollar-foolish.
546. jinnifer santos pittsburg, CA One of my family members rely on therapy to help with the
use of his hands
547. norma camacho antioch, CA
548. steve carpenter concord, CA
549. Mary Bertling Santa Rosa, CA
550. Miss Crystal Midway, UT
551. Lontavious
Johnson
Oakley, CA
552. Geri Jackson Bucyrus, MO For My Great Granddaughter
553. Jennifer Nace Yucaipa, CA My daughter has Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita. Her
and thousands of other children in California depend on
CCS Therapies to improve their lives, and independence.
Many families would be left without therapy without
assistance from CCS, and that is not acceptable.
554. Jennifer Guzman Antioxh, CO
555. Emily Kles Calimesa, CA My niece
556. Mike Watkins Antioch, CA I am a father of a son 20months old, and he has
arthrogryposis. The therapy that the state has been
providing him is a big help for his development through life
as he grows into a kid and then later on to a young adult.
W/ out the support from the state me and my family would
be strapped financially to pay for the therapy my son needs
and it will affect his life big time in his journey in becoming
a well functioning man of the united states.
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Name From Comments
557. Denise Topete Pittsburg, CA
558. Lori Panganiban San Pedro, CA CCS has been a tremendous support to our daughter who
has arthrogryposis, it is critical that families continue to
benefit from OT and PT services!
559. Melissa Sample Fresno, CA
560. Danielle Reutter Olympia, WA My son has Arthrogryposis and PT/OT is vitally important
for him! He wouldn't be able to function if he didn't have
therapy from birth!
561. Doreen Marino Upland, CA My daughter needs these services!
562. Nancy Jansen Jenkintown, PA Children shoul be enabled to reach their full potential,
especially when they have special needs. I am a mother of
such a child. My daughter has Arthrogryposis Multiplex
Congenita and benefits enormously from physiotherapy
since her birth.... I hope all children will continue to have
this opportunity to reach their max. potential...
563. JOshua Singleton Los Angeles, CA
564. Tracey Kennedy Long Beach, CA
565. Raymond Meyer Mountain View, CA I want children who need the services that have been
provided by CCS to receive them no matter what the
financial circumstances of their families. I don't want
parents to have to choose between obtaining therapy for
their children and providing for the other needs of their
families.
566. Christina Conley Sky Ct, CA My Grandchildren need this
567. Kathryn Boatman Yucaipa, CA I have a little Great Granddaughter with Arthrogryposis.
She is doing so well with her therapy. I hope that she will
be able to continue.
568. Phillip Rainey Pleasant Hill, CA My son is receiving services through CCS and it would be
irresponsible to deny him the service he needs to have a
chance at being an independent adult if it's possible
through the already minimal PT and OT he gets now.
569. Kelly
Cressio-Moeller
570. Norma Castillo oakley, CA
571. Daniel Shea Loma Linda, CA
San Jose, CA My son has gone to CCS since he was 3. He's now 14 - he
has mild cerebral palsy - the therapy and guidance he's
received throughout the years has been key to his success
as a young man. Don't cut this essential program.
572. alex linardi pasadena, CA For my love of my baby Remi who deserves & needs a
head start!
573. Ronald Hendrix lancaster, CA
574. SHAUNTEE
MIGUEL
575. Jennifer Gutierrez San jose, CA
Oakley, CA My friend utilizes this therapy program for his 2 yr old son.
That little boy should not be denied the medical care that
he needs.
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Name From Comments
576. Laura Kesler Fontans, CA
577. Jean Zollars albuquerque, NM I used to be a therapist in CCS. I know that children need
these services.
578. Jennifer Breeze Rancho Cucamonga,
CA
579. Tamara Wade San Jose, CA
580. jennifer Mora Tupma., CA
A good friend has a child with autism who needs these
services
581. Sara Schaefer San Jose, CA CCS provides services to many children that could not
afford to pay out of pocket for therapy and equipment
needs not covered by or partially covered by insurance.
582. kristian roubique coaraegold, CA
583. Pat Gerety Waretown, NJ I have a special needs child.
584. Denise Caignon Chapel Hill, NC I lived in California for 27 years and now work with
disabled children and adults. Don't cut these services!
585. Ashley Fredieu Pineville, LA My baby is special needs & we wouldnt be were we are
today w/out the states EI services!
586. Elaine Yeats La Verne, CA
587. Donna Yazbek Kearneysville, WV
588. Bob McDonald Boise, ID I have relatives in California with a precious little girl who
would be greatly damaged by these cuts. Find someone
other than children to harm because of financial difficulties
that they are more innocent than anyone of causing.
589. Marisa Gaitan Los angeles, CA
590. jennifer bonenfant moreno valley, CA
591. Erin Casselle Rancho Cucamonga,
CA
592. RhiAnnon
Grossmann
593. Nancy
Dassonville
594. Erika birky Yucaipa, CA
new paris, IN they can't take this away!!! the people who are trying to cut
into this are people who haven't had the experience of
being one of these parents... having money is not the
same as having a heart.
Woodbridge, VA Children with special needs depend and need all kinds of
therapy. It is vital to their health and to maintain their
quality of life. Please save the children!
595. Adrienne hurd pittsburg, CA I was born with a rare bone/ joint disorder ...
596. Linda Firth St. Pete, Florida, FL It's crucial that my grandaughter who was born with
arthrogryposis remain in PT/OT as it has taught her to
become almost independent in several ADL's. Our children
needs this service desperately to be able to function as
normally as possible in today's society.
597. Jana Weaver San jose, CA My son has Cerebral Palsy and without our amazing CCS
therapists he would not be doing nearly so well. Please
don't take our therapy away!!!
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Name From Comments
598. DAWN BAHULA YUCAIPA, CA
599. Mindy Yanoska San Jose, CA CCS therapy KNOWS these kids; other therapists in the
community are experts with kids with other issues. And I'm
worried families may have to make a choice "do we put
food on the table or get our child the medically necessary
therapy?"
600. Dena Dale Sacramento, CA
601. Ivana Lopez Richmond, CA Any cause involving children that are sick and /or disabled
is important to me. Working in healthcare, I know how
expensive it can be when you must pay out of pocket for
any health services.
602. Bernardette
Gomez
Pittsburg, CA
603. Hong Veit Melbourne, FL
605. Jesus Hernandez pittsburg, CA close friend.has a child involved and I just learned of the
disease and my niece has similar issues
606. Laurinda Marshall Goleta, CA
607. Kenneth Arnone San Jose, CA
608. Sandra Vierra Lomita, CA Children NEED this!
609. Christy Collins Chatham, NY
610. betsy jochner walnut creek, CA My 11 year old daughter receives services at CCS.
611. Errick Earl Oakley, CA
612. Joy Dexheimer Brentwood, TN
613. Katie Figaroa West Jordan, UT
614. amber griego oakley, CA
615. Helena Crawford Salinas, CA As an adult with cerebral palsy,I personally understand
what happens to our bodies over the years when you have
CP. Having no therapy as a child has resulted in years of
severe pain and decreasing function requiring 10 surgeries
on my arm to eliminate pain and dislocations. Major
surgery on my back and surgery on my foot. Moreover, I
only have hemiplegia. As a occupational therapist and
certified hand therapist working with children I have
learned that therapy for a child can eliminate or reduce
pain, improve
function, improve quality of life, and much more. Most
importantly save hundreds of thousands of dollars for
surgery, greater disability, and therapy for an adult.
616. Ashley Wilson Monte Sereno, CA
617. Danielle Purcell Aliso Viejo, CA
618. Jean Lee Sunnyvale, CA
619. cindy bustamante Eagle Point, OR Because this is my grandbabie that needs medical
attention for her therapy. Please we need you help.
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Name From Comments
620. Tiffany Norman Vallejo, CA
621. Juan Banales Berkeley, CA
622. Tobias DiGennaro Wichita, KS
623. Marla Miller San Jose, CA
624. Ashley Gregory Santa Cruz, CA
625. kent setoguchi san jose, CA
626. Sherryvonne Sy Vallejo, CA
627. Angelica
Fernandez
Pittsburg, CA
628. Ariel Eaton Norton, MA
629. Bryan Berdeen Santa Clara, CA
630. Alla Aguirre bakersfield, CA
631. Mike Tamez San Diego, CA
632. Paul George Los Altos, CA
633. Margaret
Shropshire-Mobbs
Brisbane,, CA
634. Karen Meredith Mountain View, CA With all the business loopholes still open, how can this cut
be considered? When in the hell will business start paying
their share? And when will business start sacrificing like
the rest of the 99%?
635. Pamela
Panganiban
636. Katrina Ng san jose, CA
637. Angelo Pereyra San Jose, CA
Torrance, CA I know kids that need this service. It is close to the heart.
638. Louise Sumpter Santa Clara, CA Once again this will not solve the problem but shift costs to
schools and regional centers. CCS is a great program that
benefits many. This proposal will effect the middle class,
and special needs children will suffer.
639. Stephanie
Guajardo
640. Debbie
Hernandez
Sunnyvale, CA
Morgan Hill, CA My daugther is a beneficiary to the CCS program, it has
helped her stay healthy, their advice is invaluable, the
resources fantastic. The therapist are such loving, caring,
advocates.
641. Jennifer Calafiore Madera, CA Without these services my daughter would not recieve the
therapy and equipment that she needs to function on a
daily basis.
642. RIta Hiscock Santa Clara, CA The children that are served by these services don't get
the much needed treatment/care anywhere else.
643. gordon marino upland, CA
644. Kelly Stanton San Francisco, CA
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Name From Comments
645. Adrienne
McKechnie
646. Jeana Bobich RPV, CA
647. Lisa Lore Santa Clara, CA
648. Alicia Newton San Jose, CA
Aliso Viejo, CA Children with special needs and their families need our
voice, support and love. Please pass on and sign.
649. shirley Millsaps Russellville, AR Because my cousin needs this for her son
650. Timothy McCabe San Francisco, CA
651. Linda Wesley Bakersfield, CA My niece needs these services (and my nephew!).
652. Milton Musser Los Angeles, CA
653. Sophia Zamora Riverbank, CA
654. Suneil Motwani fremont, CA Two of my very good friends are therapists for CCS and
impact the lives of many children who need their help.
These children need a fighting chance and these cuts are
taking away the professionals who are there to provide
them with the care that they need.
655. Martha A. Warren Antioch, CA Every, child needs a chance
656. armida i salazar
medina
657. Shalina Mann San Jose, CA
pittsburg, CA All children should receive medical attention for theire
needs regardless of financial status...
658. Britnie Snyder Oakley, CA A close friend of mine's child has special needs and hugely
benifit's from these services.
659. Char Braaten Fremont, CA These kids NEED the MTU, all of them. Putting an income
attached to this will harm ALL of the children who benefit
from this amazing program!!! All the therapist that work at
the MTU deserve to keep treating their patients! These
children need this program and have made such amazing
progress from their ability to participate in this
program-don't cut this program for these special needs
children-that will harm these children!!! This program
assists these parents to obtain much needed therapy with
a very dedicated group of therapists!!!
660. Mike Jochim Goleta, CA
661. Nancy Brown Morristown, NJ My 3 year old nephew Jackson in CA will be severely
impacted if enacted.
662. Deirdre Timoney Omagh, Ireland I believe in equal treatment for all regardless of income.
663. tyson heder Venice, CA
664. Molly Tuveson San Rafael, CA
665. Michael Bacani Walnut, CA
666. Melissa Conley Boston, MA
667. Christina Vera San Jose, CA
668. Dawn Bowman Sata Cruz, CA
669. Nina Kamatani Dublin, CA
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Name From Comments
670. Francine
Gonzalez
San Jose, CA
671. sara miller pleasant hill, CA
672. Kathi Hammill Saratoga, CA
673. Ashley Okada San Jose, CA
674. Katherine Jochim Palo Alto, CA My brother used these therapy programs growing up and
we wouldn't have been able to afford them under this new
program.
675. susan nguyen garden grove, CA
676. Jennifer Renell Castro Valley, CA CCS provides vital therapy services and medically
necessary equipment to help improve the lives of
special-needs children statewide. Rendering most families
ineligible would be devestating to these children, their
families, and statewide. Please support CCS!
677. Ann
Corselius-Willson
Santa Barbara, CA I have worked in the field of Sprcial Education for over 35
years. I have seen how children have benefited from the
therapy program. I feel it is part of their education and, as
such, should be treated as such - available to all.
678. Michelle Gross Union City, CA My daughter has been getting services since she was 1
year old. She is now almost 11 and wouldn't have gotten
as far as she has without her CCS therapists. Like many
others, we are a one income family right now and can't
afford to pay out of pocket for therapy and don't have it
covered through insurance.
679. Michael Jochim Goleta, CA
680. Maggie Servantes Martinez, CA I have an 11 1/2 year old son with Autism
681. Summer Olson Benicia, CA
682. Rebecca East Claremont, CA Have a sister in law that has friends that receive these
services and many are single income.
683. Amy Tracewell Santa Barbara, CA
684. Marjorie Pearson San Jose, CA
685. Rosemary Taylor San Diego, CA
686. Kathryn Cairns Hermon, ME
687. Eric DeJanvier Antioch, CA
688. Kathy Meeks Campbell, CA I am a mother of a 13yo with cerebral palsy. She has
received services for CCS and has benefitted greatly. She
is 100% mainstreamed into the school system, is and will
continue to be a active participate in our community
because of the help that she has received from CCS. I
myself am a physical therapist and understand the
importance of the PT/OT interventions that this population
of children need for their overall health (physically and
mentally) and well being.
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Name From Comments
689. Wendy Teller Greenville, NY because I am the grandparent of a special needs child that
needs these programs to exist ...
690. Krystal Bystrom Concord, CA
691. Sandra Janotta Camarillo, CA
692. Melissa Elejalde Mountain House, CA It's unfair to think that these kids don't need this help when
everyone knows how expensive and stressful it is for a
family to afford medical therapy. It's hard to have 2 working
parents when they have a child with these needs and most
American families need 2 workings parents to afford
therapy
693. Bill Michel Mountain View, CA
694. tamara fisher oakland, CA
695. Mary Rose
Azzopardi
Pleasant Hill, CA All children should have their medical and rehabilitaion, PT
and OT needs met regardless of their financial status.
696. Tim O'Hara Santa Clara, CA Generally the children that benefit from the MTP are
unable to obtain these crucial services elsewhere and it
would be a huge mistake to decrease or limit the services
for these kids. To many other areas to make cuts from.
Need to limit services to able bodied adults before you
impact the needs of these kids.
697. Nancy Collier Antioch, CA I work in the medical field, need you ask? Many friends
whose children need this.
698. Sharon Bonenfant Moreno Valley, CA
699. Marcus Duskin San Francisco, CA I am an on-call employee of CCS who feels that the
services provided to families is very important.
700. Emil Rainer Toronto, Canada
701. Anne Wells Santa Barbara, CA The CCS Medical Therapy Unit is the primary source of
physical and occupational therapy for my daughter. Our
insurance, Anthem Blue Cross, does not cover these
services. While my husband and I work full time, we cannot
afford to pay out of pocket for these services. We are tax
paying US citizens and have a right to services that are
provided for free to non-US citizens and low to no-tax
paying citizens. CCS MTU is efficient and effective. It's the
reason that our daughter is walking. Brown is looking to fix
something that is not broken. Stop paving so many streets
via "stimulus" at the expense of the protection and
education of our youth.
702. Angelica Butler Goleta, CA As a stay at home mom of twins with special needs CCS
MTU is the only option around that can give my children
the therapy they need. I don't believe that families of
special needs children should be worried about the cost of
therapy. The proposed income requirements have nothing
to do with the needs of the children and in essence neglect
those children that desperately need that extra attention
and care.
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Name From Comments
703. Rebecca Sun Burbank, CA
704. D PS Martinez, CA Its important to me because my daughter who was born
with Sturge-Weber Syndrome really needs the services
that CCS provides. The physical Theraphy and
Group/Social Theraphy services have been invaluable. My
daughter is more confident and sure of herself as result.
Please keep these service for all that need them. .
Thanks for your time,
DPS
705. Jennie Marquez milpitas, CA
706. Sara Moussavian Palo Alto, CA
707. Kelli Lee San Jose, CA
708. Grace Lee Santa Clara, CA
709. Char Braaten Santa Clara, CA Save the MTU!!!
710. Christopher
Dreyer
New Smyrna Beach,
FL
Because of my niece's daughter that I love.
711. Ian Butler Goelta, CA Helping children overcome debilitating conditions helps
society as a whole, not just the individual children and their
families.
712. Champika
Valencia
Mountain View, CA Why not cut the services of welfare benefits for families
who are fraudulently receiving every penny that they can
get it from the State. Some people are taking the
advantage of all government programs such as food
stamps, housing benefits, disability income. My neighbors
who are on welfare (both adults) receive every help that
they can get from the State, yet they have the money to
party at nights, smoke cigarettes and drugs, all day long
their lights and TVs are on, unlimited cell phone talks and
texts, driving nice cars, doing side jobs, YET THE STATE
PAYS FOR THEM TO LIVE A SUCH A GOOD LIFE.
I work fulltime, going to school at night, and I am a faithful
taxpayer and my tax goes to the people like my neighbors,
YET, the Governor is proposing to cut the therapy services
for my son who receives the therapy from CCS. Governor
should come up with a proposal to reduce welfare benefits
to people who do not NEED WELFAR BENEFITS. Why
can’t he come up with a better system that people cannot
fraudulently receive welfare benefits and live a luxury life
while people like me trying to do the right thing in this
country, YET the Governor is proposing to cut services for
children who have legitimate reasons.
WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE? This is
ridiculous and unfair for families who have been faithfully
paying their taxes and do the right thing to the State
Government.
713. Debbi Friedman Palo Alto, CA As a professional I know how valuable these services are
to our medically fragile patients.
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Name From Comments
714. Rachel Vega San Jose, CA I have 2 nieces with Cerebral Palsy and I also have many
friends with disabled children who benifit from this service.
Please DO NOT take it out on these innocent children
715. Ben Mandac Santa Clara, CA This is not frivolous care. It is mandated by federal law and
reason for care services are well defined.
716. kelly becker oakland, CA we have a 4 year old son with cp who has been going to
ccs since 8 months. he has progressed a lot due to the
services he has received. he has made important
relationships with his therapists. the support there is so
important for families with kids with special needs. don't
pinch out the middle class who is already struggling. don't
take away these services from children who need them.
special needs affect all classes and all deserve equal
treatment.
717. Aaron Pellow Alta Loma, CA
718. Haley Orton Santa Barbara, CA
719. Stacie Lopez Oxnard, CA Both of my twins receive services throuhg CCS. Without
the support from this program, my boys would not receive
the PT and OT they need. It makes no sense to cut
services in a situation such as this when being proactive is
what will allow these children to become PRODUCTIVE
and HEALTHY members of society!
720. blue mcright Venice, CA
721. ray peacock antioch, CA
722. Olaf Saul Atascadero, CA
723. Janet Kendall Sunnyvale, CA Many of the CCS funds have been cut in previous years,
no more!
724. Katelyn
Westbrook
Antioch, CA
725. andrea ayala Bay Point, CA
726. Thaddeus Martin Patterson, CA
727. Monica Lovell Fillmore, UT My niece has benefited from this special program. Please
do not take this away from her and so many other special
needs children.
728. Charis van der
Heide
Goleta, CA My son was born with spina bifida. The therapy has has
received from the Medical Therapy Program has helped
him learn to walk with a walker. With continued therapy he
may learn to walk without help. We would not be about to
pay for therapy outside of this wonderful program.
729. Lori Dean Victorville, CA If this proposal happens, there will be thousands of
children that will not recieve the therapy services that they
desperately need to achieve their greatest potential.
Haven't these kids lost enough already?
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Name From Comments
730. Barbara Becker Milwaukee, WI Do not cut the budget at the expense of these special
needs children. The kids that so benefit from these
programs already suffer many disadvantages, as do their
families, no matter what their income level.
731. Steve Becker Milwaukee, WI My grandson is a client of the MTP. He has made
important strides forward with this vital program. Don't
make the availability of these California Children's Services
more difficult to access. The cost of living in California is
already a challenge for much of the general population.
732. Kim Caughey Seattle, WA My son has special needs and would be a client if we lived
in California. He gets services through my employer's
amazing insurance, but we'd be struggling if I worked
elsewhere. All children should have the opportunity to
achieve their potential and be able to access their
environment to their fullest potential and do as much self
help care as possible.
733. Guadalupe
Sanchez
734. Jennifer Batacan San Francisco, CA
Milpitas, CA I have disabled family members and if wasn't for the help
of the programs they probably wouldn't be with us.
735. Sonia Murray San Francisco, CA my 5-year old's condition is similar to ruby's. she is
benefitting tremendously from the CCS MTP. As a middle
class san francisco family, it goes without saying that our
income surpasses the limit proposed in the budget cut, yet
it would be difficult for us to provide her with similar
services and she would most likely have to go with less.
beyond that, the proposed cut would certainly result in
laying off a large number of therapists, who would then
potentially increase the ranks of the unemployed and need
services from the state to make ends meet. sounds like a
lose-lose to me.
736. Jennifer Mehl Santa Maria, CA One of my sons has been receiving Medical Therapy
services from CCS since he was 8 months old (he is 4
now) with a diagnosis of cerebral palsy. With the CCS
therapists' help, he has learned to walk independently at
the age of 3 and has made significant gains in every level
of functional daily living skills. It would be a real shame if
thousands of families were pushed out of this program due
to financial ineligibility. Insurance companies do not cover
pediatric therapies well, in fact, many of them do not cover
them at all or in a limited fashion.
737. Laurie Strawn San Francisco, CA This income requirement is yet another potential stumbling
block to getting critically needed services to children when
they need them. Many times, being the parent of a child
with a disability is overwhelming, stressful, and simply
much too difficult. Putting one more hurdle in front of
parents may mean not getting services at all.
California Children's Services is vital to helping kids to
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Name From Comments
737. Laurie Strawn San Francisco, CA (continued from previous page)
progress and to thrive. Our family is grateful to all of our
therapists at CCS. Our daughter will be more independent,
stronger, and more able to pursue her own goals as an
adult, thanks to the early intervention and excellent work at
CCS.
738. Mary Deauville San Jose, CA CCS Therapy has made a major difference in the life of my
child and other children who have received their services.
The therapists are highly qualified in these specific area of
our children's needs. Please do not cut the services. They
are needed by these special children.
739. Annette Percival Orlando, FL My nephew needs that aid!
740. Nancy Mach SF, CA
741. Julie Castro San Jose, CA I work in the Bay Area and have worked in LA with children
who may have CCS services as well as Early Start or
Regional Center. Forty K in much of California is
essentially low-income. People are able to qualify for
affordable housing waitlists based on such incomes
(housing is often unavailable, but that is anther concern).
Many families with incomes of over $40,000 would still not
be able to afford weekly OT and PT services. These
families are often having to pay out-of-pocket for durable
medical equipment that neither CCS nor their insurance
cover. The OT, PT, and other MTU services are crucial for
these children's development. This suggestion is not only
"penny wise and pound foolish," but it is also cruel and
discriminatory. We are developing a system whereby only
wealthy disabled children or extremely low-income
disabled children receive the help that they need in order
to reach their potential. Please continue the current
program, which serves all of the children with eligible
conditions for medical therapy through CCS with no added
cost to the parent. Please understand that working poor,
lower-middle-class, and even middle-class families are
already stretched financially to cover extra costs due to the
children's disabilities. They qualify for no extra subsidies
for childcare, for recreation programs, or for the other costs
related to having a child. Please reconsider this stealing
from the most vulnerable. Can California not consider
taxing its wealthiest citizens and/or closing corporate tax
loopholes to add revenue? Is our only option to steal from
our most vulnerable citizens? I feel ashamed to live and
pay taxes here.
742. Janice Darche Castro Valley, CA
743. Kathleen Marquez Modesto, CA
744. Sarah DeMarco Turnersville, NJ
745. Marilyn Mullaney Buellton, CA I know what good comes from it. This is a much needed
program
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Name From Comments
746. deb tysall Pioneertown, CA My friends daughter has special needs, and I am very
much against this proposal to cut the budget
747. Steffanie Reed Sonroa, CA As someone who has a rare brain disease, that was
diagnosis later in life, I know how important these
programs are for families. While it seems easy to cut these
and other programs liek this, it is really hurting these
children. We have come so far as a nation and in the world
from 50 years ago, look at what we have learned in that
span...kids with disablities do contribute to our society if
they are given the opportunity and therapy to do so.
Please do not cut these programs.
748. Heather Bystrom Hayward, CA
749. brigette bauer antioch, CA
750. Eieen Crumm Albany, CA
751. Bonnie Soule New boston, NH
752. Linda Wolff Los Osos, CA
753. Kathleen Worsley Bakersfield, CA As a pediatric nurse and friend to special needs parents it
is clear that these parents need more support! Not less.
They have increased day-to-day tasks, in addition to health
complications that parents of "healthy" children could never
imagine... and its for the life of the child (however long or
short that may be). These kids need more support to foster
independence and improved quality of life.
754. Rene Valencia Mountain View, CA Children with dissabilities and adults deserve the right to
get OT, PT due to be born with a dissability or adquiring it
thru an injury. Money is WASTED on "INVASIONS" to
other countries, giving money to the non needed living on
section 8. Please Gobernor think right and don't cut the
benefits to families with children with special needs. Me as
a parent of a dissable child will pray God for a special
blessing for your family and you for doing the "right thing".
755. LORNA
HULSTROM
Perris, CA
756. Amy Sabatier Downingtown, PA Please continue to help these children now do that later
they are productive adults. This matters.
757. Melani Kumamaru San Jose, CA
758. Arleen Dunn San Jose, CA
759. Maryann Wolff Novato, CA
760. Jolene Griep Yucaipa, CA My son who has CP right hemiplegia has been receiving
both PT and OT through CCS on a weekly basis since he
was 10 months old As a result he is now able to walk and
use his right arm better. With the proposed changes, he
would likely have only received 12 visits a year. He
wouldn't be doing what he can with only monthly therapy.
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Name From Comments
760. Jolene Griep Yucaipa, CA (continued from previous page)
We work with him at home, but he has truly benefited from
the skilled expertise of his therapists.
761. Marjorie McCloy Salt Lake City, UT My grandson has CP and receives therapy at CCS. My
daughter and her husband make decent money, but with
all expenses of caring for a child with CP, there is not
much left over. It would be hard for them if they lost the
free services of CCS, but much more so on families who
are only slightly above the cut-off. These services are vital
for children with CP and their families. Not to mention what
would happen to the therapists if the Center is closed
down. Please rethink this, and give all children a fair
chance to be the best they can be.
762. Shanna Lubold Fall River, MA
763. Helen Phung Pacifica, CA
764. Andrea Jones san francisco, CA
765. Yunwen Huang West Hills, CA
766. Renee Cortise San Jose, CA CCS provides high quality, specialized OT and PT services
to children with speical needs. The therapists also assist
families in finding equipment and resources that help their
children to become more independent with their mobility
and activities of daily living such as dressing and eating.
Without the expertise of these therapists, families often
would not know where to turn for cost-effective solutions to
their children's needs.
767. Katherine Kalar San Jose, CA CCS is a unique program that provides care to all those
that qualify, regardless of their income. It allows therapists
to provide care to children with long term conditions at a
frequency that may not be possible with private insurance
only.
768. Naomi Martinez Wilmington, CA I know several families who rely on this program for their
children. This is something most families can't do with out
and the children are what is most important...
769. Elijah
Guadarrama
Austin, TX Jesus said whatever you did for the least of these you did
on to me. For such belong the Kingdom of God. We
should've have to think twice about helping children that
should always be a first priority in protecting them and
helping as we can.
770. Karen Foster Fremont, CA The children who receive services from California
Children's Services depend on this program to provide
medical, OT and PT services, the staff has unique
experience in helping this population.
771. Paul Gallarate San Jose, CA I am concerned about children with disabilities and would
not want them to miss out on services that help them to
become more functional.
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Name From Comments
772. lacey harris oceanside, CA My nephew uses these services for his special needs and
its sad to think he may not get the help he needs because
of a budget cut.
773. Carissa Sealy pittsburg, CA
774. Jennifer Cammisa Sunnyvale, CA I work at CCS and see families that struggle financially
even though they don't qualify for the broader CCS
program. MTP children require even more services and
medical equipment that insurance usually does not fully
cover. These families are already burdened with the extra
effort, time, and money required to care for a disabled
child. Without CCS MTP, the medical care and life skills of
these children would be severely compromised.
775. Sandy Maytham Simonstown, South
Africa
776. Marilyn Niles Oakdale, CA
777. Thomas Kalar San jose, CA
778. Jessica Snyder San Jose, CA Children are our future! Why take funding away from those
who truly need it!
779. James Heinrichs Clovis, CA I have family members who would not have therapy
available to them if these cuts were made.
780. Kelly Sherman Turlock, CA My daughter has CP and received PT and OT through
CCS and it is SO IMPORTANT for her to keep receiving
these services.
781. Jack Enriquez Milpitas, CA
782. Melissa Ens Fresno, CA I have family members with disabled children and know
there are better places to cut spending in Sacramento!!!
783. Josephine Park Burlingame, CA
784. Lainie Gray Watsonville, CA
785. Joe Cook Santa Clara, CA
786. Carol Short Ojai, CA Because my friend relies on these services for her two
boys: these services are not a luxury but a necessity.
787. Mary Erb Santa Cruz, CA Disgraceful to take away such a necessary investment in
California's children. Take away from oil companies and
corporations that gouge us all!
788. Jon Nickerson San Jose, CA
789. Katherine
Adamiak-Pellow
Alta Loma, CA
790. Maria Cammisa San Jose, CA
791. Kay Allen Davis, CA The most vulnerable among us should be the highest
priority for budget support, not the least.
792. Jim Calhoun Mt. View, CA I have friends with children with special needs and
everyone has a right to enjoy being alive i.e. good quality
of life no matter their physical / mental condition.
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Name From Comments
793. Martha Wright San Leandro, CA My daughter receives CCS therapy services and I know
from experience, they are invaluable. Denying these
services to families in the middle class, even the working
poor, will will in fact place hundreds of California children in
danger of real pain and suffering. The therapy services
provided by CCS will be difficult to find and simply not
affordable for most of these families and children
recovering from surgery or facing from a variety of medical
disorders will suffer. Physical therapy eases pain, improves
mobility and helps parents and children cope with very very
difficult medical issues and significantly improve quality of
life.
794. Marion van der
Heide
San Jose, CA Both our son (MR) and our grandson (spina bifida) will be
severely impacted by this
795. Brooke Biggs San Francisco, CA Please don't eliminate these crucial services for children
who really need them.
796. Deirdre Benedict San Leadnro, CA
797. Diane Larkin Sebastopol, CA
798. Marcia Whitaker Union City, CA
799. Tom Godfrey Hawley, PA it's a no-brainer!
800. Dori Maxon Richmond, CA
801. Alex Baker Soquel, CA My cousin benefits from medical therapy programs!
802. Betsy Merzenich oakland, CA this is a necessary service for so many children and youth!
it is absolutely cruel to cut this needed support for those
who already are experiencing so much suffering.
803. Harold Ens Fresno, CA These special needs kids deserve our public support.
804. Albert Mabeza San Jose, CA
805. Valerie Lee emeryville, CA
806. Naomi Lobell Santa Cruz, CA
807. eliza van gerbig san francisco, CA
808. Amy Lopez Watsonville, CA My son currently received CCS Medical Therapy. If this
budget passes he will lose his services.
809. Josh Lopez Watsonville, CA Why is CA trying to take services away from our state's
most vulnerable citizens?
810. stephanie barclay arroyo grande, CA
811. Patricia Volpe San Carlos, CA This cut is penny wise and pound foolish. Early
intervention will help these children lead more productive
and independent lives.
812. Laurel Mehler Santa Barbara, CA
813. Amelia Crumm New HAmpton, NY
814. janet byrd Watsonville, CA I have had students who need the services of CCS. It is
crucial that these children receive these much needed
services.
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Name From Comments
815. Thania Salazar Oakland, CA
816. Nedra Shunk Santa Clara, CA It is unbelievable that our elected representatives would try
to balance the budget on the backs of the children and
their families who are most in need of their help.
817. Donald Sharp Louisville, KY My neice uses/needs this therapy to contnue to develop
her muscles. There are thousands of other children that
need this type of therapy just to survive.
818. Jane Herndon Sellersburg, IN My cousin's child suffered a tramatic brain injury at the age
of 3 due to an accident. She requires a great deal of
medical and physical attention. Her parents are wonderful,
but the financial hardship on the family has been difficult.
819. Kelly Brown Titusville, FL Children need represemtation
820. Kaori Takahashi Oakland, CA
821. steve wright oakland, CA It is so vile, so horribly vile, when the most vulnerable, the
most in need of societies largess are the ones who are cut.
This makes no sense. These services are vital for the
children and vital for their families. If nothing else, these
services enable their parents to maintain themselves are
productive participants in the economy. Please. Please.
Please, leave these services in place.
822. Sharlene
Rodenberg
Saratoga, CA
823. Leslie Anido San Jose, CA Many students would not get the therapy and the durable
medical equipment necessary for them to attend and
benefit from their educational program. The school districts
would be required to pick up the slack in care by the
insurance companies. Most school districts cannot afford
to do this and do not have the expertise to be responsible
for the intensive care needed by children with physical and
medical disabilities.
824. ellen mccarthy san leandro, CA Don't make kids health pay for the budget probems
created by foolish adults.
825. frances
haselsteiner
berkeley, CA
826. julia azich brentwood, CA
827. Maureen Mehler Laguna Woods, CA
828. April Carlson Campbell, CA I am a teacher of students with orthopedic impairments.
100% of my current caseload are clients of CCS. The
services provided by CCS OTs and PTs enable my
students to maintain physical functioning levels or in most
cases, improve functioning levels and increase their
independence. To cut services to this vulnerable
population is both unethical and inhumane. It is shameful
that our state leadership is attempting to balance the state
budget on the backs of disabled children.
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Name From Comments
829. Carol Cohen Piedmont, CA My son has Becker Muscular Dystrophy and is not regional
center eligible, therefore we are not eligible for the dd
waiver. Without CCS MtP he wouldn't be doing as well as
he is. We couldn't afford private pay PT and OT and Kaiser
refused to provide any therapy services.
830. Tracy Nevill Bodega, CA There are many hard working families who are trying to
pay for all of these services and need assistance.
831. Stacy Baron Santn barbara, CA
832. Ruth Konoff Albany, CA These children deserve our care.
833. Susan Walton Aptos, CA
834. Jessica Margolin San Francisco, CA
835. Dorothy Loughrey Laguna Woods, CA
836. yuritze guzman brentwood, CA
837. Carol McNulty Capitola, CA
838. Akane Karasawa Carlsbad, CA
839. Margaret
Pearlman
Laguna Woods, CA
840. Debbie Burck San Pedro, CA We must not forget about these kids.they are human
being.
841. Laura Mytrofaniuk San Jose, CA
842. Katy Brockway Reno, NV
843. Anita
Hammerschlag
Laguna Woods, CA
844. dalina klan sb, CA my friend's son needs this therapy and they cannot afford it
otherwise.
845. Geneva Travis Santa Barbara, CA
846. Nicolie Bolster Berkeley, CA
847. Amy Fritz San Francisco, CA
848. Diep Mai Leesburg, VA
849. Brooke Adamiak Glendora, CA
850. Kelley Prebil San Bruno, CA
851. Filip Handl Jr Lincoln, CA
852. Karen Spychala San Jose, CA
853. Angela Atkins Upland, CA
854. Pat Howard Napa, CA
855. Aimee Allison oakland, CA
856. Matthew
Esparrago
Fremont, CA
857. Marla Hettinger Los Angeles, CA It's important to me and many others who are in such need
of these programs. It's not a want, it's a need.
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Name From Comments
858. Mike Olliges Bristow, VA
859. nicole ramirez sacramento, CA
860. Don Renwick San Jose, CA
861. Kathleen
Ingwerson
San Jose, CA
862. Jill Black Santa Barbara, CA
863. gabrielle marshall Dublin, CA
864. Jessica Fiedler Berkeley, CA
865. maggie o'reilly berkeley, CA
866. Kenji Kudo San Jose, CA I am a high school teacher with all orthopedically impaired
students. I know how important these additional services
are for my students.
867. CHristine Lund Palo Alto, CA
868. karin stohn santa cruz, CA
869. Karen Mullaly San Jose, CA
870. Alice DiMicele Medford, OR
871. Molly McConville Los Gatos, CA special needs children need services not to be cut
872. M Martin san jose, CA
873. Mary Scibek Vacaville, CA
874. carol chen santa clara, CA
875. Jo Larsen Williams, OR
876. Jennifer Walsh Colma, CA
877. kathleen duncan fountain valley, CA my granddaughter had a stroke at birth
878. Robert McCarthy San Francisco, CA I am disabled
879. Anaperla
Aureoles
San francisco, CA Childern matter. I was a disabled chil living in the 1950's in
this country and it was such program the would come to
my aid.It was the work of JFK and his programs that
altered my live. All childern matter and we, the mothers
and fathers ect need to speak up and reach out to support
these programs, When ? I say now and always.
880. Melanie Taylor La Verne, CA My daughter who has Arthrogryposis is part of CCS and
has come so far in life, thanks to them.
881. Stephanie Yosh Burbank, CA
882. Amber Hall Lafargeville, NY
883. Donna Willmott San Francisco, CA
884. An-Chi Lu Union City, CA
885. Phyllis Twelves Roseville, CA My grandchild has spastic CP. All four limbs. Without help
from the state the parents would be financially ruined.
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Name From Comments
886. Lisa Ayer San Mateo, CA My son with Cerebral Palsy will lose his therapy which is
high quality and we cannot afford the same on our own,
even with medical insurance.
887. Anissah
Tomas-Rosales
marathon, FL
888. Elizabeth Gomes Santa Rosa, CA While it might be reasonable for very wealthy parents to
pay for all or part of their child's therapy, setting the limit
this low is completely unfair to many. It will ultimately add
to the budget problems of the state if children are unable to
learn skills to become contributing members of society.
889. Pamela Meuser Millbrae, CA
890. gunjeet sra Austin, TX
891. Murad Ainuddin La Verne, CA
892. Samantha
Ainuddin
893. Teresa Caldwell Upland, CA
894. Dan Miller State College, PA
895. Elizabeth Conte Elizabethtown, PA
896. stefanie
matsuoka-luning
Havertown, PA My little niece was born with Arthrogryposis. She has
benefited from CCS and because of CCS, she has been
able to crawl, go up stairs and walk! Do not deprived future
little ones of this valuable service!
Alameda, CA
897. Tricia Heine Walnut Creek, CA
898. Rebecca Brenner Pleasanton, CA
899. Cecilia Kuhn Redwood City, CA Our 3 year old Mady is a stroke survivor. She's been at
CCS since she was 1. The only reason her left hand opens
is OT at CCS.
900. Robin Lovell Oakland, CA Therapy and other treatment is critical for kids! Had it not
been for the services provided by California children's
services for my son 20 years ago, he likely wouldn't have
been able to achieve the academic and social-emotional
success he has today (he is a sophomore in university
now).
901. Hilary Twelves Roseville, CA I have a niece with Cerebral Palsy who desperately needs
this therapy!
902. Ana Ortiz Gastonia, NC
903. Carrie Doolittle San Jose, CA I am a school nurse for students with exceptional needs.
Most of my students would not be as highly functional and
socially contributory without the services of CCS. You
cannot possible think that an income level of $41K is
enough to support a child in these services, especially in
CA. The services should be free for incomes under 100K
and reduced for 100K-200K. Thank you.
904. Cynthia Ting San Jose, CA
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Name From Comments
905. Sara Willen Folsom, CA
906. Mayrin Bunyagidj Menlo Park, CA
907. Steve Yeung Los Angeles, CA
908. Courtney
Caviggia
San jose, CA
909. Abigail Arambulo Azusa, CA CCS MTP provides vital therapy to enable children to
develop skills and receive equipment that allows them to
be as independent as possible. Cutting their services will
prevent many families from getting therapy services for
their children.
910. Michael Chang McLean, VA
911. Mia Straghalis San Francisco, CA The budget cuts will affect the services my friend's sons
currently has access to.
912. Mari-Elena
Durand
San Jose, CA
913. Jen Nguyen rosemead, CA
914. David Merrill Chino, CA
915. Claire Cocroft Philadelphia, PA
916. tina yang Pasadena, CA Children need these services to help them live a more
normal and integrated life.
917. Jill Painter Mountain View, CA I am an OT and did an internship with CCS. The service is
so essential for so many families.
918. Jennifer Adams 521, CA Services for our most vulnerable populations are important
for all of us!
919. erin loscialpo tustin, CA
920. Emily Altekruse San Jose, CA
921. jillian Munguia west covina, CA This is very important to me because my son was born
with Arthrogyposis and he recieves his therapy through
CCS.If it werent for CCS i have no idea how we would be
able to afford his therapy expenses.They are so
expensive!! We already work so much, but i would have to
get a second job and be way from my little angel even
more. PLEASE sign this petition! Thank you!
922. John Peurach San Francisco, CA
923. Steven Merrill Chino, CA
924. May Wong Boston, MA
925. Dorothy Deng Fairfax, VA
926. Kevin Merrill Chino, CA Phyiscal therapy is a fundamental form of medical
treatment which is essential to a special group of
individuals who benefit dearly from pediatric therapists. By
signing this, we are all making a choice to decide that
children of every economic circumstance deserves an
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Name From Comments
926. Kevin Merrill Chino, CA (continued from previous page)
equal oppurtunity at reaping the life changing benefits that
physical therapy does indeed provide.
927. Michelle Holdt SF, CA
928. Carrie Nelson Goleta, CA
929. Maria Yang Sunnyvale, CA
930. Heather Scanlon Rocklin, CA My child is a Ccs client, and without services not only
Theropy but the medical equipment that keeps my child
alive is from CCS breathing vent, suction heart monitor.
With out these my child would not be able to live And on
retuRn the state would still have to pay through medi-cal.
931. Lotus Lau Temple City, CA
932. Francoise
Allamanche
933. Sharlina
Gharibian
Sunnyvale,, CA Children Disability is not measurable with family income !
La Crescenta, CA
934. Teresa Kropp Canoga Park, CA Because I also have a special needs child.
935. Alex Ng Cerritos, CA
936. Cynthia Beach San Jose, CA We have close friends who has children with spina bifida
937. Ana Marcos San Mateo, CA I believe that this services will not only help the family but it
gives them hope and changes lives.
938. Alex Hardt San Jose, CA
939. Julia McNally Grafton, WI
940. Leslie Reinert Friendswood, TX
941. Claudia Prado Newark, CA
942. Joseph Gauder Covelo, CA
943. Walter Sherman Turlock, CA
944. Jon Lee San Lorenzo, CA
945. Jim Yonashiro San Francisco, CA Don't abandon our children with special needs!
946. pam feldman santa cruz, CA
947. Jennifer Sato Whittier, CA
948. Meagan James
Cuell
949. Bambang
Setiyawan
Alameda, CA My best friend has a son who is diagnosed with cerebral
palsy. He will lose out on physical therapy and his
occupational therapy if this passes. We can not abandon
our special needs children and their families trying to get
the very best care for a very stressful situation. Show
compassion please!
Sunnyvale, CA
950. Diana Cupich San Jose, CA This affects a close family friend who would suffer without
these services.
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Name From Comments
951. Steve Lo Pleasanton, CA
952. Zeela Diwa Cerritos, CA As an occupational therapist and former CCS Student
Intern for the Costa Mesa branch in fall 2008, I strongly
agree with the CCS program and feel that it is a worthy
service being provided to children and their families.
953. MIMI CLARKE SAN FRANCISCO,
CA
954. Rebecca Chen Arcadia, CA
get a clue people!
955. Audrey Vernick San Francisco, CA The governor's proposed budget will affect Bennett and
children like him drastically. It proposes to cut CCS (CA
Children's Services) therapy services for children whose
families make more than $40K and kids who seem "mild."
CCS has provided essential, high quality therapy for
Bennett since he was 6 months old. He is doing very well,
but continues to need therapy twice a week so he can use
his left side more effectively.
The proposed cuts are only .07% of the budget and don't
really save the state money; it just moves around which
organization pays. It is looking towards school districts and
insurance companies to provide and pay - which means
we all pay more. It is so important that children with
Cerebral Palsy and similar diagnosis' receive therapy as
soon as possible to help them reach their full potential.
This proposed budget cut would effectively take away
therapy from children who need it. It doesn't cost you
anything except a couple minutes of your time to sign this
petition. You can also like it on Facebook.
THANK YOU for your time and support!!
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/SaveCCS-therapy/
956. Jessica Neal San Jose, CA These children need care and attention...please don't take
away their funding.
957. Bryant Lee Santa Clara, CA
958. claudia gutierrez oakland, CA
959. Diego Valderrama San Francisco, CA
960. Lisa Bloch Mill Valley, CA My daughter has received physical therapy through CCS
since she was seven month's old and it has made all the
difference for her. We would never have been able to
afford it by ourselves, even though we earn more than the
$40K proposed threshold. Early intervention is key for our
children!
961. ronit drobey San Francisco, CA This issue is important to me because all children should
get what they need every day--only in that way can we
move forward as a society.
962. Scott
Hetherington
Redwood city, CA I have a son with special needs and know firsthand how
these important services are for a child.
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Name From Comments
963. Lisa Katzman Oakland, CA CCS provides valuable therapy services and equipment to
children regardless of family income, all of which
contributes to improving their quality of life. These services
play a significant role in ensuring that these children can
function as contributing members of our society in the
future. Let's not take these important services away!
964. M Carmela
Abraham
965. Thomas Maguire Sonora, CA
Palo Alto, CA Having tried to look for long term occupational and physical
therapies for my daughter I can attest that there are very
few resources available to disabled children outside of
CCS and those are rarely covered by health insurance for
the time needed. These children are given skills,
opportunities and strengths that help make them
contributing members to society as adults. We should be
putting more money into supporting them not taking money
away.
966. Ajmal Noorani Mill Valley, CA My son has muscular dystrophy and CCS services are
crucial to him.
967. Susan Kaufman Hesperia, CA
968. Millicent Skiles Mill Valley, CA My friend's daughter was born with physical disabilities. I
know how much it has meant to everyone in that family to
have the program available. It's not like they asked or
planned to be in this situation. If they were without this
program, I think it's highly unlikely they would be able to
make ends meet. We as the proverbial "village" have a
duty to protect all of our young and to give them the best
chance in life.
969. ALFRED BLOCH PALM DESERT, CA
970. mary loughran Alameda, CA
971. Marion Summers Lakeport, CA My grandson has cerebral palsy.
972. ANA GOMEZ SAN BRUNO, CA
973. Annette
LOSCIALPO
974. Sabrina
Thompson
HUNTINGTON
BEACH, CA
Santa Clara, CA
975. Ted Chung Santa clara, CA
My grandson has special needs-please let him get the help
that will aid him in reaching his full potential.
976. Erika Ragland San Francisco, CA CCS therapists have helped our son avoid costly
contractures and other medical complications and have
helped guide us towards purchasing costly but necessary
and appropriate medical equipment (wheelchair, etc.) that
he needs to live his life with the dignity and independence
of a typical 5 year old. His therapists are invaluable and he
needs the services.
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Name From Comments
977. Jim Shunk Santa Clara, CA As a California taxpayer, I would strongly request that
funding for the Medical Therapy Program be retained
without the proposed financial eligibility standards. Let's
find the needed budget cuts elsewhere - not at the
expense of providing care for these unfortunate children.
978. Natalie Dragotto Dana Point, CA My Daughter is enrolled in CCS. I seriously don't know
what I would do without their services. Not only do they
help with home programs with PT/OT but also help in our
decisions on equipment that best fit's the needs of our
daughter.
979. L Yitzblochi San Francisco, CA
980. Crystal coughlin Canyon Lake, CA My son has cerebral palsy. CCS has helped him so much.
They have been there for us and gotten us through this
tough time. I dont know what we would do without them.
981. Sabra Inslicht Tiburon, CA My son was born with fibular hemimelia, a condition in
which he has a shorter leg and is missing several bones.
At birth, a local doctor told us that we would probably need
to amputate my son's leg for him to ever be able to walk.
We began with CCS when he was one month old. We
have since found another doctor who was able to save our
son's leg through reconstructive surgery. CCS therapists
guided us throughout the decision making process and
difficult transition across providers. They also provided the
necessary physical therapy and support through a costly
and very difficult reconstruction procedure. At times, this
required twice daily physical therapy for months and
ongoing weekly PT for years. While our insurance covered
the initial portion of physical therapy, we would were
capped in # sessions and would have been required to pay
thousands of dollars outside of the tens of thousands of
dollars that we have already paid for the surgeries. My son
has now earned his first belt in Tae Kwon Do and has
skied for the first time in his life. This would not be possible
without the help and support of his CCS therapists.
982. Rhonda
Rodriguez
San Clemente, CA
983. elizabeth crumm campbell, CA Students with severe disabilities benefit greatly from OT,
PT, SLP, & CCS services. Will Sacramento take care of
their needs?
984. Kelli Shanahan San Jose, CA I have dear friends with a special needs child that will not
be able to continue their childs' therapy without this
program.
985. Zenaida Jimenez Dixon, CA CCS has provided my daughter with medical equipment
that she needs to have a better life
986. Joshua Samuels San Francisco, CA
987. Roger Kimbrough Santa Cruz, CA
988. Page Scarpine Silverdale, WA Because my friends' son depends on these services.
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Name From Comments
989. Tammy McQuinn Canyon Lake, CA Because Special needs kids deserve this..They go through
enough and the Parents too! Keep It going~
990. Matthew Madsen Salinas, CA
991. Tim Spangberg San Jose, CA
992. Pennie Odell Salinas, CA
993. Mary Berkey San Jose, CA This issue is important to me because I've seen the
progress that colleagues' children have made because of
these services
994. Kathy Collin Victorville, CA
995. Ella Leshchenko San Francisco, CA I am preschool program provider. In the last 10 years I had
3 children in strong need for CCS therapy program. All 3 of
them got much better only because being able to get help
from the state. Living costs these days are incredibly high
and not all the parents can get private sessions for their
children, med insurance pays only for the small number of
sessions. Young adults who immigrate to USA get so
much money these days that they don't need to work first 3
year. I think they are should be #1 for getting cuts.
996. Trisha Smothers Riverside, CA
997. Isabel Lydon San Francisco, CA My son Thomas has received CCS PT & OT since he was
4 months old. He gets about 1 hour per week of these
much needed services. With this intervention he is now
able to hold on to objects and has the ability to weight bare
on his legs, even take a step or two with assistance. The
CCS team has been invaluable advising on necessary
home equipment and being a liaison to a very difficult to
penetrate medi-cal system. You may not think it is a big
deal for Thomas to weight bare for such a small period of
time, but it is. It is medically necessary for breathing and
digestion to mention a few. Have you tried sitting in a chair
with limited mobility for 14 hours a day? It hurts! Without
CCS we would have depleted much of our resources
pursuing therapies that may or may not have been
appropriate for Thomas. Or we would not be able to
augment the current therapy he gets with our resources as
we do. What is not understood is that for people who have
as serious a need as Thomas, these services are proactive
and preventative. In the long run it saves money and is a
necessary part of the continuum of care disabled children
require as some of our most vulnerable citizens.
998. linda flores Watsonville, CA
999. Deeci
Gray-Schlink
San Francisco, CA
1,000. michael fullerton canyon lake, CA Special needs kids have special needs, just as the name
says
1,001. Anika Brownlee Colorado Springs, CO
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1,002. Kelly Daniel Carlsbad, CA Corbin

Name From Comments
1,020. Kristina Elliott Sunnyvale, CA (continued from previous page)
would be so disheartening if these services were taken
away from him.
1,021. adriana
Tzokas-Archuleta
Los Angeles, CA
1,022. Courtney Asbill Alameda, CA
1,023. Elbert Chen San Francisco, CA Our society need to pull together and help these children
who are so needy and deserving of our collective
compassion. Cut the budget somewhere else!
1,024. Megan Eorio San Ramon, CA
1,025. Kelli Mullen Campbell, CA My nephew's is in this program and without it we would be
lost.
1,026. Linda Larsen Murrieta, CA I know someone who it has helped very very much!
1,027. sandra corrales sunnyvale, CA
1,028. Amanda Wede Canyon Lake, CA
1,029. Kim
Mendoza-Dungo
Daly City, CA
1,030. Jennifer Walsh Sonora, CA I have 2 children with special needs that use these
resources at our public school. I can't imagine any of these
services not being provided to a child because of their
parents income.
1,031. Lindsay Osborn Long Beach, CA
1,032. Stephanie Lovell Aromas, CA
1,033. Marissa Dychitan Chula vista, CA
1,034. Chona Antonio Caloocan city,
Philippines
1,035. Jeremy Asmus San Diego, CA
1,036. Amanda parker modesto, CA
1,037. birgit myles sunnyvale, CA I have seen first hand how beneficial MTP is for a
handicapped child. Please continue this service
1,038. Monique Sosa Oxnard, CA My son has CP and seizures and low muscle tone and
needs the therapy and he dong qualify for CCS
1,039. Clay Kempf Watsonville, CA
1,040. anna wisholek campbell, CA Without CCS, my son would be much worse off that he is
right now. CCS has made his ability to achieve a better
quality of life possible.
Therapy that is medically necessary to improve a child's
ability to function should not have income requirements.
Unless you are extremely wealthy, no one even making
$50,000 can afford private therapy. The long range costs
to care for a disabled person have sky rocketed. To save a
few dollars now will have a disastrous result down the
road.
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Name From Comments
1,041. Leigh Suga San Jose, CA
1,042. Wei Liang Alameda, CA
1,043. Tina Chang Yorba Linda, CA
1,044. Barbara Thomas Martinez,, CA
1,045. Rochana
Srirangam
1,046. Jenna Galkin Santa Barbara, CA
1,047. Susan McAllister Millbrae, CA
1,048. Tania De Leon Hollister, CA
1,049. Marianna Morgan Chesapeake, VA
1,050. Ed Van Tassell Reseda, CA
1,051. john kennerknecht fontana, CA
San Jose, CA I'm a parent of a child with CP and therapy is absolutely
essential for her. Please do not cut these services
1,052. Matthew Foge Novato, CA While my income is over $40,000, I cannot afford OT or PT
for my daughter who needs multiple surgeries in her first 2
years of life. These services from CCS are essential for us,
and the thousands of other children. Putting a price on
their development (in terms of budget cuts) is disgusting.
1,053. Betty Poe Belmont, CA
1,054. Maria
Debenedetto
Matawan, NJ
1,055. karen lerma victorville, CA My daughter is a stroke patient and amputee. We have
insurance but it wouldn't co er the amount of therapy she
needs. This would be detrimental to her well being and her
future way of life if she can no longer receive services
because it is now income based.
1,056. Amy Bloodgood Larkspur, CA
1,057. Victoria Koberlein Fresno, CA
1,058. Robert Guajardo Sunnyvale, CA My daughter is 3 years old with ataxic cerbal palsy. Her
therapy through CCS is vital for well being and
development for her future.
We make more than $40,000 a year but there is no way I
can afford to take her to therapy 2 times a week.
1,059. Stacy Nguyen San Jose, CA
1,060. Larry Allen Costa Mesa, CA
1,061. Amber Wilson Mountain view, CA
1,062. merly groyon Chula Vista, CA
1,063. Erin Halla La crescenta, CA
1,064. Stella Hernandez Watsonville, CA I work with special ed. children, and they are desperate in
need of services
1,065. Kim La Anaheim, CA
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Name From Comments
1,066. Alexandrea
Wright
Victorville, CA
1,067. Nhat Nguyen San Jose, CA
1,068. Cynthia Hsu San Jose, CA
1,069. Bonnie Foge Novato, CA
1,070. Alli Schaack Chubbuck, ID Your program has helped thousands and thousands of
children. it has been such a huge blessings in the lifes of
so many .
1,071. Catherine
Jurgensen
Montgomery, IL
1,072. Barbara Kerrigan Portland, OR Because CCS is in each county, it is also a "local" pediatric
specialty therapy center that all qualifying children can
access, without driving hours. Removing children from the
setting, by forcing them to obtain therapy via insurance,
dilutes the opportunity for the specialty to develope and for
all children to receive specialty care.
1,073. Wendy Huegle Yorba Linda, CA
1,074. Vladimir Gorev Redwood City, CA
1,075. Kelli Killeen Minden, NV
1,076. Jayne Moore Fresno, CA The price of therapy such as provided is necessary to
assist such children gain a normal life. It is most often
beyond the ability of young parents to pay. This is
particularly true in the current economic climatel.
1,077. Ann Duerksen Coarsegold, CA Because these children should have the medical services
they need.
1,078. nicole jaffe ladera ranch, CA
1,079. Brad Bennett Salinas, CA We spend our limited resources on frivolous projects
everyday. This Service for our most needy must be
supported or it will cost us more later and have devastating
impact on our children.
1,080. Evelyn Candland Danville, CA My nephew was born with spina bifida, club feet, and all
his abdominal organs outside his body. He has undergone
major surgeries in his young life and has made miraculous
progress. But he is in danger of losing the therapy which
has aided so much in that progress.
1,081. Christina Brady Cardiff by the sea, CA
1,082. LeAnne Ensign Fresno, CA I have close friends with a child experiencing extreme
difficulties.
And I believe it is a major hardship on families not to have
the support they need in times of great trials.
1,083. Angela Ochoa San Diego, CA I work with many children and families who have a
diagnosis of CP and/or other CCS-eligible diagnosis who
depend on the CCS services for continued growth and
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Name From Comments
1,083. Angela Ochoa San Diego, CA (continued from previous page)
development within their daily lives. I am also concerned
regarding the future stability/job security for CCS
employees and therapists.
1,084. Tripti Noorani Mill Valley, CA
1,085. Fernando
Pastrana
Palo Alto, CA Therapies help to foster independence, self confidence,
reduce caregiver burden, and ultimately reduce the
potential for future reliance on government aid.
1,086. Rachna Rajen Pittsburgh, PA both of my cousins have multiple sclerosis and this bill
greatly affects me in several ways.
1,087. Natalia Goreva Mountain View, CA My daughter has CP.
1,088. Joshua DuBois Blue Jay, CA
1,089. Nina Boyle San Francisco, CA
1,090. Ann McOmber Lodi, CA
1,091. Lacey Talbot Murrieta, CA
1,092. Maura Byron Trabuco Canyon, CA
1,093. Gloria Diaz Sunnyvale, CA
1,094. Kimberly Walker Mountain View, CA
1,095. Anna Akimoto Cupertino, CA I'm an educator
1,096. Jose Otamendi Sunnyvale, CA
1,097. Simoe Lualemaga fresno, CA
1,098. Christina
Spangberg
San Jose, CA
1,099. Claire Smith Pasadena, CA
1,100. Hugh O'Neill San Francisco, CA The special expertise of the CCS therapists is an
invaluable resource to the children and parents of the
program. This expertise is not uniformly available in the
private sector and will be unavailable to a large number of
children if these program changes are implemented.
1,101. Judith Inslicht Tiburon, CA
1,102. Hayley Rostek Mill Valley, CA
1,103. Audrey Romjue Mill Valley, CA
1,104. Patty Walsh San Francisco, CA Many children would go without or receive very limited
physical and occupational therapy services. This would
result in long term disabling conditions that might otherwise
be preventable and thus not achieve any actual cost
savings.
1,105. Janelle Greenlee Sunnyvale, CA My twin daughters have Cerebral Palsy and have been
seen by MTU clinics for years. We are in desperate need
of their continued wonderful service to our children.
1,106. Cindy Hui-Manalo Riverside, CA
1,107. Christopher Stoy Pasadena, CA
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Name From Comments
1,108. jeanette
bermudez
1,109. Ignacio
Bermudez-Tabarez
sunnyvale, CA
1,110. Gabriel Diaz Sunnyvale, CA
1,111. Jenny Fitzgerald San Jose, CA 95123,
CA
1,112. William Greenlee Sunnyvale, CA
1,113. Jonathan Spencer Alameda, CA
1,114. Gabriela
Bermudez
Sunnyvale, CA This issue is important to me because my nephew
depends on this program.
Perris, CA
1,115. Diane Greene Redding, CA
1,116. Joao Correa Mountain View, CA
1,117. Janeth Navarro Hemet, CA
1,118. Lawrence Cedric
King Jr.
San Jose, CA
1,119. Grace Lu potomac, MD
1,120. Jackie Tran Milpitas, CA
This is so very important to me because I know numbers of
children with medical therapy needs that MUST have
therapy in order to progress/heal, etc. These services are
things their parents cannot afford. Many of my friends have
children who are regularly receiving these services and
they are a huge part of helping these children experience
as many things in life as they possibly can. Please do NOT
cut these services!!!!
1,121. Michelle Boyd San Jose, CA We are deluded into believing that "hand outs" and
"entitlement programs" are for the lazy middle-class. They
are for people who are, for reasons out of their own
control, in social positions which greatly negatively effect
their abilities to use potential which might gain them
access to rights and privileges that people who fit within
the structure of what is considered normal take for granted.
1,122. Manuela Amaya Sunnyvale, CA Because my sister needs for her son.
1,123. Julie Smith Atascadero, CA
1,124. Sally Hwang Cupertino, CA
1,125. Rochelle Richard Menifee, CA
1,126. Ann Blansett San Francisco, CA
1,127. Enrique Flores Lathrop, CA
1,128. Theodore Hax Woodside, CA My niece works in physical therapy for under-privileged
kids. My willingness to pay more taxes for support for
these children is positive. To not help these deserving kids
speaks poorly of our society.
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Name From Comments
1,129. Jamie Hambly Winchester, CA This is SO important...not only for all the families and
children I work with, but also for my best friend whose little
boy needs this help!!!
1,130. Gina Bottarini Los Gatos, CA
1,131. Megan
Seidensticker
1,132. Judith Ruedas San Jose, CA
1,133. Ashley DeVore San Francisco, CA
1,134. Liza Bonpin San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA I would hate to think of parents opting out of OT/PT for a
child who needs it due to expense.
1,135. Rena Garland Sherman Oaks, CA This is an immensely important program. Children who
receive services early in their lives have the opportunity to
overcome disabilities that may incapacitate them if left
untreated. Do not make cuts that will negatively impact the
lives and futures of our children.
1,136. Tami Martinez Glendora, CA My son has learned to do things doctors said he would
never do from CCS. He has had therapy through CCS
since he was 6 months old and is now 11 years old.
Without CCS, I don't know what my son would be doing
now.
1,137. Lourdes Holmes Bakersfield, CA My child receives these services and benefits from it.
1,138. Kirstin Young Palo Atlo, CA My daughter has Cerebral Palsy and receives services
there. She has been there since birth. Without their
expertise and help, she would have needed surgery by
now, but fortunately is able to walk and is beginning to
write. She will need therapy until she stops growing (in her
teens), so for our family, the cost of that therapy would be
prohibitive over her lifetime, and living here, no one I know
makes less than 40, 000 per year! You couldn't survive in
most places in California!
1,139. Rohit Agarwal Mill Valley, CA
1,140. Cheri Quach San Jose, CA
1,141. Judith Wilson Tracy, CA have children in our family that't depending on this
program. I implore you to maintain program for the
children.
1,142. Jennifer Makin Newark, CA
1,143. John Spangberg San Jose, CA
1,144. Mervyn Manalo Riverside, CA
1,145. Joseph Allen murrieta, CA
1,146. Nan Solomon Greenbrae, CA
1,147. Daisy Whitney Larkspur, CA My son receives services
1,148. Carolina Rubio Sacramento, CA
1,149. Clifton Matsuda San Jose, CA
1,150. Leilani Smith Lihue, HI
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Name From Comments
1,151. Jin Kim Los Altos, CA
1,152. Maria Potter Mill Valley, CA My son was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer at 2 years and
4 months. I know far to well that your child's future can
change from one moment to the next and a family can
need help in many ways they never thought they would.
1,153. shruti mathur Mill Valley, CA My friend's child will be affected. This is vey important to
us.
1,154. Peggy Lee Mirpuri San Francisco, CA
1,155. Froydis Marie
Viberg
Oslo, Norway It is important that children with special needs get the best
help they can, regardless of parents income and insuance
1,156. Leesa Telford Aromas, CA Help the Children
1,157. Laura Schooley SLO, CA I know of many families with children with special needs
and I have worked with many of these children and know
that they would like any other child would benefit from
them. To me this is just another way of taking from the
poor and giving to the rich. This only hurts the child we
should be cutting our spending in other areas that don't
take away from human life.
1,158. Alejandra
Sanchez
Sunnyvale, CA
1,159. Hilary Wells San Francisco, CA
1,160. Mayank
Sanganeria
1,161. Pam
Suphaphinant
Stanford, CA
Santa Fe Springs, CA
1,162. Aishah
Los Angeles, CA
Muhammad-Flissinger
1,163. Franz Navarro Anaheim, CA i have a nephew who has charge syndrome. i understand
that not all children are fortunate and there is a lot of
children and families that are not as fortunate as my
nephew. the children is our future.
1,164. Nils Viberg San Jose, CA
1,165. Alisha Escobedo San Jose, CA This bugdet cut is gunna hurt our country sooo much..... I
know wat all these neurological symtoms look like... N if u
conbine the neurological musclekeloton disorders with
arthrogyposis your baby will have seizures in a part of the
brain that hurts them sooo much sometimes...
1,166. Valeria Arreola Modesto, CA
1,167. Peter Lin Sunnyvale, CA
1,168. Shareen Barrett Daly City, CA
1,169. Scott Wilson Tracy, CA My nephew is in in the program and I see how much he
benefits from it.
1,170. charika sirisena Carshalton, United
Kingdom
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Name From Comments
1,171. Priscilla Vera Sunnyvale, CA
1,172. Gabriel Walter Madison, WI I have a friend whose child will be affected.
1,173. Juanita
Spangberg
San jose, CA
1,174. Andrew Lee Yuen Long, N.T.,
Hong Kong
1,175. Kathryn
Dougherty
1,176. Mandy Leung San Ramon, CA
1,177. Jessica Ramirez Danbury, CT
1,178. Chris Persson Los Angeles, CA
These children and their family really need the support to
have a brighter future.
Soquel, CA I am a physical therapist who works with these special
children. CCS is an invaluable service that CA provides for
them. It would be devestating to the kids and their families.
1,179. Allen McNiece Martinez, CA These kids flourish with the nurturing atmosphere of this
program. Without this program in their lives they are
isolated from the possibilities of becoming self sustaining
adults.
1,180. Catherine Jordan Gaithersburg, MD
1,181. oria jacobs yorba linda, CA This is important because children and their health should
always be cared for. They are innocent, blessings who
need our voice to advocate for them!
1,182. Keara Damery Atascadero, CA
1,183. Mary Vernick Savannah, GA My grandson is hemipalegic and benefits from these
services.
1,184. Julie Tursi San Bruno, CA
1,185. Cindy Armstrong graeagle, CA
1,186. ALEJANDRA
GARZA
bakersfield, CA
1,187. Bruce Jordan Denver, CO This is one of those programs that is mission crtitical.
These children do not have other options and will
essentially be forsaken if their services are withheld.
Curtailment of many government programs leaves
beneficiaries with other options-- this one does not!
1,188. Estela Moore Bakersfield, CA I believe all children should be taken care of, i don't like to
see a child in pain!
1,189. Patricia Introini Bakersfield, CA
1,190. Catherine
Modjeski
1,191. Kimberly Chan San Jose, CA
1,192. Catalina
Echevarria
Aptos, CA I am a dentist treating the underserved and low-income
children in my office. I am deeply concerned about more
cutbacks for the neediest children in this state.
Santa clara, CA
1,193. Don Rose Mariposa, CA
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Name From Comments
1,194. Gloria Tabarez Tracy, CA These services are essential for the already impacted
development of children with any disability. Limiting or
removing these services will also remove the possibilities
of these children becoming self-sustained citizen of the
future.
1,195. Abby Jones Napa, CA
1,196. Elva Ruiz San Jose, CA
1,197. Alejandra Ayala San Jose, CA
1,198. mildred ranjo sunnyvale, CA
1,199. Deanna Margo valley village, CA
1,200. Ayush agarwal new delhi, India
1,201. Christa
Castaneda
San Jose, CA
1,202. Laura Gutierrez Sunnyvale, CA
1,203. jeffrey holmes bakersfield, CA My granddaughter has cmv
1,204. Tawnya Bentley Bakersfield, CA I know a child who benefits from this program.
1,205. Stephen
Loscialpo
1,206. Lily Yin Sunnyvale, CA
Tustin, CA nephew requires very special care
1,207. Irma Rodriguez Sunnyvale, CA Knows a family who has been helped by the program.
1,208. Joseph Davis Milpitas, CA Why wouldnt it be
1,209. Christine
Valenzuela
1,210. Alexandrea
Martinez
1,211. Jennifer
Richardson
Sunnyvale, CA
San Jose, CA This is important to me because I have a child and though
he does not need these services now its nice to know that
they would be available should he ever need them in the
future. We need to take care of our children. Especially
those who need extra care. These children are thriving
because of these programs and nobody should take that
away.
Newbury Park, CA
1,212. Destiny Tran Santa Clara, CA Though I don't know anyone close to me who is in need of
medical services, I'd like to believe if I did, someone out in
the world, stranger or not, would put out their time to do
something like this.
1,213. Robin McCoy Blue Springs, MS Diabled children should always be California first and fore
most
1,214. massiel torres Sunnyvale, CA
1,215. Cynthia
Hernandez
Sunnyvale, CA
1,216. Margaret Godoy Watsonville, CA
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Name From Comments
1,217. yuliza rianty Sunnyvale, CA
1,218. monica villegas north hollywood, CA
1,219. Lori Myers Soquel, CA
1,220. Heather Straube Sunnyvale, CA
1,221. Karen Tye Olivehurst, CA Friends of mine have children and families that will be
impacted by this.
1,222. stacey castagnola Sunnyvale, CA Children and adults who need extended care to help them
through life should not be cut.
1,223. Jean Lopez Aromas, CA If you take away their care at an early stage, they will
NEVER have the chance to become "normal" enough to be
in any social circle. I have witnessed this myself, as my
Step Son-in-Law and Family are going through this horrific
experience. They NEED the care NOW!!!! They can't afford
the care that WORKS and IS WORKING! PLEASE!!!!!!
1,224. Paul Da Rosa Santa Clara, CA My son is in this program and will be directly affected by
this ridiculous budget cut!!!! The state needs to get it
together and cut welfare for the abusers that take
advantage!!!! Monthly drug testing for welfare receipients,
this should take care of about have of the people currently
on welfare!!!!
1,225. Scott Duenow 94903, CA it's important for children across the nation, and to close
friends of mine who currently recieve nevessary benefits.
1,226. Dawn White Freedom, CA If the Government gave the Children of this Country just a
piece of the Gold they have stock pilled (450M) then no
child would ever have to worry about their illness again!
1,227. Paul Wang San Marino, CA
1,228. Thanarat
Disyamonthon
San Rafael, CA
1,229. Connie Rodriguez Los Banos, CA
1,230. Lucas Agricola Susalito, CA
1,231. Jazmin Diaz Sunnyvale, CA
1,232. Faaaloalo Manno East Palo Alto, CA
1,233. Michelle
Takamoto
Los Altos, CA This very vital program must remain available to all
children so that they have a chance to achieve their fullest
potential!
1,234. Mike Ayer San Mateo, CA Every dollar spent early in an affected child's life saves
hundreds of dollars down the road.
1,235. Elizabeth Razcon San Jose, CA They shouldn't take programs away that help people so
much.
1,236. Cindy Hernandez Modesto, CA
1,237. Stacy Shelton San Jose, CA
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Name From Comments
1,238. Vivian Koberlein Yuba City, CA To asssure ALL children receive the medical care,
including therapy they need to progress physically and
mentally.
1,239. Helen Smolinski San Francisco, CA Don't make cuts on the backs of disabled and sick kids!
1,240. Paul Hernandez San Jose, CA
1,241. Deanna
Hildebrand
Alamo, CA
1,242. Michael Chassion Salinas, CA
1,243. Teresita Arreola
Lopez
gustine, CA
1,244. Melissa Peralta Tracy, CA
1,245. Ivona Scarpelli Algonquin, IL
1,246. Jhoann Paras Sf, CA
1,247. Jennifer Kaufman Menlo Park, CA It is hard enough for parents to be faced with the many
challenges that their children present. A .07% cut hardly
seems worth it for such an important and crucial therapy
program for our children with special needs. Please,
PLEASE pick on another population - one that will be able
to fight for themselves - not through their tired and already
overworked caretakers and parents. Thanks.
1,248. Mary Kate Wood Sf, CA
1,249. Sophia Arquero San Jose, CA
1,250. Christina
Baer-Arter
Grand Terrace, CA
1,251. Andrew Chen San Francisco, CA
1,252. rosario aboytes santa clara, CA because is for a kid and the family don't have the many to
to paid for the therapy and if it get cut he wont be able to
go on whit hes therapy and is jet a kid and the kid should
have a better life for a tomorrow plus I am a mother i have
kid i know the feeling when you don't have the money to
help your child kid shouldn't sufferer for any reason thank
you
1,253. Margaret Calhoun Mountain View, CA
1,254. Olivia Ibarra Santa clara, CA
1,255. Numer Manalo Moreno Valley, CA Children are our future & they need all the help they can
get to make it 'ALIVE' in this world. Why deprive them of
the opportunity to be part of the 'TEAM' towards progress
& give them the chance to return the 'FAVOR' they were
given during their early years of their survival. NO ONE
KNOWS HOW CAPABLE CAN THEY BECOME...do
you?...
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Name From Comments
1,256. Shelby McIntyre Santa Clara, CA My grand daughter has CP and it is more than one family
can handle financially - - this needs to be shared across
society. Just the mental strain of it all is enough without the
financial burden as well.
1,257. Annika Nonhebel Oakland, CA
1,258. Don Pingaro HB, CA
1,259. carole
burke-oconnor
San Rafael, CA This is important because of personal reasons. Moreover,
it is time that the state of California should be using our tax
dollars for the benefit of defenseless citizens and children
instead of bailouts and misspent stimulus. The disable
children and their parents need the benefits of California
tax dollars more than any business, organizations, etc. etc.
carole anne burke
1,260. Kendall Quistgard Pleasant hill, CA My son has special needs and receives services through
CCS. This service has been a major part of his
development and if cut would hinder his development on
many levels. This is an amazing program!
1,261. Ray Sciutti Novato, CA Stop cutting services , cut spending , especially all of the
spending that congress does for their own interests
1,262. Anthony Chang San Francisco, CA
1,263. Nikia Crawley san jose, CA It is important to me to see the children with needs get the
attention and help that they deserve.
1,264. dennis dungo daly city, CA My son Isaiah is currently recieving theraphy at CCS and is
improving his affected side everyday.
1,265. Shannon Wolford San Anselmo, CA
1,266. Kim Wood Fresno, CA Personal
1,267. Angelica Ortiz San Jose, CA I believe all our children deserve the opportunity to thrive.
Some children just need a little more help and we should
give it to them.
1,268. Erica Quistgard Concord, CA
1,269. Marina Mendoza Daly City, CA This issue is very important to me, because my grandson
has cerebral palsy that requires therapy.
1,270. Joanna Gernetzke Nov ato, CA there are children and families that cannot afford private
services. These services are necessary for survival.
1,271. Nicole Diaz Fremont, CA
1,272. Nicholas Santero Boston, MA
1,273. Bessie Yin Sunnyvale, CA
1,274. Caitlin Santero Berkeley, CA
1,275. veronica vinas pacifica, CA
1,276. Jennifer Jimenez san jose, CA
1,277. Eleanor Kent SF, CA Because my friend's child has cerebral palsy.
1,278. Carolyn Smith Concord, CA
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Name From Comments
1,279. Nicole Quistgard Pittsburg, CA My god son needs therapy 3 times a week. It has helped
him improve greatly in the past 2 years
1,280. Carol Beetler Grass Valley, CA
1,281. Sharilyn
Arensdorf
Palo Alto, CA
1,282. Linda Burkett gleneden beach, OR My nephew's son is receiving these services. The changes
in him have been incredible. I know he wouldn't have have
progressed as far as he has without these services. I
beleive they are so needed for him to progress into a
contributing member of society. Thank You!
1,283. Monica Seybold Nicasio, CA
1,284. Beverly Mackey lincoln city, OR As citizens in a democracy, I expect we will take care of
medically fragile children. These types of therapy provide
the very best chance for these children to have a more
normal life.
I have personally seen the vast improvements in the life
such a child in our family.
1,285. Stacy Renteria Campbell, CA CCS helps many children who's families would not be able
to afford the extra medical services they desperately need.
1,286. Amanda Witzel santa rosa, CA
1,287. Caroline Teramo San Jose, CA
1,288. Melanie Jacobson Goleta, CA I am the adoptive mother of a 5-year-old child with special
needs. He has received therapy from CCS since infancy.
He benefits from therapy and being cut off from therapy will
affect him negatively, diminishing his success in school
and in life. Proposing cuts to children's medical services
may benefit the government in the short term, but the
deleterious long-term effects will be costly. This budget cut
proposal is mean spirited, harming an already vulnerable,
young population and their families. We would be priced
out of on-going therapy on our two-income teacher
salaries--even with health care insurance.
1,289. Lauren Glaviano San Jose, CA
1,290. Michel Towers Saratoga Springs, UT No child with this type of disease or any other, for that
matter, should be without therapy. If our congress and
California's legislators wouldn't pass some ridiculous
"earmarks", and stop giving federal benefits to illegal
aliens, there would be enough money to support such a
great program.
1,291. Rosanne Alonzo San Jose, CA
1,292. Donna Ferriero Stanford, CA I am a physician who cares for children who need these
services desperately.
1,293. Rose Miodonski Redwood City, CA Mu son has a severe disability and needs much more state
funded care. Much more than he's already receiving!
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Name From Comments
1,294. Billie Mackey lincoln city, OR What could rank higher in a countries priorities than taking
care of children? The next generation deserves a chance
to fully develop the bodies they were born with. Stop the
cuts here!
1,295. Carissa Gomes San Jose, CA My son has Spina Bifida and greatly benefits from his PT
services. Without this program he would be very
disadvantaged. Please don't cut this program!
1,296. Ida Foo San Francisco, CA Medical Therapies programs are crucial for special needs
kids to prevent more problems in the future and provide a
better quality of life for the kids. I work in Pediatric
Neurology and rely heavily on MTP services. The school
can't afford to provide high quality services and the
insurance companies are always denying our requests.
1,297. susan jennings Athol, NY No I am not from California but I am from the United States
and if YOU fail to take care of those who are not able to
care for themselves than WE ALL FAIL
1,298. Cynthia Lammi Martinez, CA This issue is important to me because this effects my son
with Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy. He benefits greatly
from these services. The staff has been a part of his life
since he was very young and has been extremely helpful
to my family from therapy services to helping with durable
medical equipment to being just awesome people who
really care! I would hate to see these services cut
especially for children much worse off than my son.
1,299. Pia Espinosa Sunnyvale, CA
1,300. Shannon Fortner Stockton, CA My son has special needs, and this is a horrible decision,
how dare they cut the children that have needs!!!!!!
1,301. Jennie Ito Sunnyvale, CA
1,302. Julia Mori-Prange Corte Madera, CA My niece receives these CCS services currently. She
needs them to be able to learn how to crawl, talk, and
walk. Please plese keep these services
1,303. Mark Quistgard Pleasant Hill, CA
1,304. Raymond Trevino Santa Clara, CA Friends and family's of mine would be affected by this who
can use the support and help.
1,305. Raquel Yanez San Jose, CA
1,306. Audrey Brumback San Francisco, CA As a child neurologist, I can for children with chronic
neurological diseases that require intensive therapies and
treatments so that they can achieve their developmental
potential and prevent costly admissions to the hospital.
1,307. Jade Dometita Daly City, CA
1,308. Sara Newmann San Francisco, CA
1,309. Fred Roper Clayton, CA My grandson receives therapy as part of this program. This
is a valuable and much needed service. The legislature
should make cuts in other areas of the budget to save this
program.
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Name From Comments
1,310. annemarie
mckinnish
rancho cucamonga,
CA
1,311. Kerry Newton Warren, VT
1,312. Kristine Ramirez Sunnyvale, CA
I have a nephew who has muscular dystrophy and he
definitely needs this services for emotional and mental
growth
1,313. C Stevenson San Francisco, CA My daughter has severe epilepsy and receives coverage
from CCS.
1,314. Leslie Garland Manhattan beach, CA
1,315. Michael Ortiz Petaluma, CA
1,316. Jordis Weaver San Rafael, CA
1,317. Diana Munoz Sunnyvale, CA
1,318. Emily Tam San Francisco, CA
1,319. Nilika Singhal San Francisco, CA
1,320. Claire Lam Sunnyvale, CA
1,321. ed kashi Montclair, NJ
1,322. Meenal Vardan Antioch, CA
1,323. Rosa Solet san jose, CA I dont believe this help should be taken away. Many times
parents don't have the money to provide this service.
There are many mire benefits that the government can
take away that doesn't include our kids health. It breaks my
heart.
1,324. Karen Hooker Redwood City, CA
1,325. Nathan Kudela milpitas, CA I bet there are millions being wasted somewhere else that
can be cut. Like your politicians salaries and unfair
corporate tax give aways. This money is used by children
that through no fault of thier own, need it to help give them
the best quality of life possible. What kind of heartless
individual even suggested this? They need to be fired!!
1,326. Cherie Foge Colma, CA
1,327. kristine dela cruz colma, CA CCS is a big help to us grieving parents of our son who did
not make it, and we want other kids who are surving and
fighting for their lives to have continuous therapy and
support.
1,328. Jennifer Campbell Crescent City, CA
1,329. ADam Frost Los Angeles, CA it's important to me because Children deserve everything
we can give them.
1,330. adam romero Sunnyvale, CA It's important to me, and to my loved ones. Most people
aren't rich, money shouldnt determine our quality of life,
quality of happiness, or weather we will live or die. Children
deserve quality, happiness, to love life, and love being with
friends and family.
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Name From Comments
1,331. desiree moore walnut creek, CA Because I used to work with kids who have special needs
and plan to work again with these children as an
Occupational therapists.
1,332. sidney kudela cottage hills, IL My family.
1,333. Jeremy Hubbard Prescott, AR
1,334. Lindsay Lewis San Jose, CA Our best friend's son has special needs, and this therapy is
essential to his further growth and development. Please
maintain funding for these amazing programs.
1,335. Susan Coppeta Mill Valley, CA
1,336. donna henderson campbell, CA
1,337. Marie Narlock Corte Madera, CA
1,338. Jaiker Rama San Jose, CA A very close friend of mine has a child that has CP
1,339. Sarah Nichols Concord, CA
1,340. Hilary
Ithaca, NY
Huggins-Nakashima
1,341. Hufsah Merchant Richmond Hill,
Canada
1,342. Nancy Halley Cottage Hills, IL My granddaughter was born with cerebral palsy and these
benefits are greatly needed by her and many other
children.
1,343. nancy killian sunland, CA my child has been followed thru CCS for the past 14 years.
our family NEEDS these services! early intervention is KEY
to helping kids be functional and participate in society!
1,344. gerardo roldan San Jose, CA
1,345. Ruby Neumann San Jose, CA
1,346. Tom Larkin Santa Clara, CA
1,347. Ashley Diez Berkeley, CA It is essential that children with special needs receive the
therapies and services. Please do not cut this funding!!
Let's not make their lives any more challenging than they
are currently.
1,348. Holly Restani San Francisco, CA
1,349. Natalie Salas Reseda, CA My Grandchildren receive services from CCS and it
Benefits both Parents and Children.
1,350. Victoria
BurtonBurke
1,351. Macielle Garcia San Jose, CA
1,352. Patricia Alvarez SAN MARTIN, CA
Palo Alto, CA Know too many that need this help.
1,353. Brenda Koster san jose, CA back to basics, common sense approach! Take care of our
kids, must be a priority now!!!
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Name From Comments
1,354. K Dungo San Francisco, CA My son has been receiving OT and PT @CCS since he
was 15 months old. His therapists have watched and
helped him grow, he is now five. I can't imagine what
would happen if his services were taken away from him.
Children with Special Needs deserve all the help that they
can get in order to reach their developmental potential.
1,355. ELIZABETH
CARRANZA
San Jose, CA
1,356. Cristina Reynoso San Jose, CA
1,357. Lanier Green FREMONT, CA
1,358. Martín Villanueva Ecatepec, Mex,
Mexico
Primero por humanidad y también por conocidos y
familiares que verdaderamente requieren el servicio. First
of all, by the human right of health for all the children, and
then because I have friends and family that require the
service.
1,359. Darryl Rodriguez San Jose, CA This is important to me because these kids will lose this
VITAL program, medical and therapy if I did not take the
time to sign this petition
1,360. Damon Silver los altos, CA
1,361. Eleanor Chen San Francisco, CA
1,362. Betty Castillo North Hills, CA We need to look at our children as being the future of this
World.
1,363. Maria Tomasello Santa Clara, CA My grandson will never be able to walk or function on his
own. He desperately needs the continued services
provided by CCS.
1,364. Maya Hernandez San Jose, CA
1,365. Brianne Toscano Benicia, CA
1,366. Mary Pereira Santa Clara, CA My cousin's son has been receiving Physical Therapy and
Occupational Therapy since he was 6 months old through
CCS (California Children's Services). The planned budget
cuts would cut/eliminate many children's therapies. These
therapies have been so important in my cousin's son's
progress and development and the family can't imagine
where he would be without them. Please keep these
services so young children and all can continue to receive
therapy at CCS; which is so needed.
1,367. Peter Kelepouris San Jose, CA A friend's child is part of this program.
1,368. Patrick Arensdorf Palo Alto, CA
1,369. Lynn Mott Pensacola, FL
1,370. Shelley
Macapanpan
San Jose, CA
1,371. Sonia Chan Bothell, WA
1,372. Carolin Oder Novato, CA We need this program to continue as usual to help our son
growing up.
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Name From Comments
1,373. Dana Booth Walnut Creek, CA Our nephew has chromosomal abnormalities and has been
using these services since he was 6 months old. He is now
almost 2. We can't imagine what his life would be like
without them.
1,374. Miguel Gomez San Jose, CA
1,375. Angelica Acevedo Sunnyvale, CA Kids deserve the best!
1,376. Beatriz Esquivel Mexico, Mexico
1,377. Frank Divita San Rafael, CA
1,378. Shirit Megiddo Los Altos, CA
1,379. David Garland Hermosa Beach, CA
1,380. Jen Cheng Mountain View, CA Our kids need PTs and OTs that specialize in pediatrics.
Our kiddo has made huge improvements in his gait and
balance thanks to CCS. Our therapists have made a huge
difference in our life!
1,381. rosalinda villegas Delano, CA My child participated in these programs and I know how it
important it is for childrem with special needs. I know many
who would be at a loss without therapy.
1,383. Debbie Alvernas San Jose,, CA The children that need it the most are ALWAYS the ones
that get the least amount of help. This helps the children in
their aduult lives and is critical to development.
1,384. Jessica Sosa Sunnyvale, CA
1,385. Carolyn Moren San Rafael, CA
1,386. frances lee oakland, CA i work with children and many of them needs such services
urgently
1,387. Charlie Szeman Mill Valley, CA
1,388. Mairna Gonzalez Oakland, CA
1,389. Amanda Parks Fremont, CA
1,390. Robine Madsen Rohnert Park, CA My son need the special service that you provide. He
receives OT Occupational Therapy and PT Physical
therapy with CCS. Thank you for listening to us.
1,391. judy pollner los angeles, CA
1,392. Sarah Ko Los Gatos, CA
1,393. Virginia Farmer Stockton, CA My Grandson needs MTP!
1,394. Ruth Wright Petaluma, CA
1,395. Geralin Clark Santa Monica, CA
1,396. Marjorie Herman Oakland, CA My great nephew was born with spina bifida and has
greatly been helped by the physical therapy program. He is
a very bright little boy and has a long life ahead with great
promise. Also, 40,000 annual income is a very low amount
for people who live in the Silicon Valley which is a very
expensive place to live.
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Name From Comments
1,397. Ricardo Valencia San Jose, CA All children deserve a chance.... My Nephew has cerbral
palsy and we need this program to continue as usual to
help him.
1,398. amy nishide Los Gatos, CA Families need this help, otherwise they'd go bankrupt
paying for these expensive services and be unable to care
for their other children.
1,399. Anjali Bhargava Palo Alto, CA
1,400. angie bogner SanFrancisco, CA
1,401. Josie Sanders San Jose, CA
1,402. sandra manzo brentwood, CA
1,403. lillian zuniga blloomington, CA
1,404. Mark Skroch San Jose, CA The impact of cuts to this group has long lasting effects
through out the lives of the children affected. I believe
through experience that you save money by providing
adequate preventive therapy while they are young. Clients
who are older and did not recieve much in the way of
therapy tend to have higher medical needs than those that
did.
1,405. Matt Price San Francisco, CA
1,406. Sophie Boczek Mill Valley, CA
1,407. Robin Smith Overgaard, AZ
1,408. Nancy Mahoney Richmond, CA My grand-nephew is a spina bifida patient and without his
2x per week physical therapy session he wouldn't be
walking. Please take this into consideration. Thank you.
1,409. Lourdes Amaya Rancho Cucamonga,
CA
1,410. Elizabeth
Moresco
San Francisco, CA
1,411. Erin Vogelsanger San Diego, CA My old coworker and his family count on the support from
this service for their adorable son.
1,412. Benjamin Amaya Rancho Cucamonga,
CA
1,413. Sara DeBert San Jose, CA ~I HAVE A SON THAT AS AUTISM~ HE HAD (OT) WHEN
HE WAS 3 UNTIL HE WAS 6~ HE IS WHO HE IS TODAY
BECAUSE OF IT ~ NOW HE IS 18 YEARS OLD AND HE
IS DOING WELL~I KNOW WHAT (OT) DOES FOR A
CHILD~ PLEASE DON'T CUT THIS
PROGRAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!~
1,414. Amber Flick oceanside, CA
1,415. Diana Lincicum Tulare, CA CCS provides treatment to several children in Tulare
County who would go without due to the lack of medical
insurance or high deductibles. Please continue to provide
these services to California.
1,416. Cheryl Barto Peru, IL my great niece benefits from this therapy
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Name From Comments
1,417. yolanda alva Sunnyvale, CA
1,418. Nancy Rosenthal Modesto, CA
1,419. Jennise
St.George
Aliso Viejo, CA
1,420. Kim Rollins Folsom, CA Helping children and their families
1,421. William Raffo Santa Cruz, CA I can"t imagine why it wouldn't be important to any person
who cares for the community and country in which we live!!
1,422. Diane Lewis San Bruno, CA
1,423. cynthia worthen Powell Butte, OR
1,424. Lina Leon San Jose, CA
1,425. SUZIE JORDAN DENVER, CO I AM A PSYCHOTHERAPIST AT CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
COLORADO IN DENVER. I KNOW FIRST HAND HOW
THE LACK OF ATTENTION, SERVICES AND CARE CAN
COMPLETLEY COMPROMISE CHILDREN WITH
SPECIAL NEEDS. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT THE
CHILDREN WHO HAVE THE DISEASES GET THE
CHANCE TO RECEIVE CARE TO HELP THEM LIVE A
LIFE THAT WILL HAVE PLENTY OF CHALLENGES.
PLEASE GIVE THEM THIS RIGHT - HONOR THESE
CHILDREN WITH THE SERIOUS LIFE-COMPROMISING
ISSUES BY PROVIDING THE APPROPRIATE CARE
AND TREATMENT. THE FAMILIES NEED THIS CARE AS
WELL. IF THEY DON'T RECEIVE THIS CARE, ALL
MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY SUFFER. PLEASE DON'T
CUT THESE SERVICES!
1,426. Ronald Ibay Fremont, CA
1,427. Maria Fergus Fresno, CA Because my friend's niece needs the therapy and would be
direly affected without it.
1,428. Dorothy Dewing Palo Alto, CA Too many special needs children need extra help to
remove this from the budget
1,429. rachelle davidoff LA, CA
1,430. Marco Della
Maggiore
1,431. Konstantin Orlov Santa Clara, CA
San Jose, CA Because it affects my family.
1,432. Janet Harwood Oakdale, CA Personal friend who child needs this. His life depends on it.
1,433. lucrecia vela san mateo, CA
1,434. Gerardo Gutierrez Culver city, CA
1,435. Allison Kiniery santa barbara, CA
1,436. Silvia Ornelas San Bruno, CA I have a 5 year old little girl with down syndrome and
thanks to services like this she is able to walk talk n be as
independent as she is.
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Name From Comments
1,437. Suzan Raymond Hesperia, CA I am an occupational therapist who has worked with ccs
and other pediatric programs. These children will not be
able to get therapy services elsewhere and will be more
dependent and rely on government funding more in the
long run.
1,438. Trisha Baird Truckee, CA A close family member requires therapy services that he
would not be able to receive if this funding is cut.
1,439. Faith Garcia Upland, CA
1,440. Rekha Raman San Jose, CA Because these tiny little ones need the most care!
1,441. Sarah Earl Los altos, CA
1,442. Christine
McElhinney
Glendora, CA
1,443. Veronica Flores Lathrop, CA
1,444. Julia Quinn Highland, CA There are a lot of children who won't receive care, and are
in need of it if these cuts are made. It isn't right.
1,445. Kelly Campos Upland, CA
1,446. Jennifer McLean Novato, CA
1,447. Edward Lopez Jr victorville, CA
1,448. jessica roper Oakley, CA
1,449. andy salais victorville, CA
1,450. JOHNEAN
BAKER
MORENO VALLEY,
CA
1,451. Leonard Cheng San Jose, CA
1,452. Todd Jenkins San Bernardino, CA As the parent of a child with spina bifida, I find it
unconscionable that programs like this are targeted for
cuts. Don't hurt families that are already facing extremely
difficult situations by taking away one of their lifelines.
1,453. Christie Wilson El dorado hills, CA My daughter has cerebral palsy and CCS services have
been a godsend!
1,454. Sulagna Ray San Mateo, CA
1,455. Teresa Gleason Los Gatos, CA We need to do all we can to make it possible for children to
achieve at their highest level possible. People should not
have to be bankrupt before they can get help for their
children with special needs.
1,456. Louise Doyle Cupertino, CA
1,457. Emily Welch Parker, CO Many children are receiving help that they NEED and could
not afford without CCS. I understand budget cuts need to
occur but it is a political thing, lets see the politicians take a
few cuts from pay and benefits and I'd be more willing to
see mainstream America make some sacrifices. This is
ridiculous.
1,458. Christina Lucero Rialto, CA
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Name From Comments
1,459. Jeong Kim Santa clara, CA
1,460. Suzanne Tangen Upland, CA Because a child and her family that I'm close too need this
therapy. They cannot afford it without help and without the
child Jade may die. Please help her so she can have a
happy long life! Thank you!
1,461. Anna Vishria San Carlos, CA
1,462. Jeanne Watson San Jose, CA
1,463. Toni Lo Sasso Drexel Hill, PA
1,464. Hope Atamian Upland, CA
1,465. Mike Cattivera W. Sacramento, CA
1,466. Bryce Herman Oakland, CA
1,467. Angela K Mississauga, Canada
1,468. Rafael Cazorla San Francisco, CA Because I truly believe children, and particularly those with
special needs, should take priority over other issues.
Children first. They are our future.
1,469. Megan Bay San Jose, CA
1,470. Anju Hazarika Burbank, CA
1,471. Leslie Barton Grover Beach, CA I think it is essential for people with disabilities to be able to
receive the therapies that they need to be all they are able
to be...... and do!
1,472. Mary Lozano Oroville, CA I don't know what we would do without the CCS therapy
program. Just because my son doesn't live in a wheelchair,
we are always having to fight to keep his services. His is
labeled "mild cerebral palsy". He still doesn't fit in with the
typical kids
physically and falls frequently. He needs his wheelchair,
due to physical exhaustion, after walking two blocks. (He's
very skinny and walks dragging his left foot). The best way
I can describe it is, if you got in a car accident tomorrow,
and now you had a leg that wouldn't move with you, and
you were still a growing child, wouldn't you want access to
therapy? Just because he isn't as bad as "some of the
kids", does that mean my child should go without? As a
matter of fact, it's these kids, who are aren't as severe,
who have the most potential to benefit and use these skills
to work and get educations in the future. PLEASE don't let
our kids
FALL THROUGH THE CRACKS!!!
1,473. ALEXIS Manuel HAYWARD, CA
1,474. nishita drego mumbai, India
1,475. Eileen Jassowski El Dorado, CA
1,476. Sarita Dmello Abu Dhabi, United
Arab Emirates
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Name From Comments
1,477. sanat kamal san jose, CA My best friend's son has Spina Bifida and goes to PT 2xs a
week. His Physical Therapist has helped him so much!
With out his PT he wouldn't be where he is physically
today.
1,478. Julie Kerr Belmont, CA
1,479. Surabhi Gupta PA, CA
1,480. Marisa Moore Palo Alto, CA I am an occupational therapist and believe strongly that
children benefit greatly from these services. It would be
wrong to cut this.
1,481. Tania Pilkinton Wanaka, New
Zealand
My daughter has hemiparesis/cerebral palsy and received
treatment through CCS after she was dropped from Alta
when those cuts were made. We now live in NZ but if we
were in California cuts like this would devastate us,
especially at a time when insurance is so expensive and
unless on group benefits our children don't qualify because
of pre-existing conditions!
1,482. Sharon Madsen Woodstock, IN Children are this country's greatesst asset - they are
innocenet and we need to take care of them.
1,483. Diane Kudela Milpitas, CA My daughter Leila (18 months old) was born with cerebral
palsy and she needs these services.
1,484. Michael LoSasso Drexel Hill, PA
1,485. Herbert Chang San Francisco, CA
1,486. Lana Appenrodt Burlingame, CA I know of a little boy who has Spina Bifida who loves and
needs his therapy which he gets twice a week! Please help
save this wonderful program!
1,487. Peter starick campbell, CA
1,488. Ruth Gomez salinas, CA
1,489. Peter Jordan Gaithersburg, MH These people put a lot of effort into making life better for
young people. We should be spending more money on
things like this than wars in foreign lands.
1,490. Hodelia Hayat Apple Valley, CA My son needs these services, I am a single mom and can
only afford so much. With these services he has a chance
to be a free standing member of society when he grows
up. Without... well, he wouldn't learn the necessary life
skills to not be a life-long burden on our country.
1,491. Mireya Gomez Colton, CA My daughter is a client of CCS
1,492. Nicolas Bauer Chico, CA
1,493. Erilynne
Christiansen
Fresno, CA
1,494. Elaina Stanford corona, CA
1,495. Helen Nobles Stockton, CA My daughter has Cerebral Palsy and is in a wheelchair.
We could not survive without help for her medical and
wheelchair needs. It's hard enough just to find a local
dentist.
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Name From Comments
1,496. Michelle
Gangelhoff
Oroville, CA
1,497. Krizia Mendoza Daly City, CA Many children with special needs rely on CCS for their
therapy. My nephew is one of them and the therapists and
their services at CCS have been integral in improving his
right side weakness due to Cerebral Palsy. He needs CCS
to continue his improvement. Please take a moment to
sign this petition. Thank you!
1,498. Laura Becker Novato, CA I am fortunate to teach children with multiple disabilites.
CCS therapy services are invaluable to the progress these
children are achieving. They provide much needed support
to the child, parents and schools. CCS therapy services
can not be cut. Private insurance and school budgets can
not meet the need.
1,499. Jennifer Foster Palo Alto, CA
1,500. caryl lovell Grants Pass, OR Our Great grandchil is a CP
1,501. Christin Ilharreguy San Dimas, CA I work with special needs children.
1,502. Joyce Comstock Fresno, CA
1,503. William Weiss San Francisco, CA I am a CCS provider
1,504. adlyn south south san francisco,
CA
1,505. Abraham Flores san jose, CA
1,506. MARGARITA
RAMIREZ
SAN JOSE, CA
1,507. Rebekah Moses fresno, CA
1,508. Jocelyn DeGance
Graham
San Jose, CA
1,509. Kristina Santos San Jose, CA
1,510. Maria Reyes Hayward, CA
1,511. Lezbia Linares Ontario, CA
1,512. Dixie Fisher Los Gatos, CA
1,513. John Picetti San Carlos, CA
1,514. Veronica Escobar San Jose, CA
1,515. Arcelia Gutierrez Fremont, CA
1,516. Anne Brandon Roseville, CA
1,517. Lisa Tat South San Francisco,
CA
1,518. Julie Chesterman Morgan Hill, CA
1,519. Leann
Rasmussen
Because my friend's nephew utilizes these services and
would be at a lost without them.
Fresno, CA These children were not asked to be born with such major
obsticles to hurdle for the span of their whole life. The
therapy that is offered by this program offers a chance to
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Name From Comments
1,519. Leann
Rasmussen
1,520. Zeal Bautista Daly City, CA
1,521. Terri Whalen Dixon, CA
1,522. Jeanine Mattijetz Glendora, CA
Fresno, CA (continued from previous page)
assist the child and their family with the many problems
they encounter while trying the raise the child the best they
can. Please do not take this away from them- as for many
families, this is ALL THEY HAVE.
1,523. Maria Martinez Diamond Bar, CA My niece has been diagnosed with PMG (Polymicrogyria)
and these various therapy programs are helping her with
her tremendously! With my brother having 2 other kids, this
would put a huge burden financially on them!!! So please,
do NOT cut the budget for this!!
1,524. Louise Tipton ANDERSON, CA
1,525. Fremont Roper Martinez, CA My Great Grandson is being provided services by MTP
because of his handicap condition due to
neurological and/or musculoskeletal disorders.
1,526. Brandon Chu Monterey Park, CA
1,527. smita shukla Mountain View, CA
1,528. Karla Orpiano San Dimas, CA
1,529. Veronica De
Santiago
Modesto, CA
1,530. Melinda Voogel Los Altos, CA I have a child with Down Syndrome
1,531. beth martinez diamond bar, CA my grand daughter Reagan Grace who has PMG is
benefiting from these services, please do not discontinue
we need this for her well being, thank you
1,532. Steve Smithson Pinellas Park, FL
1,533. Julie Duggan Novato, CA
1,534. Annbritt
duChateau
Tuckahoe, NY We have friends who absolutely rely on this funding for
their daughter who had a stroke during delivery. Loss of
the funds and these services to them would be detrimental.
Please DO NOT CUT SERVICES!
1,535. Marc Jacobs Mt. View, CA I have friends with special needs children and they need all
the help they can get!
1,536. Eileen Ambre San Francisco, CA What kind of society are we, anyway? Let's get our
priorities straight.
1,537. mike flores sherman oaks, CA
1,538. Angela Webster San Francisco, CA
1,539. Joe Martinez Diamond Bar, CA My niece is a special needs child and I know how
important therapy is for her.
1,540. Krista Banuelos Chino Hills, CA
1,541. Lucy Ontiveros Ontario, CA Children should be cared for at all times.
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Name From Comments
1,542. Sohil Patel San Francisco, CA
1,543. yasmin oroumi hayward, CA
1,544. Angela Bufford San Francisco, CA Quite frankly, the services these families need are
unafordable.
1,545. Jane Wilkinson Johnson City, TN Children are our future.
1,546. Krista Henneman San Francisco, CA
1,547. Kitty Tsang San Lorenzo, CA
1,548. Dorothy Jane
McElhiney
San Francisco, CA
1,549. Roseann Criado Sunnyvale, CA
1,550. Carla Talavera RWC, CA
1,551. Tracie Hewitt Sacramento, CA I am a special educator in addition to having special needs
children in my family. Medical Therapy is very expensive
and essential to the progress of children affected by
physical disabilities. Access to equipment, therapy and
regular consultation is beneficial personally to the children
and families involved, but it can also have long term
financial benefits for the state. A child who can move and
work effectively in his or her environment requires less
intervention over a lifetime. Please do not cheat these
children from a lifetime of meaningful activity for short-term
thinking and money saving.
1,552. Eva Alejandrino Canoga Park, CA We want to save Babie Gracie!
1,553. Maria Davies Walnut, CA My daughter has Perisylvian syndrome!
1,554. Karen Campbell Watsonville, CA
1,555. Anthony DeGance Tulsa, OK My grandson has cerebral palsy
1,556. Allison Wood San Francisco, CA
1,557. Soleil Mc Intosh Hacienda Hts, CA Because every child deserves the best we have to offer!
No one should be denied the opportunity to improve their
quality of life!
1,558. juan Zaragoza Ontario, CA
1,559. Wanda Calnon Arcadia, CA It's important to all US citizens, especially our children!
1,560. Marco Lerma Victorville, CA this program allows my family to be able to afford these
valuable services
1,561. Mary Thomas Orange, CA
1,562. Anna Molander Sacramento, CA
1,563. Joe Woodson West Covina, CA
1,564. Brooke Sopko San Leandro, CA
1,565. Diana Chacon Glendora, CA
1,566. Maria Zaragoza Ontario, CA
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Name From Comments
1,567. Valerie Hedrick Concord, CA My son, now 9, has right-side hemiplegia due to cerebral
palsy, and because CCS therapy has been available to
him since he was 18 months old, he has a chance to live a
normal life. His physical and occupational therapy are
VITAL for helping him to become an independent,
productive adult. These services would be unaffordable to
all but the most affluent families if this cut in funding is
made.
1,568. Nicole Foderaro San Francisco, CA
1,569. ANGELIZA MAY SAN DIMAS, CA
1,570. cara denny SJB, CA
1,571. Renee Hughes san jose, CA
1,572. May Fernandez Torrance, CA
1,573. angelita hidalgo buena park, CA
1,574. linda plummer sacramento, CA My Grand Daughter uses these service and I see
continued improvement in her ability to move through
life,talk, eat.
1,575. Jose Martinez Diamond Bar, CA Children with special needs need to have hope. And this
program gives hope to families to see their child slowly
improve. Give them a ray of hope.
1,576. Stephanie Ladisky San Jose, CA
1,577. Chris Bratt Santa Cruz, CA
1,578. Olivia Magsaysay
Cox
Chatsworth, CA To be able to support the cause for these children who
needs medical care.
1,579. Toni Peddicord San Jose, CA I have a sister that is a special needs participant and a
friend has a son that has also benefited from the services.
1,580. Jo Ann Bengel Glendora, CA
1,581. James Janssen Glendora, CA
1,582. Lois Vogen Milpitas, CA A special little friend desperately needs your continued
help!
1,583. Maria Songcuya Briarwood, NY
1,584. marcos lopez sunnyvale, CA
1,585. gregg kudela Tomah, WI Supporting my Granddaughter how is therapy in Milpitas
California
1,586. Jennifer Borden Ontario, CA
1,587. Brad Miller Walnut, CA
1,588. Constantin
Vaitsos
Novato, CA
1,589. Dahlia Voth Chino Hills, CA This will affect my friend's daughter
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Name From Comments
1,590. Audrey Pratt Martinez, CA Grandson is severely disabled. At age 29 he is in an adult
program in Vacaville, CA. He is totally unable to care for
himself. He lives and is cared for at home by his parents.
His program is vital to his and his parents well being.
1,591. Mae Quizon Chino, CA My friend's 1 yr~old daughter is benefiting from this
program.
1,592. Karen Masters Hawthorne, CA CCS has provided top quality care for my son Miles since
he was 10 months old. He is almost 4 now and has Dravet
Syndrome a rare catastrophic form of epilepsy from which
he will never recover. Due to his disability I had to quit my
job to stay home and take care of him. Due to this I lost my
health insurance. With only one income our family suffered
a huge financial loss, ended up filing bankrupcy and has
still not recovered financialy. I can't even imagine what
might have happened to Miles without CCS. CCS and
programs like it SAVE LIVES... Please do not cut the
funding for these life saving programs.
1,593. Leigh-Anne Ayres Corona, CA
1,594. Heather Sanders San Diego, CA
1,595. Jill Burlingame Chino Hills, CA It affects more than one family that I care about.
1,596. Kerry Jergensen Highlands Ranch, CO This greatly affects a family I know who needs this benefit
for their daughter
1,597. sherri pallen victorville, CA
1,598. Roselle Martinez Chino Hills, CA My almost 16month old daughter benefits from the GREAT
OT and PT therapists there!!! She's got a rare brain
condition and their services have already helped her
develop sooo much! I'd be soo lost without them!!!
1,599. Lisa Farrer San Rafael, CA because it's IMPORTANT to keep this for children in need
1,600. Angie Garcia Sacramento, CA
1,601. Marian Lu Santa Cruz, CA
1,602. Rakesh Teck San Jose, CA
1,603. Brigida orpiano San Dimas, CA Not only for our grandchild but for special children needing
this program.
1,604. Melissa Smith La Crescenta, CA
1,605. James Rodriguez watsonville, CA extended family members depend on such therapy.
1,606. Scott Howe Phelan, CA
1,607. felicia diaz sunnyvale, CA
1,608. janine tash sacramento, CA these types of services can drain the financial resources of
many families
1,609. Tanith Hanson Victorville, CA
1,610. Erika Rahmgren Pinole, CA
1,611. Kelley Akimoto Watsonville, CA
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Name From Comments
1,612. Brian
Baumgartner
Concord, CA
1,613. Gerald Knezevich San Francisco, CA
1,614. Dominic Rivera Ashburn, VA Although I do not have a child with special needs I know
the importance of what this program means to those that
do!
1,615. Dawn McCool Claremont, CA Providing care for children with special needs is not an
optional social service.
1,616. Derrick Keys North Las Vegas, NV It is important that children be afforded the medical care
they need whether or not the parents have the ability to
pay for those services. Of all the things on which
governments spend money, this is one of the most
important.
1,617. Michaela Gray San Jose, CA
1,618. Allison Mae
Colandrea
Santa Monica, CA children should never be neglected for medical assistance.
1,619. Jerome Martinez Chino Hills, CA My 1 year old daughter Reagan has been diagnosed with
Cerebral Palsy and she currently receives treatment at
CCS. The Therapy provided by CCS has helped Reagan
exponentially.
1,620. Rodneka Fields Hampton, VA
1,621. Pamela Diken Palo Alto, CA I realize that the state needs to cut cost and programs.
However, I would like you to know one reason why this
program is so important. I would also like to give you one
suggestion for this program that could help reduce the
states budget.
1.) CCS is of utmost importance because their PT's and
OT's specialize in pediatric medical therapy which the
common PT OT does not know how to work with children
who have neurological and/or musculoskeletal disorders
and you cannot find these types of PT OT's at your regular
medical services. CCS is and has been our families lifeline
and we would not know how we would get along without
them. Also don't forget that by law school districts have to
provide these services for their students and school
districts can barely educate the common student in the
classroom let alone supply PT OT services for the
medically fragile students. I could go on and on of why
closing and/or preventing children from getting these
important services because of financial reasons. If the
legislators who are making these decisions chose to limit
families who make more than $40,000 where will those
families find these specialized PT OT's to continue therapy
and then once these families start paying out of pocket
they will eventually end up impoverish and qualify for CCS
is that what our legislators want? The thought of this is
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Name From Comments
1,621. Pamela Diken Palo Alto, CA (continued from previous page)
barbaric.
2. Why can't CCS charge private insurance first and what
ever the private insurance doesn't pay CCS kicks in?
1,622. Alan Tsarovsky Los Angeles, CA
1,623. Cesar Higueros Fontana, CA
1,624. Kate Warren Oakland, CA CCS MTU Services are a critical for thousands of
California's children. Creating a financial test for these
services will shift costs to school districts resulting in NO
real budget savings and create access barriers to the
families whose children benefit from OT and PT services.
1,625. Maureen Ufkes Chino, CA A friend's baby girl has been diagnosed with PMG and
they need the services of this program. Please continue to
help these families!
1,626. Marah
Lopez-Garcia
Apple Valley, CA I have a neice that is a heart transplant baby and she
needs this support!
1,627. Carol Criss Castro Valley, CA This is a very beneficial program that allows children to
grow into independent, functioning adults. The price of not
providing these services (since only very high income
families could afford the services) is far greater in the long
run than treating these conditions early and adequately.
1,628. Bobbi Padilla Morgan Hill, CA
1,629. Harry Gialvalis San Diego, CA It will give support to the individuals as well as the families
and prevent hardship which could have adverse effects to
the patients.
1,630. Linda Banares Las Vegas, NV Because thousands of children are benefiting from this
program.
1,631. richard anderson los gatos, CA kids
1,632. Shelora Mangan Sacramento, CA As a perinatal clinical nurse specialist, I have witnessed
the wonderful support CCS has provided our high-risk
families and newborns time and time again. The difference
the availability of this support to these children is
absolutely life changing and enhancing and produces
optimum outcomes for both the individuals impacted and
our society as a whole. Private insurance is unlikely to
cover these same services and few families will be able to
afford the care and support needed for these vulnerable
children. This would be an ethical and financial tragedy for
all. A less considered factor is that in order for NICUs to be
eligible for CCS referrals, conditions must be met that
ensure a high quality of care be provided within each
institution. Indirectly, therefore, the program raises the
level of care in our Level III nurseries. California has every
right to be proud of this long standing program and I pray
you can find a way to continue to fund it. Thank you.
1,633. Sarah Jara Texas, TX
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Name From Comments
1,634. Noemi Bass Chino Hills, CA
1,635. Randy Taloma Chino, CA
1,636. Carrie Inouye Livermore, CA
1,637. Deanna
Escobedo
1,638. Susan Hsiung San Dimas, CA
1,639. Karina Valle Victorville, CA
1,640. abigail silva pico rivera, CA
Hollister, CA A friend with a son in need of these services!!
1,641. Cheryl Rivera La Verne, CA I am personally connected to a child that has a disease
that requires this therapy.
1,642. chris lapaz lakewood, CA
1,643. Kim Miyoshi Danville, CA This change would directly impact my son and our family
resources. Without this program my son would not receive
the therapy and care he needs to help him gain life skills
that are essential. The care givers in this program are
extremely specialized and to be cut out of this program and
made to rely only on HMO coverage and providers will
outright decrease the quality of life that he may be able to
lead as an adult. This program is essential to us!
1,644. Cynthia Phillips Richmond, CA Our daughter, Kimberly, has cerebral palsy and is
nonverbal and not ambulatory. She is dependant on others
for her well being, so she lives in a group home. She
receives all of these medical services. Although she is 43,
she will require these throughout her life! She is under the
care of the capable staff of Milestones of Development.
1,645. Samantha
Visscher
Huntington Beach,
CA
My friend's child is/will be affected by this!!
1,646. Debra Nicholson San Francisco, CA Health and well being for all, not just children are important
to me. We need universal health care and a health care
industry not in cohoots with a food industry that ignores
safety to produce foods full of toxins out to harm us. Our
children should not be subject to this, and neither should
the rest of us. It is worse than a third world country without
sanitation, to trust your food sources to learn that you
cannot. In the meantime, treat the consequences until we
all wise up. Thanks for your hard work. Debra
1,647. Julie Sutton Long Beach, CA I have a 6 year old with Spina Bifida who needs OT and PT
therapy services!
1,648. Samantha Noland Arcadia, CA
1,649. Pilar Martinez
Moore
1,650. Marve Watkins
King
Westminster, CA
Long Beach,, CA
1,651. Kristy Ouyang SanFrancisco, CA
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Name From Comments
1,652. J.D. Polzien San Francisco, CA
1,653. Margaret Sutton Rochester, United
Kingdom
1,654. sridevi
vijayakumar
fremont, CA
My Grandson was born Spina Bifida with other medical
issues... He will need regular OT and PT
1,655. Geneyem Barrett West Covina, CA Because someone I love will be affected by this, and
through this program she has been improving.
1,656. Claudia Sparrow Upland, CA
1,657. judith patton Oakland, CA The need for services for working class parents with
children who have major medical needs. These children
can't just be ignored because their parents can't make
ends meet.
1,658. Rey Tibayan Diamond Bar, CA
1,659. Mitzi Miyoshi Denver, CO
1,660. Julian Leong Walnut, CA It affects my friend's family.
1,661. SUSAN BRADY EL CERRITO, CA
1,662. Monika Vogl LA, CA
1,663. Nadine Nygren Kent, OH My granddaughter has pmg, and these services are VITAL
to add to the quality of life.
1,664. thomas Fulwiler Fremont, CA
1,665. Irene Maycock Rochester, United
Kingdom
1,666. Noam Shendar Mountain View, CA
Because my friends grandson attends the MTP
Califonia
1,667. Rebecca Chape Cary, NC My child is handicapped, and needs therapies.
1,668. Sophia Perez sunnyvale, CA
1,669. Gail Perry Costa Mesa, CA
1,670. Timothy Lopez San Francisco, CA
1,671. Robert Martien Richmond, CA
1,672. Annette Rearick Canal Winchester,
OH
1,673. marian
bradley-kohr
berkeley, CA
My son has PMG and multiple disabilities. As a family with
two working parents it is still difficult to provide for his
needs as we do not qualify for many services. Please don't
make parents chose between paying their usual bills and
providing valuable therapy for their child.
1,674. April Camaquin Daly City, CA my friend's child has mild cerebral palsey. i want to make
sure he gets occupational and physical thereapy.
1,675. Ronni Espinoza culver city, CA
1,676. Vanessa
Lui-Schleif
San Dimas, CA
1,677. Jane Bouffard mountain house, CA
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Name From Comments
1,678. Pamela Stewart Oakland, CA
1,679. Richard Garcia Upland, CA
1,680. Hazel Calomay Corona, CA
1,681. Evelien De Bruijn Rotterdam,
Netherlands
1,682. Teri Dannenberg El Cerrito, CA A friend's son is a mobile, vocal, and energetic child today
because he got therapy when he was very young.
1,683. Catherine De
Salvo
Upland, CA
1,684. Danielle Williams Rancho Cucamonga,
CA
1,685. Darlene Johnson Orange, CA I have friends who use these services...it is very important
to them.
1,686. Doris Bloch San Francisco, CA The Medical Therapy Program makes a huge difference,
including enabling children afflicted with extremely difficult
conditions to become the most able and productive citizens
they can be, thereby saving huge amounts of money for
care for the diabled in the future. db
1,687. Danielle Shollar San marcos, TX My daughter has pmg and I hope people would help her
one day if needed.
1,688. Veronica Tiglao Oakland, CA
1,689. Shieryl Chua Visalia, CA
1,690. Lidiana Trevino Chino Hills, CA
1,691. Toni Womble Aurora, IL
1,692. Heather Grant Chino, CA
1,693. Shirley Barra Apple Valley, CA
1,694. Jonathan huang mountain view, CA
1,695. Kristin Savini San Jose, CA It should be an important issue for EVERYONE!
1,696. Adriana Flores El Paso, TX
1,697. tiffany zaporteza beaverton, OR
1,698. Sarah Stillson West Covina, CA
1,699. Robert Hesse San Gabriel, CA My friends son uses these services and needs them badly!
1,700. Christina Herrera Chino, CA For baby Reagan
1,701. Jennifer Pruitt Alta Loma, CA We need a Village Behind our Children, and that includes
the Funds to be able to care of them
1,702. Virginia Alvarez El paso, TX
1,703. Ashley Shim Rancho Cordova, CA
1,704. Marybeth Polintan Los Angeles, CA
1,705. Charlotte Bondoc Chino Hills, CA my friend's baby has a rare disease and NEEDS the
therapy.
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Name From Comments
1,706. Rebecca Lilis West Covina, CA
1,707. Lois Santero Penngrove, CA These medical services should be available to all.
1,708. Gaitie Zaheer Sunnyvale, CA
1,709. Elizabeth
Spicuzza
San Francisco, CA
1,710. Linda Mullins Shady Spring, WV
1,711. Kathy Goss Oakland, CA
1,712. Jeff Rishwain Santa Barbara, CA
1,713. Colleen Pon San Jose, CA
1,714. Katrina Benson Moraga, CA
1,715. Marian Amante Daly CIty, CA
1,716. CARI PISHNY ALTA LOMA, CA
1,717. Lionel Fiel San Francisco, CA
1,718. Isa McDougald Long Beach, CA My disabled 6 year old grandson who is in a wheelchair
receives services supported by these programs. They are
crucial to his continued development in order for him to live
a full life.
1,719. Karen Sprotte Chico, CA
1,720. theresa chenault richmond, CA Because these services are being utilized by my friends
nephew. With out them they would not be able to finance
them. It seems to me that it is important to help those
among us that are less blessed.
1,721. Jazzie Quesada Daly city, CA Babies need all the care they can have!
1,722. Cynthia Wynn Sacramento, CA
1,723. Maria Mercado San Francisco, CA
1,724. Dawn Vargas Modesto, CA Seriously?! Who in their right mind would take these
valuable services away from children who desperately
need them and parents who have no other way to provide
similar services at the ridiculous cost it would be otherwise!
1,725. Reta Kyle Cotati, CA
1,726. Willy Greenley Petaluma, CA
1,727. Tonya DeGance Venice, CA
1,728. michelle kudela LaSalle, IL my cousins daughter needs this therapy!
1,729. Kelly Higueros Fontana, CA
1,730. Jeanette Duque Santa cruz, CA
1,731. B. Amelia Delome Martinez, CA
1,732. Sara Sable North Bethesda, MD
1,733. Elizabeth Jordan audubon, PA this is a no brainer for me... these kids need this.
1,734. Paulette Singh Tracy, CA It is important for everyone to take care of our disabled
children and get them what they need to live a happy life.
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Name From Comments
1,735. Norma Roxas Daly City, CA
1,736. Nancy Leonard San Jose, CA To give families making under $40K is discriminatory to
those middle income making more than this but less than
those who are "wealthy." Families trying to make it on less
than $100K, for example, would have a difficult time paying
for these special services too.
1,737. heather Whipple barstow, CA because children need our help...no brainer...
1,738. Tina Hsu santa cruz, CA
1,739. Ann Beymer San Jose, CA
1,740. Melanie
Dolgachev
1,741. David Hsu Gaithersburg, MD
1,742. Niki Woollin Rancho Palos
Verdes, CA
1,743. Steven
Winningham
San Francisco, CA I know families who need it!
San Francisco, CA
1,744. kathy O'Keefe San Rafael, CA
1,745. Erika Staab Wayne, PA I have friends whose jobs are at stake and children who
are going to lose out on these very important services to
help them have the best quality of life possible! Please
don't cut these wonderful services!
1,746. Salina Van Noy Riverside, CA
1,747. Cynthia Mundy Titusville, FL These are very severe issues and help is necessary
1,748. Via Conlon Bedford, TX
1,749. Jeanne McLeod Riverside, CA
1,750. Linda Bui San Jose, CA
1,751. kim novak rock springs, WI My neice was injured while being born and has a brain
injury
1,752. Debra Ernst St Charles, MO
1,753. Martine Habib Woodside, CA Everyone knows someone in need of these services. It is
unconscionable that this program or IHSS might be cut!
I'd rather pay more taxes!
1,754. Patricia Webster Sun City, CA
1,755. elyssa rosete daly city, CA
1,756. Denise Dougherty Hyattsville, MD
1,757. Miguel Rodriguez Union City, CA
1,758. Yvonne Reisdorff San Jose, CA
1,759. Clare Loughran San Francisco, CA Everyone should have access to the care and services
they need!
1,760. Victoria Merenda Hesperia, CA
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Name From Comments
1,761. Ariel Vazquez South San Francisco,
CA
1,762. Francine Lim buena park, CA
1,763. juan lizares chino, CA
1,764. Angela Joy Irving, NY Children such as these require the necessary services that
they may develop into the children they can become w the
best opportunities and reach their potential. I am a mother
of a (now deceased) special needs child. His therapies
were vital to his growth, development, and education.
1,765. Amelia Stewart San Francisco, CA These children don't deserve to be abandoned by
California! Please, please don't cut these critical services -
they make a lifetime of difference to each and every one of
these children.
1,766. Magdalena dizon corona, CA
1,767. Kevin Strange Beaumont, CA The needed care for children should be a function of
overall care costs.
1,768. Anthony Gomez Riverside, CA Family member may need this assistance.
1,769. amy santiago diamondbar, CA these kids need help
1,770. Dawn Strange Beaumont, CA Children should not suffer because the State needs to
balance the budget.
1,771. Lisa Sanchez Fontana, CA
1,772. Shanna Lucero Oxnard, CA These kids NEED this.
1,773. Danisha Drury gov, Canada
1,774. mary hunt Newhall, CA
1,775. Jayme Hui Rosemead, CA
1,776. Cheryl Beck Spirit Lake, IA
1,777. Caseara Martinez Milpitas, CA
1,778. Robin Hudson Foothill Ranch, CA My son has special needs. Without programs such as
these, there is no way our family could pay for all the
therapies neccesary for our son to progress. Families of
special needs children already have so much more to pay
for than those of typical children. We need all the help we
can get. We work just to provide for our families and our
paychecks don't even come close to covering these costs.
1,779. Gina Villacorta Corona, CA I know a child who has improved a lot and benefited a
great deal from this program. This program has touched a
lot of family's lives and gives us more reasons to believe
that living in CA is worth it!
1,780. KAye Tiao Piedmont, CA
1,781. Miryum Mochkin san francisco, CA
1,782. deborah mcgraw muskogee, OK all our children should qualify for any medical treatment
1,783. Judy Chen San Francisco, CA
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Name From Comments
1,784. Amy Erlewine Santa Cruz, CA My daughter uses CCS MTP services for OT and PT. We
could not possibly, as a family of four, live off of $40,000 a
year in our area, yet the only therapists capable of dealing
with her multiple disabilities work in the MTP. If this budget
passes, we would lose some of her most valuable
resources. They have helped her move from a child almost
completely unable to move to one that is rolling across the
floor and grabbing toys and able to soothe herself.
1,785. sharon tedsen crescent city, CA I am a child advocate!
1,786. Kim Saxelby Uplandc, CA
1,787. Kimberly Arbis South San Francisco,
CA
1,788. Rod Ulanday La, CA
1,789. Laurel
Egenberger
Oakland, CA
1,790. Holly Rapson Santa Maria, CA
1,791. Nancy Trinh rosemead, CA
1,792. Jennifer Jones Covina, CA
1,793. Stacy Nitschke Mountain View, CA
1,794. Elizabeth Warren Mill Valley, CA My son is severely disabled - I believe every family has the
right to these important services for their child. Therapy
(OT, PT, equipment, AFOs, chairs, walkers, standers,
wheelchairs, medications, lifts). Therapy and equipment
are SO expensive for these children, every child with
medical + physical challenges has the right to have the
correct services and equipment they need to achieve the
best quality of life.
1,795. Heather Giddens San Jose, CA
1,796. lucy wang san francisco, CA
1,797. Clifford Young San Francisco, CA As a retired pediatric occupational therapist, I have seen
first hand how medical therapy therapy services improve
the lives of children with disabilities. Limiting these services
to families based on their ability to pay, rather than on the
medical therapy needs of the child, is grossly unfair to
these families who are already burdened with tremendous
financial constraints and medical issues. Please do not cut
these vital services to families with children with special
needs!
1,798. diane Brodeur redding, CA
1,799. NATALIE
MORGAN
SIERRA MADRE, CA
1,800. Jennifer Malman Pleasanton, CA
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Name From Comments
1,801. Gladys Mary
Stelow
Saugus, CA Please do not cut the California Children's Services
Medical Therapy Program budget...it's much needed!
Thank you,.
1,802. Elizabeth Brogna San Francisco, CA I know many children who have benefited from these
services.
1,803. kathy kotschnig San Francisco, CA
1,804. Lisa Morales Valencia, CA
1,805. Donna Kennison Folsom, CA
1,806. sheri tom san ramon, CA
1,807. Brian Dela Cruz Diamond Bar, CA I have a friends and family member whose children have
medical conditions that need this program.
1,808. Lee Pearson Manhattan Beach, CA
1,809. Tara Stern Sherman Oaks, CA
1,810. Stacy Seto Alameda, CA
1,811. Briana Magginetti San Luis Obispo, CA If services are cut where I provide Physical Therapy
services for CCS, these children will not have any place to
take their private insurance. Please don't shrink the middle
class.
1,812. Sam Phuong Rosemead, CA
1,813. Veronica Cintron Miami, FL
1,814. Rachel Arbis South San Francisco,
CA
1,815. Janice Assink Walnut Creek, CA
1,816. Giancarlo Scalise Hayward, CA
1,817. john martinez Sacramento, CA My Niece is in need of these services to continue her
development
1,818. Rita Delay Concord, CA
1,819. arlene kasel petaluma, CA I have a grandson who needs this therapy.
1,820. nathan isla SSF, CA
1,821. Nate Fisher Mill Valley, CA My best friend has muscular dystrophy. And I'd really like
him to live past 35.
1,822. Sylvia Wang Berkeley, CA
1,823. Sandy Paek Highlands Ranch, CO
1,824. Julian Cruz Bakersfield, CA Because the ones that suffer the most are the patients that
don't have the help that they need to live a better life..
1,825. Liliya Matt San Francisco, CA
1,826. Emory Torres San Ramon, CA My daughter has cerebral palsy and relies heavily on
OT/PT services from CCS to maximize her ability to live as
independently as possible as an adult. Losing her eligibility
will heavily impact her and her family both financially and
emotionally.
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Name From Comments
1,827. Edward LaCombe San Jose, CA
1,828. Norvin Roxas Daly City, CA my nephew suffers from a a disease.
1,829. Abigail Gaba San Francisco, CA This is an important issue to me because children
comprise a population that is more vulnerable to diseases
and health related issues. Every child deserves the best
possible opportunities in life and without proper health care
this may not be an option. Please support all children,
everyone deserves a chance.
1,830. Linda Tung San Francisco, CA My now 24-year-old daughter benefited greatly from the
services of CCS and the MTU. It doesn't begin to compare
with what is available through health insurance - which is
basically nothing. For children who are physically disabled
and still growing and developing, the care and medical
case management is a great contributor to the children's
improvement and health. It is a crime that these services
are shrinking and in danger of being lost.
1,831. Andrea Isla Ssf, CA
1,832. Jeanette Young Huntington Beach,
CA
1,833. Marie Dela Cruz Sacramento, CA
1,834. Denise Reynolds El Mirage, AZ
I am an OT who works with children who have special
needs.
1,835. Maricela Young long beach, CA I'm an occupational therapist and know how imperative
these services are to children with disabilities.
1,836. Margaret Verga Walnut Creek, CA
1,837. jerome jaurigue diamond bar, CA My family
1,838. John Kreiden San Francisco, CA
1,839. Kathleen Qualters Long Beach, CA I have friends whose children benefit from these services.
1,840. Linda Brault Oceanside, CA
1,841. Sandra Coffey laguna niguel, CA
1,842. Arlene Cavan San Francisco, CA
1,843. Bill Voong Chino Hils, CA
1,844. Ginger Jule-Frost Vallejo, CA I work with students with special needs, many with multiple
disabilities, and their families. The cost of care for these
children, including therapy services is astounding! Without
coverage under CCS, many of these children will fall
between the cracks and simply be underserved. The
average, middle class family cannot afford to pay out of
pocket for the services their child with disability needs.
Cutting funding to CCS, limiting services to only families of
the lowest SES status pretty well would ensure that only
the children whose families are quite wealthy and those
who are very poor will receive the services they need. We
simply owe better to our kids!
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Name From Comments
1,845. Linda Magginetti Pleasanton, CA This is a very important service to needy children and
families and should not be limited by income, especially
this low. These services paid for out of pocket would be
astronomical for families and the children would go without
basic care.
This is one of those areas where children would fall
through the cracks. Basic medical insurance does not
cover these types of services so even a high income family
with good insurance could go financially broke in no time.
1,846. Alan Ly santa cruz, CA can't deny disabled children services they need
1,847. William Patton Pomona, CA The budget should not be balanced by cutting much
needed help to the defenseless.
1,848. tom pong pomona, CA
1,849. Corinne Kason Redwood City, CA
1,850. Karen Stokely Haleiwa, HI This would never happen in Hawai'i.
1,851. Lou Ann Smith Lakewood, CA Raising children is the toughest job
in the world. God bless the children.
1,852. Amy
Ferrasci-Harp
1,853. Nina Gruezo Claremont, CA
1,854. Gary Magginetti Auburn, CA
1,855. Amy De La Cruz San Francisco, CA
Aptos, CA I have a child with special needs. We make well above the
40,000 a year limit but would have no ability even with
insurance to pay for our daughters therapy.
1,856. david ramirez el paso, TX i have family in california who need the therapy
1,857. celia maurice Atherton, CA
1,858. Jessica Sullivan Sacramento, CA
1,859. Sarah West Antioch, CA
1,860. Cecilia Gray El paso, TX
1,861. penny pingleton Lapford, United
Kingdom
1,862. randy wagner danville, IL
1,863. Ellen Brewer Mill Valley, CA Our son has weekly OT and PT and although we have the
BEST health insurance, there is still a limit on the number
of therapies and we would have to drive 60 miles round trip
twice a week to the location our insurance covers.
1,864. Beryl Mallett Fareham, United
Kingdom
1,865. Christina Cherry Oceanside, CA
I have friends whose son uses this service. It is very
important to them
1,866. Ronald Torres San Ramon, CA My 7-yr old daughter is diaganosed with Cerebral Palsy,
and currently receives services from the MTP. The cause
of her CP was never confirmed, although we suspect that it
was a result of injuries sustained while under the care of a
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Name From Comments
1,866. Ronald Torres San Ramon, CA (continued from previous page)
licensed daycare provider. Nevertheless, my daughter has
benefitted tremendously from this program since the age of
11 months, however, her treatment is in jeopardy due to
this proposed legislation. Please support the effort to
oppose this legilslation, and keep thousands of children
from losing this valuable benefit. My wife and both work
full-time, and rely on programs like these to help our
daughter to be as independent as possible as she gets
older.
1,867. Deborah Figueroa Tularosa, NM
1,868. Darran Jergensen Littleton, CO
1,869. Tiffany De Asis Sf, CA
1,870. Teresa Androvich Sacramento, CA As a parent of a child who received MTU services after a
major stroke I know firsthand the amazing benefits of
receiving this therapy. It was possible that my daughter
would be wheelchair bound after her stroke. The rehab (PT
and OT) services she received have made it possible for
her to be completely mobile every day. It's obvious to me
this is a huge cost savings in the long run besides
improving the quality of her life.
1,871. Craig Stevens Montrose, PA As a 46 year former native of California who is restoring a
180 year old 6th generation family home in PA I have a
niece named Julia who is nie years old living with Cerebral
Palsy. I am sure that the state of California can find a way
to get out of debt without taking money from health
services for innocent young children. Where is your heart
and compassion for those less fortunate than You through
No Fault of their own.
Please consider My niece Julia and All the children
suffering from mild to severe challenges when You make
decisions on cutting funding to needed and valuable
services, Thank You.
1,872. Obdulia Gomez Fontana, CA
1,873. Eric Wenburg MOUNTAIN VIEW,
CA
Culture of caring should be backed by public funds
1,874. Denise Connors Brentwood, CA This is the wrong service to cut! These kids need this help
so that they can live productive lives.
1,875. Nicole Youngberg Petaluma, CA Both my children receive excellent services and support
fom CCS. Without CCS, my family would be struggling
even harder than we already are
1,876. audra phillips Fresno, CA
1,877. Casandra
Hosseini
1,878. Rebecca
Wakefield
San Jose, CA We have to do everything we can to financially assist those
families who have children with special needs.
Mill Valley, CA
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Name From Comments
1,879. gene ebert san diego, CA a good friends daughter benefits from this program.
1,880. Larissa Carrick Dover, OH We have financial eligibility in our state for these services
and it is killing our family. We make too much to qualify but
no where near enough to pay our daughter's medical bills.
If we were to quit our jobs we would qualify, but then we
would be living off the state and be irresponsible human
beings. But because we work at jobs that barely make us
middle class, we don't qualify for help. Kids who need
these services should be able to get them no matter what
the parents make.
1,881. Raymond
Quilalang
San Ramon, CA
1,882. Lorena Chavez Santa Clara, CA
1,883. Nina Galang Sacramento, CA
1,884. rochelle duarte concord, CA
1,885. Sharon Magpali Anaheim hills, CA My godson
1,886. Terry Burns Gold River, CA I am a Program Specialist for special education in a school
district.. Many of our students receive PT OT and nursing
services.
1,887. Anick Labonville Walnut Creek, CA Private therapists are not specialized in pediatrics and
those kids who will not receive appropriae therapy will
require extra state support as a adult as they would not
have the chance to achieve to their highest level of
independence. It is a saving in very short term but it will
cost more money to the state in long term.
1,888. christian dauer san francisco, CA preserving CCS access to children with special needs is
crucial regardless of family income. State funded
assistance to the disabled and their families is already
gutted, please do not make an untenable situation worse.
1,889. Cecilia Martinez Milpitas, CA
1,890. kristine gable san francisco, CA
1,891. Scott Murray san Jose, CA
1,892. Margie Cordova Santa Clara, CA It's imperative to keep fuinding for CCS in order to continue
providing necessary treatment for children in need of it, no
matter what income bracket their parents fall under.
1,893. Kristen Murino San Diego, CA
1,894. Godfried Kesse Newark, CA
1,895. Andrea Galang Fremont, CA My cousin in laws daughter needs these services. She
benefits immensely from them and taking these away
would be a huge set back for her and all the progress she's
made to overcome something that most children don't.
Please don't take these benefits away from her.
1,896. Su Jower San Ramon, CA
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Name From Comments
1,897. Sacha
Javier-Rong
Daly City, CA
1,898. Gigi Cruz San Ramon, CA I have a niece with special needs that has been benefiting
from the CCS services. It will be a big financial burden to
her family if these services will be impacted by the budget
cuts.
1,899. Annette Robinson Belmont, CA
1,900. Melissa Gomez San Jose, CA
1,901. Rosemary Co Danville, CA
1,902. George Lopez apple valley, CA My niece utilizes this cause she had a heart transplant at 1
month old. She has needs to this day and this program not
only helps her but hundreds if not more. Thank you for this
and I truly hope and pray we get the needed signatures.
1,903. Tami Weinert Antioch, CA This is a heart matter because I have two special needs
kids who do not qualify for these services but are blessed
to receive other services. Caring for a child with challenges
of this nature is a full time investment for these parentsheart
and soul. Many families can not bring in the amount
of income it would cost to provide these necessary
therapies.The teachers and therapist play such an intergral
part in the development of these precious kids.Without
these services, these parents would be forced to watch
their precious children suffer while knowing that help is just
out of reach. I have Psoriatic arthritis. I am 46 years old
and I able to walk and function though in pain daily. I can't
imagine a child with RA- a painful and often crippling
disease, experiencing pain every day and not having
available to them therapy that would improve his/her
quality of life. Our children need us. We are paying taxes
and my voice is with those who can not do this on their
own, no matter how hard they try.Thank you for
considering these families and their challenges. While I
understand that California's financial condition is important,
I have to underline that we don't have a state of California
without the residents who make up this great state.
Continue to partner with these families and be a part of
something much bigger that state level government. Thank
you for making a difference!
1,904. Cheryl Ruth Livermore, CA This is morally wrong. Children, their parents and all those
associated with any childhood illness or diease need all the
help that is available. Let's do the right thing.
1,905. Saul Garcia Salinas, CA Because I have a child battling Leukemia and any help any
child in this country get's is a lot less than what we spend
in foreign affairs we have no gain in AT ALL! That is why I
sign this American Petition for children to be healed and
saved or simply helped.
1,906. Dana Powell Fontana, CA
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Name From Comments
1,907. A. C.
Broussard-Barnes
1,908. Koch Saskia Delmenhorst,
Germany
1,909. Robert Cameron Mill Valley, CA
1,910. Virna Sanchez Pittsburg, CA
1,911. Allan Avila fremont, CA
Salinase, CA I not only have a special needs child, but I have a niece &
did home health care for another child (who has since
passed) who are both recipients of CCS services. In
addition, I, too, had CCS services as a child to help pay for
some of my surgical procedures. I have severe &, at one
point, life threatening Scoliosis). Had it not been for CCS,
there were surgeries required to save my life that I may not
have been able to have, &, in the case of my niece & the
child I cared for, services they need(ed) that would have to
be given up...& they are TRULY needed services! Don't
put parents in this predicament or make CCS clients
suffer...these parents & recepients are already paying an
unfair price in life, please don't make them pay another.
1,912. charlie heistand antioch, CA i have seen how many great thing this program has done
to so many young kids, i think it is a hudge attribute to the
state and something we need to not deminish time on and
make the kids of the future be affected buy the program
going away
1,913. Yvonne Gee fremont, CA as a PT, I believe these kids deserve much needed
specialized therapy services in order to improve or
maintain their functional abilities, obtain necessary medical
equipment needed for home or school, and have family
training/support to have as "normal" a childhood as
possible. The condition of a handicapping neuro or ms
disorder is stressful enough, don't cut the finances that
enable CCS to provide the basic services and support
these families need.
1,914. Joyce Sarkisian Daly City, CA
1,915. Patricia Ferrando Redwood City, CA Two children in my family have need of this service and to
take it away would set back their continued progress.
1,916. Maria
herrera-lofton
1,917. Jen & Mike
Nevels
Renton, WA
Daly City, CA
1,918. Larry Bouchard Sonora, CA Prevention and planned amelioration are key to saving big
bucks later on. Without OT and PT especially, the state will
loose billions in medical costs. All the state's services are
interconnected. Woe to those leaders who cannot see this.
Take the money from some of your glitzy programs like
Arnie's 13 billion for experimental stem cell research.
1,919. Katherine Peters San Dimas, CA
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Name From Comments
1,920. Jennie Beltran Santa Ana, CA My sister was able to be a part of this program and it
greatly increased her quality of life. Please save these
programs! They are important for the students and their
families.
1,921. Nicole Alexander Santa Cruz, CA My child receives services from CCS. She has made
incredible strides and it would be a shame to interrupt this
progress when her brain is in the most crucial stage of
growth and repair.~ Nicole Alexander
1,922. Elisa Roldan San Jose, CA My brother suffered a traumatic brain injury at the age of
16, and the services we received through CCS truly helped
saved my brother and my family. CCS was able to help us
put the pieces of our lives back together, and we were able
to move forward in a positive direction. I hope people
realize the importance of these programs, and how much
they help.
1,923. Jodi Wright El Cajon, CA
1,924. Marla Deutsch Campbell, CA Perhaps a sliding scale would be a better idea than a
complete denial of needed services.
1,925. Julia Sison El Cajon, CA
1,926. Jessica Duarte concord, CA
1,927. Kerry McIntosh San Rafael, CA
1,928. michelle
fernandez
san jose, CA
1,929. Maryl Kunkel San Jose, CA My niece, who had seizures as an infant, has been getting
physical therapy through their services and her
improvement have been significant.
1,930. Eva Munoz sunnyvale, CA
1,931. Jovita Tamor Alameda, CA
1,932. Jennifer Kennedy Sacramento, CA I am a therapist and I see first hand the importance of early
intervention with children with disabilities. It is a huge
financial strain on parents and families and many might not
be able to get their children the skilled interventions they
really need to function in school and activities of daily
living, as well as improve overall quality of life.
1,933. alyssa murphy sunnyvale, CA
1,934. Cathy Althoff Castro Valley, CA I am a PT working with these children and families. What
we do make a difference in their lives, helping them to
become as independent as possible. We are experts in the
field of pediatric physical therapy, therapists in other
settings don't have the knowledge or experience of how
best to work with these children. School districts do not
have the funds to provide therapy services to these
children either. Please don't take therapy and the support
we give these familes away.
1,935. Christina Formosa Santa Clara, CA
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Name From Comments
1,936. Haya Tawatao San Francisco, CA
1,937. Barry Lieberman Aliso Viejo, CA
1,938. Heather Garcia Harrogate, United
Kingdom
1,939. Mitul Kapadia San Francisco, CA I am a pediatric rehabilitation specialist who specializes in
treating children with special needs. This would
dramatically affect my patients and my ability to provide
care for them. I do not see any alternatives in regards to
therapy services for a number of my patients who would
not financially qualify and ultimately it would dramatically
affect their health.
1,940. Lauren Manalili Eastvale, CA
1,941. Andrew Lucas Danville, CA
1,942. Lori Kroll San Mateo, CA My friend's son receives therapy services through CCS.
Without the program their insurance will not cover
necessary services for her son's needs. I know this issue
affects countless other families. My son also has
hi-functioning autism and I pay too much out of pocket.
These services are necessary. Parents should not have to
pick and choose services their children need based on
affordability, special needs kids NEED these services.
They are VITAL to their growth and development. Please
keep them available.
1,943. Suzanne
Cunningham
Los Gatos, CA
1,944. Elizabeth Biehl Los Banos, CA
1,945. Kimberly Oliver SF, CA
1,946. Jane Cole San Francisco, CA I am always in support for children with special needs to
get state and federal funding. As a child care provider for
over 30 years, I have seen this make a real difference in a
child being able to get professional counseling that enables
the child to mainstream, attend schools with other children.
Please do NOT cut much needed funding.
Jane Cole
Executive Director of the Learning Bridge Preschool SF CA
1,947. nigel williams san Jose, CA
1,948. PATTY PENROD FAIRFIELD, CA
1,949. Kelly Prior San Carlos, CA I have friends that use this program for their daughter, and
I cannot imagine them not having a place to take her for
the care that she needs!
1,950. Mickey McDevitt Oakland, CA
1,951. Mary Berdal Fremont, CA
1,952. Catherine Kenyon Arcata, CA My friends' daughter depends upon this program for her
therapy. Without it, her parents will not be able to afford
continuing care.
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Name From Comments
1,953. Ammy Beltran Santa Ana, CA I received services through CCS through most of my
childhood. If it wasn't for them my family would have never
been able to get me the care that I needed. I want every
family to have that same opportunity.
1,954. Jasmyn Johnson San Jose, CA
1,955. Dante Cordova Rancho Cucamonga,
CA
1,956. Melody Sellers Redford, MI
1,957. Laura Martinez yorba linda, CA
1,958. Sherri Meyette Chino Hills, CA
1,959. Heather Steiger Vista, CA
1,960. Alan Root Ventura, CA
1,961. Sasha Baguskas San Francisco, CA
1,962. Kelly Waggener santa rosa, CA
1,963. Rene Demapeles Hercules, CA
1,964. Ray Davis Jr. Tracy, CA
1,965. Gina Pollack El Caon, CA
1,966. DEBORAH
KELSEY
FONTANA, CA
1,967. Cathi Bledsoe Newport Coast, CA
1,968. Olivia Tsujimura Portland, OR
1,969. Ben Hunnicutt wh, CA
1,970. Amber Doescher Jamestown, CA
1,971. Julie Hipe Cumming, GA
1,972. Bailey Williams winlock, WA There are a lot of families that need this and I don't think
that it is fair to cut them off since they can't afford therapies
for their children if these cuts are made
1,973. Crystal Contreras Hayward, CA
1,974. J Lewis sanjose, CA You cannot take away vital services from these children. It
is immoral.
1,975. Chella
Figueroa-Cuison
1,976. Vanessa
Weinfield
Pittsburg, CA My friends' daughter depends upon this program for her
therapy. Without it, her parents will not be able to afford
continuing care.
Hillsborough, CA
1,977. Kevin Pettit Encinitas, CA
1,978. Dee Mills Tuolumne, CA
1,979. Rosanna
Castro-Rodriguez
1,980. mycile cahambing hayward, CA
San jose, CA No child should ever be left out!
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Name From Comments
1,981. Sara Skweres Phoenix, AZ Without these services, my cousin's daughter may not be
able to receive thetherpay services that she needs to reach
her full potential. It is unjust to cut these services for so
many children and families who depend on them.
Additionally, as a pediatric speech-language pathologist, I
have witnessed firsthand the positive impact that
intervention services are for this population of children.
Programs that funded these services have already been
cut in Arizona, and our kids are suffering as a result. Don't
let the same thing happen in California.
1,982. Joan Xiao Cupertino, CA
1,983. Lara Kehoe San Francisco, CA It is offensive how state and local governments are
targeting the most vulnerable members of our population
with these types of budget cuts. We need to fight back on
their behalf. I would have no problem AT ALL paying more
in taxes if that money goes to services and social
programs like those offered through CCS, Golden Gate
Regional Center and other organizations.
1,984. Peter Adams Los Angeles, CA
1,985. Jeremy Heath Escondido, CA
1,986. Tania Bell costa mesa, CA
1,987. Nancy Aduna Novato, CA
1,988. mariciel telmo san lorenzo, CA
1,989. Pamela Torres American Canyon,
CA
1,990. Dana Keating Santa Cruz, CA
1,991. Amy Prince-Auld Tustin, CA
1,992. Morgan Breedveld Livermore, CA
1,993. Laura Osterling Anaheim, CA friends daughter has disease
1,994. Angela Mariveles Fremont, CA
1,995. Andrew Cuison Pittsburg, CA This issue is important to me because I have a family the
uses this service for their child.
1,996. John Dterling San diego, CA
1,997. Nubia Aguilar Baypoint, CA Its important to me becuase all children should receive the
help they need. Its our job to help our children in everyway
we can.
1,998. Brigette Morales San Mateo, CA Everyone wants and deserves the best resources available
for their child
1,999. Karen Barajas Oakley, CA
2,000. Tammi DeMange Antioch, CA My little sister used these types of services throughout her
adolescence. It is a shame to even consider cutting such
essential services for children!
2,001. Katina Kekos Pittsburg, CA
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Name From Comments
2,002. Lorelei Sterling San Diego, CA Every child should get the care they need,not just rich kids.
2,003. Corah Speck Citrus Heights, CA
2,004. Nancy Meza Foster city, CA
2,005. Kathleen Schlier San Francisco, CA Cutting services to disabled children when the state does
not now and never has fully funded the legal mandates set
forth in our civil laws against discrimination is tragic. I
disagree with trying to balance a state budget on the backs
disabled children and their families. Without CCS services,
my daughter would not have received the much needed
therapy she needed. Shame on you, Governor Brown! And
you call yourself a Democrat?
2,006. Grace West Elk Grove, CA It has and will have a huge impact on my Cousin and her
family!!!
2,007. Karen Cancino San Francisco, CA We must stop services to the most vulnerable children and
families. What are the values of people advocating for
such, the very people who are always talking about the
importance of values. Yes, I know. It is only their values
that are important.
2,008. Pam Peters San Jose, CA
2,009. sandra cifo san francisco, CA
2,010. Edwin Campos San Jose, CA
2,011. Sharon
Cunningham
2,012. wendi vajretti santa cruz, CA
2,013. Rey Jacinto Irvine, CA
2,014. Isela Moreno Redwood City, CA
2,015. Jason Christ San Jose, CA
Los Gatos, CA children are our precious resourse. All children
regardless of financial status should equally qualiify for
services for qualifying medical conditions.
2,016. Kassy Daft Sacramento, CA I've got friends affected by it
2,017. julie smith sunnyvale, CA
2,018. Monica Picon San Mateo, CA
2,019. Brendan Murphy Santa Barbara, CA
2,020. Nerissa Valdellon Yorba linda, CA
2,021. susan
himes-powers
2,022. Cristina
Bevilacqua
san francisco, CA
San Ramon, CA
2,023. Lynzy Smeenk Carpinteria, CA
2,024. Kristin Cooper Nordland, WA
2,025. april contaxis orinda, CA
2,026. Luz Martinez San Jose, CA For all children that need this service
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Name From Comments
2,027. Marie Fox Sunnyvale, CA I work with children with special needs and realize the
importance of all their therapies, and how much assistance
their parents need and deserve.
2,028. elizabeth bensen west linn, OR
2,029. Sara Chapman San Francisco, CA I work with children with special needs who greatly benefit
from CCS services as an early childhood special educator.
These cuts would be devastating to many children and
families and would result in greater expenses in the future.
2,030. geraldine alcid san francisco, CA
2,031. Natalie de Leon Novato, CA
2,032. sachet mollinedo san jose, CA
2,033. Tiffany Ferguson C.H., CA
2,034. Susan
Zidek-Mayne
2,035. Robyn Cherwin Napa, CA
2,036. Betty Yu San Francisco, CA
2,037. Allison Tittiger San Francisco, CA
2,038. Jehan Izhar Alta Loma, CA
2,039. Shelley Cushere Redwood city, CA
Nine Mile Falls, WA I am a physical therapist and understand the importance
these services provide and how necessary and beneficial
they are to child and family.
2,040. Debra Lewis San jose, CA My grandson is receiving ot and pt services every week. If
he had to use his medical insurance not all of the sessions
would be covered. That would cause a financial hardship
for his family.
2,041. Deanna Yeakle Sonora, CA
2,042. Ed Koenig Novato, CA I have a special place in my heart for children with
disabilities, having worked with assistive technologies and
special software to help these kids maximize their potential
and stay mainstreamed in school. These services are a
vital safety net for middle class families with special needs
kids.
2,043. Kathleen Vignos San Francisco, CA
2,044. Jennifer
Heinschel
2,045. Daren Carollo Oakland, CA
2,046. Crystal Santa
Maria
2,047. Chris Salings Windsor, CA
2,048. Albert Coria West hollywood, CA
Burlingame, CA It affects a friend of mine.
Stanton, CA You are blesed if you don't have special needs, but one
day if it were to someday hit your home, a friend, or
someone you love, you would want to support special
needs children. why take away the services for medical
therapy when they are the ones that need it the most
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Name From Comments
2,049. Christina Toral Bellfower, CA
2,050. Justin Flores San Mateo, CA My son was born 3 months early and these services are
critical to him and our financial situation
2,051. Irene Seybold Santa Barbara, CA I also work with children with occupational and physical
therapy needs and would hate these children to be
impacted.
2,052. Julie Murray San Jose, CA My son who needs these therapies will no longer be able
to recieve them.
2,053. Stuart klitsner walnut creek, CA I am in contact with a family that this program has been a
tremendous help to. Their child has made many
improvements that would not have happened if this
program were not available. Please do not allow it to be
cut.
2,054. Anne laure Larson Pacheco, CA
2,055. Tracy Dela Cruz Salinas, CA This is issue is important to me because we need to
protect our children, their future, our future.
2,056. Jenn Lagasca Pomona, CA
2,057. nancy Williams Benicia, CA
2,058. Nancy Bravo Ontario, CA I have a child who benefits from these services.
2,059. Marilyn Hobbs Sonora, CA
2,060. Joyce Curtis Bluff City, TN In my opinion, therapy to help these children live a more
independant life, is going to save money in the long run.
2,061. Jill Peterson San Jose, CO
2,062. sonja coulter antioch, CA
2,063. Diana Flores san mateo, CA
2,064. Deborah Fogel corona, CA this is important due to the fact that my daughter is
severely disabled and attends CCS therapy unit in Corona,
CA
2,065. Krista Richardson West Sacramento,
CA
2,066. Tamara Popek Bakersfield, CA
2,067. Rebecca Flynn anaheim, CA I teach students with disabilities and know how important
these services are.
2,068. Stefanie Boggs Concord, CA My daughter receives therapy thru CCS. it has been VERY
beneficial. We have been thru enough budget cuts..please
stop. Children should be priority with receiving more, not
less.
2,069. David Tran Sherman Oaks, CA
2,070. Helen Ngo Sherman Oaks, CA
2,071. Elaine Balesteri Federal Way, WA
2,072. Kalista Hickman Davis, CA
2,073. Emma Thomson Brisbane, CA
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Name From Comments
2,074. Melissa Cuevas San Diego, CA
2,075. Jessica Thurber San Jose, CA This budget cut could directly affect the physical therapy
my son currently receives from CCS due to his Cerebral
Palsy. The benefits would end of going to non-tax paying
families, yet funded by us, tax-payers. Stop giving free
services to those takers who don't contribute to our State
economy!
2,076. Natalie Teshin Sonora, CA chilren with special needs need the support of father,
mother and the community. IT DOES TAKE A VILLAGE,
$40,000. is not enought to live on and take care of a child's
special needs.
2,077. jennifer foxworthy layton, UT
2,078. Andrea Hodges San Jose, CA
2,079. michelle torres
millan
modesto, CA
2,080. Amy Freitag San Jose, CA
2,081. joseph cabatu dublin, CA i believe this is a worthy cause
2,082. Susan Abbott San Francisco, CA I have a friend who would be profoundly negatively
affected by this cut.
2,083. Carol Yeh-Garner Carlsbad, CA
2,084. Kathryn Zidek Seabrook, TX I am a Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
physician and feel these services are important to
maximizing a child's functional potential.
2,085. Kathleen Cline Lincoln, CA I am aware of, close to, and directly related to a number of
individuals whose quality of life would suffer without these
therapy programs.
2,086. Heather Karney Sonora, CA My daughtersis currently getting these services and will not
be able to if financial status is taken into account.
2,087. Care Messer san diego, CA My daughter needs these services - I cannot do what CCS
does for her! Please no cuts...
2,088. Lana Parr Lincoln, CA
2,089. Melissa
McGlinchey
Folsom, CA
2,090. Khrys Rawson Hurricane, UT
2,091. Melanie Bronny Roseville, CA A coworkers grandson attends several times a week and it
has been such an important part of his development.
2,092. Kelly Williams Davis, CA
2,093. Gina Marsh San Diego, CA I know someone who's child needs these services.
2,094. Karen Fredericks Saratoga, CA My son, Quinn Bossow, was born on March 4, 2009. Quinn
was born with a massive tumor on his left leg that was
eventually diagnosed as infantile fibrosarcoma. In order to
save his life, the doctors amputated his leg just above the
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Name From Comments
2,094. Karen Fredericks Saratoga, CA (continued from previous page)
knee. Fortunately, he is doing incredibly well now. He is a
feisty redhead possessed with incredible charm and
determination. He walks with a prosthesis and is able to do
most of the same things any kid can do. This is in no small
part due to the services he has received at CCS. He has
been seeing Vicky, his physical therapist, almost every
week since he was a baby. He looks forward to seeing her
every time we go. Severing this relationship could have an
extremely deleterious effect. The trust our most vulnerable
children build over time should not be set aside because of
short-term (albeit real) budgetary concerns. While Quinn is
thriving and overcoming his disability, I see so many
children at CCS who are in dire need of therapy.
Maximizing their potential is absolutely essential to
mitigating their potential eventual reliance on the state. At
the very least some mechanism by which insurance
companies could contribute to the expense of the therapy
is necessary.
2,095. Melody
Splattstoesser
Attleboro, MA I am a Special Ed Teacher working with many kids who
need these types of programs everyday.
2,096. Tami Nurisso Redwood City, CA My son has CP and CCS the most important component to
his therapeutic needs.
2,097. Amy Lam South San Francisco,
CA
My friend's nephew, who is a toddler, relies on California
Children's Services to treat his mild cerebral palsy. If the
service is cut, he will not be able to receive the treatment
he needs, and his medical insurance will not cover the
costs.
2,098. Denee' Patrick Bakersfield, CA Because no child with medical needs should be
neglected!!!
2,099. Loan Nguyen Elk Grove, CA
2,100. Danielle TOrres san bruno, CA
2,101. Joanna Leak San Diego, CA
2,102. Stephanie
Baynosa
Pomona, CA
2,103. Cathy Paulson San Carlos, CA
2,104. Ashley Roberts Menlo Park, CA
2,105. Jacqui Baiardo San Jose, CA
2,106. Natalie Hovik Charlotte, NC I am a native Californian and my parents and brothers'
families live there. This would impact my nieces, nephews
and their parents negatively. Not to mention the other
children who have needs that would not be met without
these services.
2,107. Hollie Slater Fresno, CA
2,108. e allen concord, CA
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Name From Comments
2,109. Michael Cruz San Francisco, CA Cousin receives these services. Would REALLY put a
financial strain on her family if these were cut.
2,110. Kateri Wang South San francisco,
CA
2,111. Melinda Lusk
Zuerlein
Carlsbad, CA
2,112. Kyle Ngo Arcadia, CA
2,113. Alex Rubin San mateo, CA
2,114. Annalisa Slater Redwood City, CA
2,115. Lauren Quiocho Bakersfield, CA Our grandaughter Juliana has a gentic disorder as well and
a heart condition ...For Juliana for Gianna and for all the
children with Love always...
2,116. Sandra Cernobori Menlo Park, CA
2,117. Victoria Casaray Hayward, CA
2,118. Brittany Finitz SR, CA
2,119. Hilary Aldrich Chimacum, WA It affects families that I care about.
2,120. Olma Madrid Burlingame, CA
2,121. Corrie Mendes woodland hills, CA My daughter has special needs and needs therapies. We
wouldnt be able to afford therapies and we would make
more than $40K. May have to move out of state. How can
california do this to their children. I PAY SO MUCH IN
TAXES!!! Where does the money go??!!
2,122. Debra Mendes Boca Raton, FL My granddaughter requires therapy.
2,123. Sara Lewis Campbell, CA
2,124. donna
giannantonio
methuen, MA A friend of mine has a medically challenged daughter that
lives in California, and cutting these services is so very
wrong.
2,125. Kathleen Fink Woodbridge, VA My dear friend has a sweet family member that has special
needs.
2,126. Kathleen Zambon San Diego, CA
2,127. Gary Palmquist Woodland Hills, CA CSS helps a member of my family
2,128. Joy Andrews San Francisco, CA It's important to take care of our own, and if insurance
won't cover it and the government won't, who will? And
what is the point of healthcare then?
2,129. T. Doan Rosemead, CA
2,130. Benjamin Krantz Oakland, CA It effects my friends and their families
2,131. Mike Bogdanovich Santa Rosa, CA
2,132. Morgan Proctor san francisco, CA I'm a teacher and I want to see all kids given basic support
to succeed.
2,133. Deanna Jones Los Gatos, CA Please sign this petition! Help our children and their future!
2,134. Pamela Kles Yucaipa, CA
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Name From Comments
2,135. Emily Fasten San Francisco, CA
2,136. Cody Farley Winnetka, CA
2,137. Juana Breucop Santa Ana, CA My daughter received services at Carl Harvey for over 5
years. At the time we were not in the financial situation to
afford physical therapy for her. If it wasn't for CCS she
would never had made the progress she did to live a better
life.
2,138. Ashley Schaeffer Oakland, CA
2,139. Arista Lemos Redwood City, CA
2,140. Kai jong Hsu San marino, CA
2,141. Patricia Seybold San Rafael, CA
2,142. Dana Duffy Antioch, CA
2,143. Sheila Towns Novao, CA A friend asked me to sign this...I believe the program
should be continued...
2,144. robert brown san leandro, CA My daughter was injured in an accident some years ago
and and received therapy through CCS. This is a crime to
the children who require this care.
2,145. Pat Adamo Medford, OR
2,146. Stephen Foreman Walnut Creek, CA
2,147. Diana Ith Garden Grove, CA
2,148. Altaf Boghani Pleasant Hill, CO because children can not defend themselves and we
should be caring for them till they become self sufficient
2,149. trevecca okholm costa mesa, CA The CA governor's proposed budget will affect our friend's
child with brain injury and children like her
drastically. It proposes to cut CCS (CA Children's
Services) therapy services for children whose families
make more than $40K and kids who seem "mild." CCS has
been a Godsend for our friend's family and has provided
essential, high
quality therapy for their daughter since she was four years
old. She is doing very well, but continues to need therapy
intermittently so she can use her left side more effectively.
The proposed cuts are only .07% of the budget and
don't really save the state money; it just moves around
which organization pays. It is looking towards school
districts and insurance companies to provide and pay -
which means we all pay more. It is so important that
children with Cerebral Palsy, brain injury, and similar
diagnosis' receive therapy as soon as possible to help
them reach their full potential. This proposed budget
cut would effectively take away therapy from children who
need it.
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Name From Comments
2,150. Jonni Markle Anchorage, AK I am a woman disabled with multiple sclerosis who had to
leave California for Alaska to get the state assistance
needed. "I have a friend in California with a daughter
currently dependant upon the services who would be
seriously impacted by the loss of these services.
2,151. amy borecky San Diego, CA
2,152. Jennifer Saiers Burlingame, CA
2,153. Angela Banda houston, TX My cousin needs this to help her..
2,154. Ian Brigden Carlsbad, CA My wife used to be an OT with CCS, I know first hand that
this is one of e few State funded programs that is needed
and actually not a complete waste of CA citizen tax dollars.
2,155. Teresita Perez San Mateo, CA
2,156. Deneva Goins MOuntain View, CA
2,157. Melisa Eugenio Pleasanton, CA
2,158. Patrice Dougherty Soquel, CA
2,159. Larissa Worth San Ramon, CA
2,160. Janette Wilson Jamestown, CA
2,161. Joe Greene Davis, CA My son is 4 and has PDD-NOS.
2,162. Robert Niccolai San Rafael, CA
2,163. Angie Wang Hillsborough, CA
2,164. Christine Bauer Foster City, CA
2,165. Katie David Modesto, CA
2,166. Judie Johnson Los Altos, CA
2,167. Jack Dragotto Cambria, CA Granddaughter has special needs
2,168. Jesse Jimenez Stockton, CA As a Parent of two special needs children, I see every day
how difficult it is for our children and other disabled
children in california to get the proper care they deserve.
Please reconsider this Budget Cut. We cannot 'pull the
carpet out' from our California Children. They are special
needs children because they have special needs. Thank
You.
2,169. JIll Effron La, CA
2,170. Shawna
Laffranchi
San Carlos, CA
2,171. Nayeli Zavala San Lorenzo, CA
2,172. Ralph Zannitto Corona, CA
2,173. michael conway salinas, CA
2,174. Heather Galindo bakersfield, CA
2,175. Payal Kaneria Artesia, CA
2,176. Donna Hayes Carlsbad, CA I know first hand of children who cannot live without these
services.
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Name From Comments
2,177. Mary Seher Palmdale, CA
2,178. Sylvia Orozco Dinuba, CA
2,179. Mark Kennison sr Folsom, CA
2,180. Cesar
Kamantigue
2,181. Big Dog Stockton, CA
Corona, CA Too bad that they pick on the most vulnerable to target
budget cuts. Legislators salaries and allowances should be
cut first.
2,182. Justine Garner Fresno, CA CCS pays for my daughter's therapy.
2,183. Shannon Morgan Carlsbad, CA I have a child with Special needs and am tired of him being
treated like his needs are not important.
2,184. Kelly Slaughter Menlo park, CA
2,185. Carol Milsted Glendale, AZ My granddaughter lives in CA and requires these services.
She has shown remarkable improvement in all areas due
to access to these remarkable programmes!!!
2,186. Jennifer Pedrotti San Carlos, CA
2,187. Maya Maroun Covina, CA
2,188. Kari Perry West Linn, OR
2,189. Kathy Smith Kansasa City, MO
2,190. Elizabeth Finley Encinitas, CA It's the right thing to do
2,191. Arielle Curry Santa Barbara, CA
2,192. Ben Leong san mateo, CA These issues are highly underlooked and need therapy
services to help these children and their families!
2,193. Haneen Alghita Chino, CA
2,194. Teal Bailey Salinas, CA PLEASE DON'T TAKE AWAY BABY DREWS CARE. He
has come so far in his few years here because of his
treatment!!!
2,195. Pamela Morrison Salinas, CA People need these resources to be NEED BASED not
income based. These children are our future!
2,196. Cyndie Chin Berkeley, CA
2,197. Harlan Graves Pacific Grove, CA
2,198. Eny Campos San Rafael, CA
2,199. Steven Gomez Fontana, CA
2,200. Mariela Perez Brentwood, CA
2,201. Leticia Beltran Fontana, CA
2,202. Beverly Lampila Los Angeles, CA
2,203. Catherine
Pennington
Eureka, CA
2,204. Denise Jirava Ontario, CA It's important for all children with special needs.
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Name From Comments
2,205. Jennifer Jimenez Stockton, CA I have 2 children with Spina Bifida who receive CCS
therapy. My son began CCS therapy when he was 6 month
old, he's now 14. My daughter wasn't even walking & CCS
therapy helped her to stand & use her walker...she can
now use her walker & wheelchair independently. CCS has
helped my children become stronger & more independent.
A parent cannot replace a CCS therapist & traditional
insurances do not want to pay for it.
2,206. Kristen Tunison Riverside, CA
2,207. Jessica Ham San Carlos, CA
2,208. Jan Coplick San Francisco, CA
2,209. Krista Fendrick Rancho Cucamonga,
CA
2,210. alice Kauer Novato, CA children and famlies need all the help they can receive and
deserve.
2,211. Lauren-Frances
O'Donnell
2,212. Mildred Palmquist Woodland Hills, CA
2,213. jen ruiz San Jose, CA
2,214. Lizzett Galicia Ontario, CA
Monterey, CA My friend needs this program so that his son can get
treatment for cerebral palsy. Please help!
2,215. Nicole Guerra Novato, CA I have a child that receives speech therapy and preschool
services that I would not be able to afford if I had to pay for
it all put of pocket. I also have a niece with delays who
receives physical and occupational therapy, and
desperately needs these services.
2,216. Natasha Guyot Monterey, CA
2,217. Caitlin Chapman Mill Valley, CA
2,218. Debra Smith West Sacramento,
CA
2,219. Shruti Krishnan Los Angeles, CA
2,220. Ashley Merten Los Angeles, CA
2,221. Julia Gonzalez salinas, CA
2,222. Sean Bereman Monterey, CA
2,223. Jan Michael
Arceo
Las Vegas, NV
2,224. Judy Martinez Victorville, CA My twins born three months premature had essential PT
services til they were 2yrs old. They both improved leaps
and bounds with the services! These services must
continue I don't even want to imagine how many children
this would hurt
2,225. Angie Henao Goleta, CA
2,226. Holly Ariss Chino hills, CA
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Name From Comments
2,227. Michael
hernandez
rialto, CA
2,228. Ivana Hansen San Mateo, CA
2,229. Ann Marie
Morgan
LOS ALTOS, CA
2,230. Veronica Perez Covina, CA
2,231. Dennis Bansil La Palma, CA
2,232. P Leininger fontana, CA
2,233. stacy Keller Sylmar, CA
2,234. Cynthia Rubio Monroviad, CA
2,235. Albert Rios Oro Valley, AZ
2,236. Jessica Cooper Long beach, CA
2,237. Amelia Foos Alameda, CA Kids need therapy to maximize function
2,238. Olivia Newman ontario, CA
2,239. Omar El-Cherbini Monterey, CA
2,240. Anna Lopez Sonora, CA
2,241. Lisa Rubenstein Burlingame, CA
2,242. Christie Cook Los Angeles, CA
2,243. Manjula Kaneria Artesia, CA
2,244. Tony Nguyen Fountain Valley, CA
2,245. Priti Kaneria Artesia, CA
2,246. Jennifer Waddell San Carlos, CA
2,247. ron alforja court, CA
2,248. Kristin Faiva Mesa, AZ I have a little boy with Cerebral Palsy. His weekly therapy
is very important and essential in helping him live as
normal a life as possible. I understand the concern and
worries of the many families that will be affected by this.
These kids need this!
2,249. Barbara
Huntington
Chula Vista, CA
2,250. Vanesa Franco Pomona, CA
2,251. crystal davis santa ana, CA
2,252. Daniel Maginnis Costa Mesa, CA
2,253. Jennifer Moore Ladson, SC
2,254. Christina Sasan San Francisco, CA
2,255. Petra Villavicencio Colton, CA
2,256. susie walton encinitas, CT
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Name From Comments
2,257. Karlyssa Wilson santa ana, CA It is unjust to cut-back on the care for those who need it
most. Taking away from children with special needs is
adding more undue stress to them and their families; as if
they didn't already have it hard enough.
2,258. Yvette Smith Novato, CA My son, adopted through the CA foster system, has
coverage through CCS. And I have friends who do the
important work of this organization.
2,259. Mansukh Kaneria Artesia, CA
2,260. Andrea Marquez West Hollywood, CA
2,261. Karen Clark Pacifica, CA
2,262. heather hardeman san francisco, CA
2,263. Uriel Ojeda Rancho Cucamonga,
CA
2,264. Heather Freer Lotus, CA
2,265. Edgar Vendil Danville, CA
2,266. Kristen Brett Piedmont, CA
2,267. E.J. Jaymeson Agoura Hills, CA It is a morally bankrupt individual that would deprive a child
of the ability to live a life as close to typical children as
possible. Consider cutting services to those that are
healthy, capable and can achieve, yet just sit and wait for
their government handout.
2,268. Paul Rallonza San Francisco, CA
2,269. Adam Schiavone Marina, CA
2,270. Michelle
Cappasola
Hawthorne, CA
2,271. Pearcia Lapointe Anderson, CA
2,272. Mark Dimapawi Bellflower, CA
2,273. Sarah Healy Hillsborough, CA My son has hydrocephalus and benefitted tremendously
from the therapy he received. He is 26 now and is
functioning at a very high level due to all of the therapists
and other people who loved him.
2,274. Paige Silva Chino, CA
2,275. Kristine Lario Chino, CA
2,276. Holly Palmer LA, CA
2,277. D Berger belmont, CA Therapy provided by CCS helps maximize the potential of
each child with special needs. Eliminating children whose
family's annual income exceeds $40K will be detrimental to
many children and their families, and will likely shift the
financial burden onto cash-strapped school districts.
2,278. Sharon Spencer morgan hill, CA
2,279. douglas lee daly city, CA children with special needs need this program!
2,280. Victoria Coon Novato, CA
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Name From Comments
2,281. kelly ahola Lotus, CA
2,282. Michelle Ash Pacifica, CA I have a child with CP
2,283. Jeanne Molleng AltaLoma, CA
2,284. Judith Kenney Selma, CA
2,285. Allison Joe Sunnyvale, CA It is important that children in need of therapy get the
services they need.
2,286. Emalyn Lapus San Bruno, CA
2,287. Stacey Roura Castro Valley, CA
2,288. Kathie Dreifus Thousand Oaks, CA As a mother of twins who currently receive services thru
the county and state, I am opposed to any cuts in the
programs to assist children have a better quality of life. I
know without the services curently available, I would not
have been able to afford all the therapy that my children
have received.
2,289. Donna Irwin Carlsbad, CA
2,290. JanaLee Janzen Arcata, CA
2,291. Beata Chen Huntington Beach,
CA
No child should be denied the best possible outcome to
improve their quality of life. Early treatment is vital and
should not be restricted by income. Failing to intercede
early would also create an even greater burden (financial
and resources) on overall U.S. healthcare system in the
long term.
2,292. Anthony Robles San Jose, CA Don't cut children's programs!
2,293. Mollie Mills Seattle, WA These services are vital to the children and families who
need them... without them, we will be doing an injustice to
those with special needs.
2,294. Eric Mag Chino hills, CA My godson needs this program
2,295. Donald Cobbler Redding, CA
2,296. Eugene Song los angeles, CA
2,297. Jennifer Young San Mateo, CA I work with families, many of whom have benefitted greatly
from CCS services.
2,298. Didier Rosa Burbank, CA
2,299. Dennis Chen Huntington beach, CA
2,300. Wendy
Hernandez
2,301. Raquel Chavez Ontario, CA
2,302. Kenneth Lee San Luis Obispo, CA
Ontario, CA My nephew has cerebral palsy, these children need all the
help they can get.
2,303. Katherine Torres Orange Cove, CA This very important to me because I have a Niece and a
Nephew with special needs, whom very much need the
help.
2,304. Marci Oshiyama Monterey park, CA
2,305. Kyle Oshiyama Monterey park, CA
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Name From Comments
2,306. linda jimenez castroville, CA Children shouldn't be deprived of medical therapy or any
medical needs!
2,307. Scarlett Brandom Fullerton, CA
2,308. Joy Leung Rowland Heights, CA
2,309. DB Cooper Sapporo, Japan
2,310. susan dean lynn, MA
2,311. Melissa Esparza Pasadena, TX
2,312. John Werkowitch Gladstone, MO To help others. Especially friends !
2,313. Nadine Varley San Marcos, CA
2,314. Kathy Engel San Diego, CA
2,315. Micalann Cowan Livermore, CA
2,316. Candice Torres El Cerrito, CA
2,317. Luis Rios Tucson, AZ
2,318. Joanna Beltran Santa Ana, CA
2,319. Cynthia Saenz Sahuarita, AZ I have two amazing and beautiful cousins who need to
continue therapy!!
2,320. Nicole Gannon Redding, CA
2,321. Jasmine Hurtado Douglas, AZ
2,323. Jane Park Brooklyn, NY
2,324. Pamela Narvaez Austin, TX
2,325. Grace Kurotori Dublin, CA
2,326. justine lieberman camarillo, CA
2,327. Kety DOminguez Tucson, AZ
2,328. Moira Magneson Placerville, CA Medical care for children is a basic human right. There
shouldn't be a financial test for eligibility for these essential
medical services.
2,329. Tanya Marshall Richmond, CA My son received services under CCS.
2,330. Joyce Haines Los Gatos, CA I know children who will be greatly affected by this.
2,331. Rebecca Smith rock springs, WY I lived in California for most of my life and this type of
program is important to me for a couple of reasons. One
being that my sister in Handicapped, although this program
wasn't something she could partake in I know of several
others that went to Virginia School in Wheatland Ca. this
would and will benefit. Also I have a friend who has 2
children who does use this program and finds it very
beneficial for her children. Don;t take a program away from
these children that have no other way to get the help they
desperately need.
2,332. Bryan LaScala los angeles, CA
2,333. Eileen Faiva Gilbert, AZ
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Name From Comments
2,334. Ariana Bergara ontario, CA
2,335. Anela Elezovic redwood city, CA
2,336. may dungo pinole, CA
2,337. Andrea Alba Belmont, CA
2,338. jennie jackson fairfax, CA My son is currently getting very important therapy via CCS
2,339. Janice Davi Pleasanton, CA My friends daughter receives theses services. The
program is extremely benificial for her.
2,340. Elena Moreno Hayward, CA I used to work at a Medical Therapy Unit with CCS and
they provide much needed services to families with loved
ones who have disabilities.
2,341. Juli Howard Newburgh, IN
2,342. Jenny Pena Tarzana, CA
2,343. Vhie Agorrill Chino, CA we have a very dear friend's grandaughter sufferring from
this medical condition.
2,344. Meagan
Cunningham
San Francisco, CA Our beautiful daughter who came into this world with
cerebral palsy and left it more full of love, joy and
compassion, benefitted greatly from these services. In her
memory and in honour of all of the amazing, special
children in this state and beyond, I sign this petition.
2,345. Kitty Forstner San Rafael, CA Because ALL children deserve a chance to learn to
become independant adults. In the long run it will cost the
government less if today they put the effort in creating
independant adults. It is a humane issue as well. The
quality of life of a child and her parents.
2,346. Russ Buccola Huntington Beach,
CA
2,347. Laura Rios Tucson, AZ
Because people who make over $40,000 a year are
struggling also! Just because you make over that very
small wage of $40K per year doesn't mean you can afford
these services.
2,348. Lindsie Bianco Lancaster, CA My son is 3 years old and recieving services currently and
has been since 18 months old. These children need it!!
2,349. Dylan Kaufman Berkeley, CA
2,350. wendy wermes rocklin, CA
2,351. Barbara Jimenez Lancaster, CA I have two grandkids with spina bifita
2,352. Lia Terceros San Mateo, CA
2,353. Antonia Rosas Orosi, CA Children should alway's come first, their our future!!
2,354. Nick Collins San Jose, CA
2,355. robert
DeCrescentis
huntington beach, CA remember the saying. Women and children first.
2,356. John Harrington Danville, CA we must support our children
2,357. Amy Green San Leandro, CA
2,358. Master Cruz Los Angeles, CA
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Name From Comments
2,359. Christine Jennifer Aptos, CA I have a daughter with cerebral palsy who receives
physical therapy and occupational therapy with CCS.
2,360. Yvonne
Rodriguez
Fontana, CA Need to make sure we always show our support to our
children!
2,361. Melissa Marino Coarsegold, CA Please do not let these cuts happen! Children with needs,
NEED this program!
2,362. Kenni Bishop Concord, CA
2,363. Jeana Santiago Modesto, CA Giving children a better a better life where their family
couldn't afford these services.
2,364. Jennifer Miller Gig harbor, WA My son has special needs and I know they need ALL the
help they can get!!!!!!!!!
2,365. Konnie Enriquez Oceanside, CA I'd love to know how much money the people who make
these rules have per year and if they actually believe that
$40,000 a year in the world we live in now is enough to
take care of all family needs plus a child's health. There
should be no price tag on the healthcare of a child. It really
infuriates that this is where they seek to cut funds over
other programs. They're attacking the weak and helpless -
last I checked, that's against everything this country stands
for.
2,366. Devin Bradley Truckee, CA Stop penalizing the the middle class; often times they are
the ones who need a lot of help and end up receiving the
least.
2,367. Akshay Patel Pleasanton, CA We have family and friends that are supported by these
services. Without them they would be financially and
personally devastated.
2,368. John Mitchell Stockton, CA I have a grandnephew and grandneice that both Spinal
bifida who will have seriour problem
2,369. Jennifer Parenti Pleasant hill, CA
2,370. Alexander Chen Orangevale, CA
2,371. Sung Lee Irvine, CA Need money to help the kids!
2,372. Frank Chen Irvine, CA Don't punish children for government's inability to reduce
inefficiency costs.
2,373. Amy Munson Los Gatos, CA
2,374. Maria Villanueva Sunnyvale, CA I work with kids who have cp/ mental retardation/ etc and
they need this service. Please don't cut it!!
2,375. Kristina Zorich Kent, WA
2,376. Santi Allende Truckee, CA
2,377. Kayla Chilibolost Yorba Linda, CA
2,378. Teresa
Underwood
Mountain View, CA
2,379. emily beaumont ventura, CA save the children! they're the next big thing!
2,380. Linda Nagel Alta Loma, CA
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Name From Comments
2,381. Susan Jannusch Holmen, WI Mother of a child with Bilateral Fronoparietal
polymicrogyria and Microcephaly
2,382. Paul Bancroft carnelian bay, CA
2,383. Ann Sheldon San Francisco, CA
2,384. Kristine Dietrich Fair Oaks, CA
2,385. Esther Chang Los Angeles, CA
2,386. nida sayed lake forest, CA
2,387. David Jimenez Peoria, AZ Well i have RA and understand the need for any help in
any condition i have one nephew and one neise with
spinabifada that should not be limited more than there are
now
2,388. RACHEL
HERNANEZ
EL MONTE, CA
2,389. Wesla Whitfield Saint Helena, CA
2,390. Trisha Garcia Long Beach, CA
2,391. Irene Weaver Huntington Beach,
CA
2,393. Elizabeth Wright Oakdale, CA
2,394. yolanda weston sunnyvale, CA
2,395. Enrique Colin San Jose, CA
2,396. Lora Allen San Bernardino, CA
2,397. paula lauer Kings, CA
2,398. Jennifer Chen Huntington Beach,
CA
2,399. Ellen Moore San Jose, CA
2,400. Edwin Tan Irvine, CA
2,401. Xavier Rios Tucson, AZ
2,402. Valinda Linarez Rosemead, CA This issue is important to me because I know first hand
how much this is needed. I'm a part of the hemophilia
community. Many children with hemophilia need therapy
after a bleeding episode. My son has Hemophilia B with
inhibitors, he needs this program.
2,403. cecelia fernandez stockton, CA
2,404. Ellen Bautista San Leandro, CA
2,405. Tara Schutz Mission Viejo, CA
2,406. Randi Bates SLC, UT Do budget cuts but do them so they don't hurt children in
need.
2,407. Laura Woodruff Azusa, CA my co-workers granddaughter was diagnosed with a rare
brain condition called Poly Micro Gyria and is one of the
many children in California that are benefiting from this
program!!!
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Name From Comments
2,408. Russell McLean Novato, CA
2,409. Brittney Lawson Jamestown, CA
2,410. Robert Molina CORONA, CA
2,411. Brian Gleason Azusa, CA
2,412. Dody
Bush-Retherford
2,413. Jason Noren west covina, CA
2,414. john simpao ONTARIO, CA
2,415. Tricia Ringel San Jose, CA
2,416. gamaliel munguia WEST COVINA, CA
2,417. Danielle DeRose orange, CA
Violet Hill, AR My daughter has a spinal cord issue and without her
physical therapy she wouldn't be making the extreme
progress in learning to walk proper. How can you deny
children these desperately needed services?
2,418. Susan Wright San Jose, CA Because I have a nephew that NEEDS a lot of help!!!!
2,419. Michael Rayton San Jose, CA
2,420. Joan Cifarelli Bay Point, CA
2,421. Elisabeth
Kroneberger
CITY OF INDUSTRY,
CA
2,422. John Goodfellow FRESNO, CA
2,423. christopher
reeves
ROSEVILLE, CA
2,424. Sylvia Castellanos Los Angeles, CA
2,425. Ashley Martinez CITY OF
COMMERCE, CA
2,426. Diana Kuri Sunnyvale, CA
2,427. Delon Craft El Sobrante, CA
2,428. LINDA LA TEMPLE CITY, CA
2,429. Jennifer Ngo Yorba Linda, CA
2,430. Lauren Hutchison Fullerton, CA
2,431. Meredith Petrillo Grass Valley, CA
2,432. gregorio corona jr santa ana, CA
2,433. Raelyn Ritchie Newport beach, CA
2,434. Aimee Trione Santa Rosa, CA my daughter has special needs
2,435. Sarah Elliott Oakland, CA
2,436. Yeheskel
Hasenfeld
2,437. Regina Curry Truckee, CA
Los Angeles, CA The cuts will be devastating to families who desperately
need such services. The savings to the state will actually
result in fare greater medical costs to California Medicaid
program.
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Name From Comments
2,438. Karen
helweg-larsen
2,439. Lubiana
Cernobori
2,440. Marteen
Hartmann
Los Angeles, CA
San Mateo, CA I have a grandson that needs therapy for a long time and it
really touches my heart to take this program away from
people who can't afford this therapy otherwise.
Riverside, CA
2,441. Jarri Schwartz Valley glen, CA
2,442. James Stewart Santa Clara, CA
2,443. E. Hurley Novato, CA
2,444. Christine
DAgostino
oakland, CA
2,445. Riosalba Castro San Jose, CA
2,446. KathleeN Burns Pacifica, CA
2,447. DARLENE
PEARSON BRAY
2,448. Brooke Valen San Anselmo, CA
2,449. Emigdio
Rodriguez
Tahoe City, CA Services to Children shold be 1st priority
DIAMOND, CA
2,450. GUadalupe Rizo DIAMOND, CA
2,451. Kay Ringel Sunnyvale, CA It will severely cut services for my grandson who has
central core myopathy
2,452. Jacki Cifaldi CORONA, CA
2,453. Kyle Davila Scottsdale, AZ It bothers me that some people have no issues budget
cutting things that are this serious! Lets do something
about it!
2,454. Deanna Douglas NEWARK, CA
2,455. N S Los Angeles, CA
2,456. Machelle Davila CAVE CREEK, AZ
2,457. Diane Matlock El Sobrante, CA The physical and occupational therapy my special needs
daughter receives at CCS is essential for her continuing
health and growth. Such services (are crucial not only for
my daughter but also for other medically challenged citn
and citizens of California.
2,458. Becky Silva SONORA, CA
2,459. Larry Miller Yorba Linda, CA simply because the Obama Goverement has failed to
correct the debt issues by attacking good programs and
not changing or reworking the major issues we have in this
country.
It is time to unload this Nut and go back to what we here
have done right for the past 235 years.
All these types of programs are much more important they
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Name From Comments
2,459. Larry Miller Yorba Linda, CA (continued from previous page)
the selling and paying for the BS green stuff that has
waisted billions of our tax payer dollars on dumb stuff and
he should be covering these programs.
2,460. Val Morrison Fresno, CA
2,461. Yvonne Bueno TUCSON, AZ
2,462. Camille Garrett SAN JOSE, CA
2,463. Nicole Aelion Oak Park, CA
2,464. john pehrson sonora, CA
2,465. Troy Hager El sobrante, CA CCS provides my daughter with therapy serices that she
desperately needs for her contiuing health, growth, and
development. Is is essential the CA continuies these
services for the benefit of all californians.
2,466. Connie Mock Mercer, MO My little niece needs this program!!!!!!
2,467. Shital Desai Fullerton, CA
2,468. Kathleen Lau Hillsborough, CA
2,469. laura cote davie, FL For our Emmie.......
2,470. Sally Hamilton Sonora, CA CCS, Is a wonderful program, that help me with my
daughter 23 years ago. Without it I would of never been
able to pay for the medical treatment she need. Now I have
a niece that has Cerebral Palsy and CCS is helping with
here treatments. It is important that these children get the
treatments that they need.
2,471. Judie Golden Santa Clara, CA
2,472. Pauline Herrera Hayward, CA
2,473. Chiuman Yeung Sunnyvale, CA
2,474. Candice Zafiris Santa Maria, CA For my son Colton!

Name From Comments
2,485. Gerard Palino San Jose, CA
2,486. Linda Wollett LOMPOC, CA
2,487. malia goodchild ORCUTT, CA
2,488. Maya Rice Jackson, MS I have friends who's daughter who benefits from this
program. If this program and others like it are cut then she
will not have access to the therapy she desperately needs.
Our children should NEVER be the at health risks due to
political budget cuts.
2,489. Amanda Warner ORCUTT, CA
2,490. Jesus Martinez Santa Ana, CA My friend who was of low income benefited greatly and
made a difference in her life.
2,491. Courtney
Peterson
BUCKEYE, AZ
2,492. cindy aguilar SANTA ANA, CA
2,493. Michael Zedek Orange, CA
2,494. Tamara Harrison Oceanside, CA
2,495. Monica Escola LEMOORE, CA
2,496. Toby Branz San Francisco, CA
2,497. Jeff Calvert Cupertino, CA Due to the Bush / Regan mess of the unneeded wars, and
paying their rich corp friends there is not money for needed
programs like this. Their gone and we are stuck in such
national debit, from them 'waisting" mass money, Thank
goodness for Dems trying to straighten out another Rebub
mess. Remember Viet Nam ? Nixion?
2,498. lisa furtado pleasant hill, CA I have friends whose children have special needs and this
is a much-needed service for them. In addition, my sister is
a passionate and wonderful physical therapist working for
the county whose job will be impacted. I see the difference
and appreciation she makes in the lives of the so many
families and children whom she's helped over the years.
2,499. Angela
Hamamura
2,500. GUILLE
KUKURELO
Cupertino, CA
Covina, CA
2,501. patricia zafiris orcutt, CA my grandson needs these programs
2,502. Lisa Reese ORCUTT, CA
2,503. Megan Bunn San Luis Obispo, CA
2,504. Cristal Avila OCEANSIDE, CA
2,505. Alex Ocampo DIAMOND, CA
2,506. Dana Cox Santa Cruz, CA
2,507. jonathan ocoma Hacienda Heights,
CA
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Name From Comments
2,508. Kendra Surface GAREY, CA
2,509. Jane Connors San francisco, CA
2,510. Lori Eigenmann Santa Maria, CA
2,511. Oscar Sanchez New York, NY Children with physical challenges need help if they are to
have a hope in life.
2,512. Christine Ponce Rialto, CA
2,513. Barbara Marsted Truckee, CA It is imperative to take care of our sick, our elders, our
special needs, and especially our children. Is that not what
true value and the highest morality of a Society is based
upon?
2,514. Larry Narvaez So. San Francisco,
CA
2,515. Sara Jackson Tucson, AZ
2,516. Kaya Brown santa cruz, CA I have seen the tremendous changes in kids who
participate in this program who grow up to be productive
citizens who otherwise would not have suceeded. Over
and over, I have seen this program avert costly emergency
health services for people with disabilities. The gutting of
this program which this proposal will do will just shift costs
to other California public and private institutions e.g
schools, community health clincs, emergency rooms,
hospitals. CCS MTU provides quaility services that deliver
mandated therapies for children in a cost effective, efficient
manner.
2,517. Tracy Pori Huntsville, AL
2,518. Ashley Carroll Santa Maria, CA
2,519. vanessa salazar clermont, FL
2,520. Georgia Benedict Benicia, CA Cutting funding for the services that assist these children
and their families is an apalling idea. Our most vulnerable
citizens deserve the support of the taxpayers of this state.
2,521. Jaleen Graham Santa Maria, CA
2,522. Tammy Bruce Upland, CA
2,523. DANIELLE
LEHNER
FREMONT, CA
2,524. Evy Ballegeer Berkeley, CA
2,525. Desiree Hamaoui San Francisco, CA
2,526. dinh nguyen CHARTER OAK, CA
2,527. Andrea Smith Grover Beach, CA
2,528. Michelle Ruprecht BONNY DOON, CA
2,529. Christopher
Chang
Hillsborough, CA
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Name From Comments
2,530. Aaron Kohr San Francisco, CA My niece, Camille, is covered by CCS which helps to pay
for medicine and other medical needs. It's a really
important agency for her care.
2,531. Teresa Portillo los angeles, CA
2,532. J Flagg los alamitos, CA we receive services I would not be able to afford
2,533. Jill Pontes SAN LUIS OBISPO,
CA
2,534. Patricia Eckles Boulder Creek, CA
2,535. Roseanne Parino agoura hills, CA
2,536. Mckinzie
Norsworthy
NIPOMO, CA
2,537. Leslie C Aptos, CA Without therapy, my daughter would have not recovered
from Autism. Please support children with special needs.
They are our future regardless of condition and ultimately
ALL of us have special needs.
2,538. Melissa Marcois SANTA MARIA, CA
2,539. Matthew Conlin arlington, MA
2,540. Marie Gil PASADENA, CA
2,541. Hernan
Macapanpan
San Jose, CA
2,542. cicely parco redondo beach, CA my friend's daughter has hpe and goes here for therapy.
2,543. H Jacobs unlisted, CA
2,544. Lauren Coffman ORCUTT, CA
2,545. Pamela
Alameda-Cherry
2,546. Mirna Hennicke HESPERIA, CA
Folsom, CA Medical therapy services should be available to all.
Especially those who do not make enough money...I have
a disabled child, and therapy and aids and care is so
expensive. Aligning income requirements for therapy will
disallow so many children unfairly. Please don't let this
happen.
2,547. Lena Becker Santa Clara, CA For my friend and families kids.
2,548. Kerri Mekic Yorba Linda, CA
2,549. Elizabeth Dosier santa maria, CA
2,550. Andy Chang Amherst, NY This is an important fund for kids with developmental
difficulties.
2,551. Michelle Hulstrom Lodi, CA
2,552. Lauren Cherwin Roseville, CA I am a pediatric physical therapist
2,553. Joseph Hebreo SAN DIEGO, CA
2,554. Mavi Ford Tucson, AZ I have 2 family members that desperately need this
service.
2,555. Finley Wise Berkeley, CA
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Name From Comments
2,556. Myra
Ratzesberger
2,557. Elayne Bastian Fullerton, CA
2,558. Jessica Meyer ORCUTT, CA
2,559. Vivian Wise sao bernardo, Brazil
2,560. Cheri Garofani REDWOOD CITY,
CA
2,561. Spiro Zafiris ORCUTT, CA
Encinitas, CA Families need support when they have special needs
children!
2,562. Sonia Deras Fresno, CA It is heart breaking to hear what happened to your nephew
,I hope you will continue receiving the care your nephew
need.
2,563. Dario Rafael fremont, CA
2,564. Susan Kline Berkeley, CA The State of CA should not be making cuts on the backs of
vulnerable children. Families with children with special
health care needs, regardless of income or insurance,
have paid the price.
2,565. Jo Nesja Pioneer, CA
2,566. Lenchen
Armstrong
SANTA CRUZ, CA
2,567. Olivia Hearley APTOS, CA
2,568. Andrea Du Bois Running Springs, CA
2,569. Christina Vargas ORCUTT, CA
2,570. kathy Prout Ashland, OR I worked for 10 years helping special needs kids in
California. It is so important for these kids!
2,571. Christina Pehrson SONORA, CA
2,572. Rob Linger BELLVIEW, WV
2,573. Mary Schwartz Paso Robles, CA because a dear friend has a grandchild who needs MTP
help!
2,574. Gabriella Yap Glendale, CA
2,575. Janet Steinbergs San Luis obispo, CA
2,576. Seth Paris Seaside, CA
2,577. Kristal Dunavan TURLOCK, CA
2,578. Francesca
Mendoza
2,579. LeGrand
McOmber
CHINO HILLS, CA
2,580. Leslie Wood MADERA, CA
2,581. Jennifer Vargas SAN BRUNO, CA
2,582. Tamelyn Job JAMESTOWN, CA
Colorado Springs, CO This program appears to be truly "for the children". Please
continue this program. It is needed. It is sad many tax
dollars are wasted on buying votes, rather than supporting
legitimate programs like this one.
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Name From Comments
2,583. katy miller larkspur, CA It is important to protect all the kids that need protecting!
There are amazing programs & amazing kids that need
each other!
2,584. Percy Stanley DIAMOND BAR, CA
2,585. Mary ThillTurke Watsons Bay,
Australia
2,586. Gen Lindgren Ladera Ranch, CA
2,587. YoungJoo suh sunnyvale, CA
2,588. Angela Brodish KERMAN, CA
2,589. Catherine Bobeda LA SELVA BEACH,
CA
2,590. Donald Palmquist Newport Beach, CA We have a grand daughter that had a tumor removed from
her brain and requires therapy for her disability.
2,591. Ginny Curtin Redwood City, CA
2,592. Maki Nibayashi Tokyo, Japan
2,593. Kim Neher San Jose, CA
2,594. T Shueh Foster City, CA
2,595. Paul Lee Cupertino, CA C'mon, we can do better than this for our most vulnerable!
2,596. Ken Bone Gilroy, CA
2,597. Amanda Owens Santa Cruz, CA The CCS MTU was so VERY vital to my son's physical
development as a toddler, and continues to be vital to him
to this day as a young teenager. I absolutely felt solace
each time I brought my son to our local MTU each week,
as I watched his PT and OT carefully structure and
implement important goals for him, and sensitively give me
hope and ideas for his continued development and
progress. Though my son has made incredible progress
and has not needed as much support from our local MTU
for many years, I'm still relying on the support of the MTU
staff more than 14 years later. Had I not had their
emotional support in the early years, and had my son not
had their physical support, I know for a fact we would not
have been able to come this far. Families absolutely NEED
the care offered by their local MTUs. Our income would
have precluded our family from receiving services. But
where else could we have gone to receive such incredible
support, have the opportunity to work with a caring and
capable team, and network with other families on a similar
journey? Our family is so VERY thankful for the support we
received, and continue to receive, from our local MTU.
2,598. Kayo Chih Pleasanton, CA
2,599. Ryan Drummond Richmond, CA My oldest son is a child with special needs
2,600. Joyce Tsang Elk Grove, CA My friend's son would be affected by this budget cut.
2,601. Wendy Wagner Sunnyvale, CA
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Name From Comments
2,602. Christine Haik SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO, CA
2,603. Alison Kele Scotts Valley, CA Students I work with would be severely affected by this cut.
2,604. Jennifer Teng REDWOOD CITY,
CA
2,605. Carlos Dobkin Santa Cruz, CA
2,606. Jen Pedroza Millbrae, CA
2,607. Patricia Razura Ca, CA My grandaughter needs these services for her well-being.
She cannot walk or talk or care for herself & she & her
family need this service very badly.
2,608. Joel Bermejo West Covina, CA
2,609. nena nguyen PLACENTIA, CA
2,610. celenia moran BREA, CA
2,611. Paul Kele Scotts Valley, CA
2,612. May Lee Daly City, CA
2,613. Chester Tumbos West Covina, CA
2,614. Christine Owyang SAN MATEO, CA
2,615. Rebecca Lee BUENA PARK, CA
2,616. Carla Razura Sunnyvale, CA
2,617. James Tu REDONDO BEACH,
CA
2,618. Jennifer
Washburn
2,619. Kimberly De
Serpa
MURRAY, UT
2,620. Kathy Ramirez SUNNYVALE, CA
2,621. Wenhsin Chen Portland, OR
Aptos, CA Vital early services to affected infants, toddlers, children
and youth. This service should not be cut.
2,622. Allison Schooley APO, AP My son is special needs. I have many friends with children
who have special needs. They depend on these services
for the care of their children. It is dis-heartening that these
services might be cut. Please reconsider.
2,623. Tricia Catiggay SAN MATEO, CA
2,624. Shay Canty San Jose, CA
2,625. Arianne Ngo San Francisco, CA
2,626. Erik Wahlberg Belmont, CA My good friend has a wonderful young boy that will be
happier, healthier, and live in more comfort if he can get
the therapy he needs. This MUST not be cut.
2,627. Eleni Rodgers Santa Cruz, CA
2,628. Elizabeth
Hammann
Wellsboro, PA Children are innocent victims who should have all of their
needs met.
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Name From Comments
2,629. Clinton Chapman Puyallup, WA My cousin's little girl is being denied, much needed,
benefits.
2,630. Pris Unger Foster City, CA
2,631. Denny Kelleherk Saratoga, CA Good luck!
2,632. Emil Besson San Leandro, CA
2,633. Alyssa Czyzewski LIVERMORE, CA
2,634. sarah
vanmorkhoven
ORCUTT, CA
2,635. Lauren Taintor HONOLULU, HI
2,636. Barbara Chavarria Santa Maria, CA I have a child who Benefited from occupational
Therapy.Shame on them for wanting to cut here.
2,637. Анна Чалова Туапсе, Russian
Federation
2,638. Elaine Reyes Walnut, CA
2,639. Jennifer Roman MINDEN, NV
Why is this issue important to you?
2,640. David Harrington Palm Springs, CA The health & well being of man kind first; enabling our
children to grow into the most productive nurturing society
we all wish for. Make the budget cuts from unnecessary
perks from programs that benefit the top 1% income
population. Remember: we are California; citizens of great
talent, strength, intelligence that has visions of wellness for
all!
2,641. teresa picazo PRUNEDALE, CA
2,642. Glenda Chenier Belmont, CA
2,643. Kristin Palma BONNY DOON, CA
2,644. Suzie Sato San Jose, CA
2,645. Mark Mayfield Roseville, CA
2,646. Shirley Montalvo EL DORADO HILLS,
CA
2,647. Joseph Sanchez Stockton, CA
2,648. denise elerick Aptos, CA I have known families who have benefitted greatly from this
service . I believe we must take care and support those
with the mentioned disabilities It is what makes us a great
country.
2,649. adrienne hagen felton, CA
2,650. Julie Munro larkspur, CA
2,651. emiko uchiyama saratoga, CA
2,652. Rosie Corona Santa Ana, CA I work with children and understand that every child is
different and has different needs. To be able to offer
whatever will aide them in school will speak a lot of our
society or we are truly leaving them behind.
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Name From Comments
2,653. Mark Cresswell Morro Bay, CA I know children and their families who will be GREATLY
impacted by this.
2,654. Mardell Morrison Scotts Valley, CA
2,655. Jennifer Lockrem SAN DIEGO, CA
2,656. S. Roberts Walnut, CA
2,657. Alison Creech WALNUT CREEK,
CA
2,658. Jody Ho Santa Cruz, CA
2,659. Sheryl Ettinger Martinez, CA I child shouldn't be penalized because their family doesn't
make enough money. The schools will end up taking the
brunt of this which will end up costing the same amount but
then run by a system that doesn't know how to mange
these kids. The program is an important one. Please don't
put yet another burden on the middle class.
2,660. Amalia Fernandez Gilroy, CA
2,661. Kristine Hubnet ORINDA, CA
2,662. Carrie Smith Richmond, CA
2,663. Ursula Reed Santa Cruz, CA All children with with special challenges need care. The
Medical Therapy program provides services that they may
not get through other programs.
2,664. Nancy Wright San Jose, CA Children who have special health problems should not be
denied health care and coverage.
2,665. Clara King Bayside, NY I personally know families who have benefited from
programs such as these.
2,666. Mary Kellogg Tuolumne, CA All children with devastating illness have the right to
receive needed health care modalities no matter their
financial class
2,667. Wendy Greenberg Walnut Creek, CA
2,668. Betty Taugher Oshkosh, WI Friends in Californie
2,669. Mandi Hahn BURLINGAME, CA
2,670. Susan Dalpino San Rafael, CA Students who have services make gains in their ability to
be independent!!!
2,671. Wendy Russell Ben Lomond, CA The crushing state of the economy does not allow for
families with $40,000 incomes to take up this slack...it will
sink them even further and their children will be the big
losers.
2,672. Melisa Kaye San Francisco, CA I work with children with disabilities, and these services are
extremely valuable to them-- occupational and physical
therapy out of pocket is prohibitively expensive for many
families, and $40000 a year does NOT allow a family to
cover these crucial services. Don't change CCS eligibility
standards!
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Name From Comments
2,673. Michele
Rappaport
Richmond, CA
2,674. Marian Tabuchi San Jose, CA
2,675. Sarah Douglas PITTSBURG, CA
2,676. Joseph Vickroy VALLEJO, CA
2,677. Neno Villamor Soquel, CA
2,678. navaz
taraporevala
vacaville, CA These are the most vulnerable parts of our society. It is
hard enough on these families. We cannot do this as a
society. We would think differently if we had a child with
special needs. Don't take away their funding.
2,679. Betsy Johnson San Francisco, CA As an early intervention physical therapist who refers
children to CCS MTP, I have seen the impact that therapy
has on the lives of children with neurological and
musculoskeletal disorders. More importantly, I have seen
how the LACK of therapy has made an impact on these
lives. Every family, regardless of income, should be
entitled to therapies that health improve and enhance the
quality of life for those who have ongoing medical and
therapeutic needs.
2,680. Gina Peters CAPITOLA, CA
2,681. Chelsea Nguyen CAPITOLA, CA
2,682. Bryant Felton Belmont, CA
2,683. Cristie Ledesma Simi Valley, CA
2,684. Patti Giacoletti Concord, CA
2,685. James Gable Ukiah, CA
2,686. Spring Smith Santa Cruz, CA
2,687. Suzanne Siu San Ramon, CA
2,688. Carrie Jacobs Danville, CA These families need our help! There is no other program
set up to service their needs, without CCS, where will they
get PT and OT? The schools? Then we'll run into more
budget issues there- just leave the program as is, please!!
2,689. samanda maloa redwood city, CA
2,690. michelle kneip santa cruz, CA
2,691. Rosemary
Varlese
San Francisco, CA Children are the future, and EVERYONE of them must
have a fair chance!
2,692. Lacy Karo Scotts Valley, CA As a future OT and a past volunteer at CCS MTU, I have
seen the great services offered here to children with
special needs. Regardless of income status, these families
deserve these services!!
2,693. Donna Anselmo Sunnyvale, CA My friends child has Central Core Myopathy and needs
these services.
2,694. judith disbrow concord, CA I have friends who rely on the help MTP gives their child.
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Name From Comments
2,695. Carolyn Raymond Oakland, CA
2,696. Mia Leonard San Anselmo, CA I have witnessed the powerful difference CCS makes in the
future of the lives of children and their families. The
therapy children currently receives aims to prevent &
improves severe long term disabilities. If you create criteria
like this for families, it would bankrupt most of them. There
are no other programs that offer what CCS does for
children with these special needs.
2,697. Cuca Silva Santa Maria, CA Because I work with these children and I know how critical
it is that they get therapy.
2,698. JOYCE FLORES WHITTIER, CA
2,699. Bella-Lisa Teeling Richmond, CA
2,700. Tomas Moran Palo Alto, CA As a professional in the healthcare field, we should strive
to keep programs such as these, which make complete
sense from a medical perspective. If programs need to be
studied from within for efficiencies and for best practices,
these efforts should be carried out by healthcare
improvement professionals within those entities. Please
save their budget.
2,701. Ashlee
Woodworth
San Jose, CA I am an occupational therapy student, but I am also an
aunt. I have worked with kids for many years and I strongly
believe that we need to invest in our kids so they can have
the best futures possible. It's cuts like this and cuts to
education that are ruining all kids futures.Stop taking from
our kids!
2,702. Victoria Barney Cameron Park, CA This should be important to everyone living in in this
country, let alone California. We have to take care of these
poor innocent victims!
2,703. Sandra Carter Menlo park, CA
2,704. Trish Hailey San Mateo, CA Children with Special Needs and their families need help
and support to live comfortable lives!
2,705. Rosanna Kwok Redwood city, CA
2,706. Amy Vasquez TUCSON, AZ
2,707. Lauren Leff Aptos, CA
2,708. Dawn Hopkins Brentwood, CA
2,709. Angelica Pham FREMONT, CA
2,710. Taylor Calvert saratoga, CA
2,711. Jessica Nguyen La Palma, CA
2,712. Ileana Sugawara DALY CITY, CA
2,713. Kimberly Kaeding San Jose, CA The services this agency provides are very child and family
oriented. They have specific skills that other providers are
not prepared to serve. To "dump" these children would put
them at risk for injury and loss of mobility and personal
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Name From Comments
2,713. Kimberly Kaeding San Jose, CA (continued from previous page)
freedom. The wheelchairs, braces, and therapeutic
programs developed by CCS are specific to the population
they serve and needs to continue to be available. The
funds saved here will only transfer to using state funds
elsewhere to serve the children and take away well
managed services.
2,714. Deborah Helms Santa Cruz, CA
2,715. MAYRA LOPEZ ONTARIO, CA
2,716. Darcy Valby CAPITOLA, CA
2,717. Karen Felton Belmont, CA It is unfair that 2 working parents making minimum wage
would be closed from this program.
2,718. Ian Pliske Granada Hills, CA
2,719. Elizabeth
Goldblatt
CHICO, CA
2,720. Valerie Poyser Auburn, CA
2,721. Jessica Eggers San Jose, CA
2,722. Aaron Tabuchi San Jose, CA
2,723. Amy Chow Daly City, CA
2,724. Leslie Burnham Ben Lomond, CA Please do not take these vital services away from our
children. Besides being a terrible loss to families, it is
penny-wise and pound-foolish. These services are a part
of what makes it possible for many children with special
needs to remain in their homes with family, rather than in
publicly funded nursing care homes.
2,725. Janice Kim san jose, CA
2,726. marsha
cunningham
san francisco, CA my deceased special needs grand daughter received
invaluable services from CCS during her brief 3 years of
life. I wish this type of support for other families.
2,727. pat stadtmiller san diego, CA involves grandson of high school friend
2,728. Terry Ong Daly City, CA
2,729. Sarah Ince Parsons, KS Children with severe disabilities shouldn't have their
services cut!
2,730. Barbara Tuss Oakland, CA I work as an infant development specialist with children
with developmental delays. I know first hand the crucial
work that CCS does for the children I see. I often consult
with the PT's and OT's at CCS to support and reinforce the
work they do. CCS makes a critical difference as these
children strive to realize their full potential and live as fully
and as independently as they can.
2,731. Hannah
Tulchinsky
CHICAGO, IL
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Name From Comments
2,732. Karen Godfrey Dansville, MI Because families with special needs childfren need the
support. We give up so much for our kids, via financial, and
physical support. Also it keeps the family together and it is
important for the siblings as this helps with stability for the
family as a whole!!
2,733. Karsta Jensen Santa Cruz, CA I'm friends with children who really need these services.
Please do not let these services be eliminated.
2,734. Cheryl Albert Freedom,, CA
2,735. Chelsea Fallon SAN JOSE, CA
2,736. Kathleen Walsh Mill Valley, CA
2,737. James Ryan Azusa, CA Parents with disabled children have a huge financial
burden even with the help. California won't solve it's
budget problems by taking away from the poorest in the
state
2,738. Susan Kern San Francisco, CA How can we even consider denying this vulnerable
population the very services they need to achieve their
best potential, to say nothing of how it impacts the families
and their communities? How about tithing our politicians
10% of their "take" earmarked for negative ads to support
"positive" projects? Like CCS services.
2,739. Allen Ling El Cerrito, CA Again another inconsiderate cutback that punishes the
poor.
2,740. John Seeley Newport Beach, CA
2,741. JennieRae Paker San Jose, CA
2,742. J.J. Kapp San Jose, CA
2,743. Michele Dolan San Jose, CA
2,744. adrian hladky Woodacre, CA
2,745. Akbar Saidov SAN MATEO, CA
2,746. Jaime McGrath Aliso Viejo, CA
2,747. Albert Acosta West Covina, CA
2,748. Lily Leong San Francisco, CA
2,749. gabriel fiedler Santa Rosa, CA
2,750. geoff richcreek Long Beach, CA
2,751. Joshua Gutier Monrovia, CA
2,752. julia zellie Huntington Beach,
CA
2,753. Ixchel Samson San Diego, CA
2,754. Erin Newton Monterey, CA
2,755. Jeffrey Carvish Escondido, CA
2,756. Katherine Schaff San Francisco, CA
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Name From Comments
2,757. Rocio Astengo
Del Carpio
Santa Clarita, CA
2,758. sharon mcginnis WALNUT CREEK,
CA
2,759. Cristina Roberts El Centro, CA
2,760. Jesisca Oei La Mesa, CA
2,761. June DeSena Pacific Grove, CA
2,762. meredith hight Santa Monica, CA
2,763. Rebecca
Sparman
ELK GROVE, CA
2,764. Alicia Franco Winters, CA
2,765. Rebecca Wilkins La Verne, CA
2,766. farah lari Sunny Vale, CA
2,767. Stephenie
Morales
Mill Valley, CA
2,768. Kathleen Dwyer Monrovia, CA
2,769. Jill Davine Culver City, CA
2,770. jAY tillitt Redlands, CA
2,771. Kristine
Bennewitz
BRISBANE, CA
2,772. Peter Fairchild San Mateo, CA
2,773. Joanna Friedman Los Angeles, CA
2,774. Dylan Strickland Los Angeles, CA
2,775. Natali Valega Alameda, CA
2,776. Jason Kruse Los Angeles, CA
2,777. Linda Parena El Sobrante, CA Why would it not be important to me?!!! These services
must be provided to all children and families in need, not
just to those whose parents have the means to pay.
2,778. Gerald Marxman Portola Valley, CA
2,779. HEAther Scott San Diego, CA
2,780. Russ Osterweil Oakland, CA
2,781. Ashley George Santa Cruz, CA
2,782. Sally Gillette Portland, OR
2,783. Jeff Taylor Palm Springs, CA
2,784. Pamela Beard Huntington Beach,
CA
2,785. Diane Brazil San Jose, CA
2,786. Lois Corrin Piedmont, CA I have worked with special needs children in the school
world for more than a decade.
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Name From Comments
2,787. Rebecca Gitlin San Francisco, CA
2,788. Roxanne Caro Santa Ana, CA
2,789. Anna Harrison Commerce, CA
2,790. Ross Snyder Atascadero, CA My daughter has ADD and she gets services... So it really
hits home for me.
2,791. David Shen Fremont, CA
2,792. J Lee Cline Sunland, CA
2,793. Diane Wormood Paradise, CA
2,794. Teresa Edmonds Carmel Valley, CA
2,795. Karen Berger Montrose, CA
2,796. Ramon Lamboglia Vallejo, CA
2,797. Warren Gold Mill Valley, CA
2,798. Sylvia Selverston San Diego, CA
2,799. Aram Sohigian Oakland, CA
2,800. Mario Marquez San Francisco, CA Our Children our future
2,801. Betsy Ahern Encinitas, CA
2,802. Danny DeTora Citrus Heights, CA
2,803. Michael Denton San Leandro, CA
2,804. Ruth Huber San Jose, CA I have friends with special needs children- these services
are vital to their survival.
2,805. Eileen Hale Grass Valley, CA My aunt and uncle raised my cousin, who was born with
severe cerebral palsy, with help from the state and a lot of
hard work of their own. He grew up to help found the first
Center for Independent Living, and to contribute a lot back.
I saw what a struggle it was even with help; these families
all need the help, and I want us to continue to give it to
them.
2,806. Angela Packer Imperial Beach, CA
2,807. Jo Ellen Butler Cambria, CA
2,808. stacy sharber Chico, CA
2,809. Shelly Howell Pleasanton, CA
2,810. Marianne Grosner San Diego, CA
2,811. Antoinette
Holmeyer
2,812. Lizabeth Michaels Laguna Niguel, CA
2,813. Jeff Kline San Francisco, CA
2,814. Mike Kappus San Francisco, CA
2,815. Charlotte
Greenbaum
Brstow, CA I work with speciald meeds children and have several in
my family.
Palm Springs, CA
2,816. Pamela Magathan Hollywood, CA
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Name From Comments
2,817. Lucero Barry Sf, CA
2,818. Raj Jawa Santa Clarita, CA
2,819. Hubert J
Farnsworth
Irvine, CA
2,820. Erin Duncan San Pedro, CA
2,821. Chad Hancock San Anselmo, CA
2,822. Eugene Strantz Altadena, CA
2,823. Gina Kim San Francisco, CA
2,824. barbara mathieu Laguna Niguel, CA
2,825. Terri Blakley San Diego, CA
2,826. Bobby Tong Santa Clarita, CA
2,827. Tracy Rivkin Novato, CA
2,828. Laura Peck Indio, CA It is much bette. and cost effective, r to help parents than
for them to have to institutional their children.
2,829. Deanna
Knickerbocker
Mountain View, CA
2,830. Katrina Cabral Los Gatos, CA
2,831. arnold schwab Westminster, CA
2,832. Jeanne Crabb Fremont, CA
2,833. Dianne Carniglia Novato, CA We have a child in a group home, now aged 23, who loves
living there and has a slight degree more of independence
and lots more social life than if we kept him at home (we di
til he was 19).
2,834. Jerry Hager San Diego, CA
2,835. Cierra Foster Sunland, CA
2,836. Jeanne Munoz San Francisco, CA
2,837. Leigh Castellon El Cerrito, CA
2,838. Phil Harnage Santa Monica, CA
2,839. Kristen Carmi El Segundo, CA
2,840. beryl martin
sussman
2,841. Mel Sant Sherman Oaks, CA
2,842. Cynthia Hamilton Los Angeles, CA
San Francisco, CA If we can't take care of the most fragile of our citizens, who
may we take of?
2,843. S Fleming Corte Madera, CA Very important. These kids need all the help they can get.
They already have so many challenges! I adore my special
needs child.
2,844. Carrie Buathier Citrus Heights, CA
2,845. Karina Fortner Enterprise, AL
2,846. Grant Lupher Los Angeles, CA
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Name From Comments
2,847. nora wagner Ventura, CA
2,848. steven urrutia Burbank, CA
2,849. Carolann Johnson Riverside, CA
2,850. Marie Callahan
Brown
Walnut Creek, CA I work for a non profit called Helpers of the Mentally
Disabled. We serve children and adults with mental and
physical disablilities. We cannot do this as a non profit
charity alone. We need the help of our government and our
communities. Sincerely, Marie Callahan Brown
2,851. Yael Pardess La, CA to think that these kids are less important that giveaways to
oil companies and big banks....
2,852. Lenore Sheridan San Jose, CA
2,853. Judith Freed Pacific Palisades, CA This kind of therapy is so important to helping children - we
need to make sure that it is available to all who need it for
both the long time benefit of the children and for society as
a whole.
2,854. Charlene Stuart Tunes, SC
2,855. Sid Garrison San Francisco, CA
2,856. John Handley Richmond, CA
2,857. Cheryl wilson Berkeley, CA
2,858. Elise Mallove Topanga, CA
2,859. Shelley Marder San Francisco, CA
2,860. Rachel
Sonnenblick
Santa Cruz, CA
2,861. donna j. wagner Pacifica, CA
2,862. Erika Pettite Anaheim, CA
2,863. Jasmin Vasquez Covina, CA This issue is very important to me because I have a
disability myself, and I know how important these services
are to children with disabilities and how much it will help
them.
2,864. Alina Lopez Marin Santa Rosa, CA Because I understand the need for such services in that
they are vital for healthy development of the special
children.
2,865. Ricki Ingersoll Benicia, CA
2,866. Janice Romano San Gabriel, CA
2,867. sam smolker West Hollywood, CA Children are our greatest resouce. Nuff said.
2,868. Kathryn Conk Santa Barbara, CA
2,869. Ben Savill Tustin, CA I have a child with a developmental disability and know
how valuable early intervention therapies were. The quality
of life of a child with disabilities should not be dependent
on the ability or willingness of the parents and caregivers
to pay for very expensive therapies.
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Name From Comments
2,870. Sheila Burch San Jose, CA I have two grandchildren with multiple birth defects. All
children deserve the help they may need.
2,871. Samuel Ransdell Davis, CA
2,872. Robert Conner Big Bear City, CA
2,873. Belle Ganapoler Petaluma, CA
2,874. Christopher
Chomyn
2,875. Janet Grillo Venice, CA
Los Angeles, CA It's the right thing to do.
2,876. Julia Butcher 90503, CA This is an important issue fot me since I have an Autstic
son. We would fall through the cracks because we make a
"little" too much."
2,877. Amber Wallace Costs Mesa, CA
2,878. Anya Piazza /Uerneville, CA
2,879. Kelly Mackins San Francisco, CA
2,880. Karl Mc Jimsey Santa Rosa, CA
2,881. nadia salem Bakersfield, CA The legislators need a reality check. Those bills for
occupational and physical therapy add up fast and end up
costing the parents their entire paycheck if these services
get cut.
2,882. lou del pozzo pac pal, CA
2,883. Robert Cooper Huntington Beach,
CA
2,884. Janice Cleary Thousand Oaks, CA
These families all need help and as a society we should
not leave them behind. While we have to be aware of
budgetary concerns, eligibility standards eliminating aid for
a families with more than $40,000 in annual income is
absurd.
2,885. Andrea Hoyt San Diego, CA I'd rather my tax dollars went to help these families than to
fund a filthy pipeline! These families have more on their
plates than we can imagine, especially if two parents are
working!
2,886. Elizabeth Lamers Malibu, CA
2,887. Christina Bozzini Redwood City, CA Children and families, especially those dealing with special
needs, need even more support not less.
2,888. Paul Morse Walnut Creek, CA
2,889. beverly borsa Fremont, CA
2,890. Tracy Thomas West Sacramento,
CA
2,891. Chris Warner Forest Knolls, CA
2,892. Alice Labay Benicia, CA
2,893. Mike McNamara Indio, CA
2,894. Sharon Moore Lancaster, CA
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Name From Comments
2,895. Tom Bowlin Alameda, CA
2,896. jessica brown chico, CA
2,897. Joan Andersson Topanga, CA
2,898. Christine Johnson Pasadena, CA
2,899. Elaine Krott Carlsbad, CA
2,900. James Lytthans Anaheim, CA
2,901. Robert Pabelico San Jose, CA
2,902. Matthew Collins San Diego, CA
2,903. martha
camacho-rodriguez
2,904. Dakota
Hennessey
Downey, CA
Los Angeles, CA
2,905. Bruce Babcock Glendale, CA
2,906. Andy Towers Sacramento, CA
2,907. Courtney Daniels Sherman Oaks, CA
2,908. audrey seamans MORENO, CA
2,909. Gabriella Winston San Diego, CA Children with special needs deserve more attention than
the average citizen. They need to be a priority.
2,910. Janet Mila
Mcclarren
Paradise, CA
2,911. Charlie Imes Del Mar, CA I have an older brother who has been handicapped all of
his life, and several other friends with a variety of
disabilities that challenge them every day, and we've been
watching the money for programs that assist them in
getting through each day, dwindle away as more programs
are cut. We cannot solve our budget problems on the most
vulnerable in our society. Do the right thing.
2,912. Kay Gallin Los Angeles, CA
2,913. Joe Colgan San Lorenzo, CA
2,914. Jerry Mestas Laguna Beach, CA
2,915. Donna McKibben San Francisco, CA
2,916. Beth-Ami Dokus Studio City, CA
2,917. Nichole Woods Tracy, CA
2,918. Suzanne Levin Santa Clara, CA
2,919. Ande Spencer Redlands, CA
2,920. Jason Dallmann Berkeley, CA
2,921. Leigh Chan Newark, CA
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Name From Comments
2,922. William Bailey South Lake Tahoe,
CA
2,923. Sharon
McCormick
Los Angeles, CA
I work with people having disabilities..For the State of
California to even consider more hardships for these
families and other disadvantaged "minorities" is shameful!
With "leaders" like these...Who needs enemies?
2,924. shushannah fee agoura Hills, CA Why would we ever deny anyone medical care? Many
families are not making enough in the state of California to
afford care for these children.
2,925. Michelle Kleeman Los Angeles, CA This is so sad. The Legislators wanting these cuts must be
fortunate enough not to have a child requiring these
services. Because if you did you would never cut from this
budget. Give these parents a break!
2,926. Juanita Spinks Bakersfield, CA
2,927. Carolyn Irby San Diego, CA
2,928. Anne Marie
Lombardo
Sacramento, CA
2,929. Tuan Mai OAKLAND, CA
2,930. Jack Doolittle TORRANCE, CA
2,931. nanette cronk Truckee, CA
2,932. Yury Yatsynovich Berkeley, CA
2,933. Ina Martinez Glendora, CA
2,934. Michelle Maing Los Angeles, CA
2,935. Jerome LeBlanc Los Angeles, CA
2,936. Sydney Gurewitz
Clemens
2,937. Suzanne Attig West Hills, CA
2,938. Ralph Johansen Crescent City, CA
2,939. Selina Bradley San Jose, CA
2,940. Michael Walsh San Francisco, CA
2,941. Lawrence
Barnhart
San Francisco, CA If we don't value each and every one of our children and
make sure they have what they need to grow optimally,
what kind of people are we?
Stockton, CA
2,942. Wayne
Laguna Beach, CA
Hinkson-Carrington
2,943. Jean Morningstar Alhambra, CA My grandnephew is handicapped.
2,944. Michele Roma Concord, CA
2,945. Michelle
McCunney
La Jolla, CA
2,946. Shannon Snyder San Diego, CA
2,947. Beverly Scaff Walnut Creek, CA
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Name From Comments
2,948. bonnie candell Oakland, CA
2,949. Silvia Moniot MONROVIA, CA
2,950. tracy Brewer West Hills, CA My Grandmother would have been homeless her whole life
without these services. She had a daughter with cerabral
palsy. She depended on these services. If you think
$40,000 a year is enough to cover expenses, your insane.
Especially in California.
2,951. Staci Evans Sacramento, CA
2,952. Dudley Johnson Altadena, CA
2,953. Susan Suni Ibarra Rohnert Park, CA
2,954. Anna Boucher San Francisco, CA
2,955. María Romero San Jose, CA
2,956. Elizabeth Flynn Oceanside, CA
2,957. William Rogers Santa Rosa, CA
2,958. Judith Smith Oakland, CA
2,959. Bascom Guffin Davis, CA
2,960. Ilona Peterson Long Beach, CA i am a teacher and watch parents struggle with providing
for their children's needs. this is an investment in the
child's future, and in the end could save $$ if the child
becomes self-sufficient as an adult.
2,961. Karen Bien Clovis, CA
2,962. Cybele Wolf Soquel, CA
2,963. Rebecca Blanton Santa Monica, CA
2,964. Karlson Clark Camarillo, CA
2,965. Mike Jackson REDONDO BEACH,
CA
2,966. Michael Miller Manhattan Beach, CA
2,967. Armando Aspiras Fremont, CA
2,968. Janet Fischman Mission Viejo, CA I am a special education teacher working for the Orange
County Department of Education. OT and PT are an
important and necessary part of the program for each of
my students. Do not take this away.
2,969. Ellen Caprio San Diego, CA
2,970. Noel von Dallwitz Carmel, CA
2,971. Chris Ehrnman Upland, CA
2,972. Keith Conti Daly City, CA
2,973. Julie Neumann Granada Hills, CA
2,974. Brian Fuelleman Los Alamitos, CA
2,975. Leslie Da Lie Tarzana, CA As the parent of a special needs child I realize the need for
these services.
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Name From Comments
2,976. Wendy Oser Berkeley, CA
2,977. IRMA GEORGE La Mesa, CA
2,978. Liz Ingersoll Pacific Palisades, CA I raised a special needs son (who is now 25) by myself,
and without these services, he wouldn't be thriving today.
We must keep these services and make them available to
ALL families who need them.
2,979. Korby Siamis Pacific Palisades, CA
2,980. pete childs rancho mirage, CA
2,981. fredrica duke Pacific Palisades, CA
2,982. Dolores Sloan Santa Monica, CA
2,983. Lynne O Fox West Sacramento,
CA
2,984. Gidalia Rothman San Francisco, CA
2,985. Jonathan
Retamoza-Davila
San Mateo, CA
2,986. Ted Fishman San Jose, CA
2,987. Bonita Breese Laguna Niguel, CA
2,988. Jim Lamm Culver City, CA
2,989. Sarah Funes South San Francisco,
CA
2,990. Danielle
Roberson
Sonora, CA
2,991. Oscar Gutierrez San Diego, CA
2,992. John Cannon Redding, CA My son, who is autistic, suffers from severe ADHD and
psychotic hallucinations relies on these programs. It is
insane to continue the tax cuts for the wealthy and
corporations in California while depriving children of the
services only the state can offer.
2,993. Cesar Jouvin Glendale, CA I cant' believe that they want to cut something very
important for the kids. What they should cut is war nor
reason for it just a waste of money that were not suppose
to be in any where were not wanted "HELLO"
2,994. Marcela
Selvaggio
2,995. WILLA
O'CONNOR
San Mateo, CA
Kensington, CA
2,996. Kathleen Ruiz Sun City, CA
2,997. Sandra Carp San Marcos, CA
2,998. Adrienne Jonas San Francisco, CA how can you even consider cutting medical care of any
kind. This is shameful
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Name From Comments
2,999. Judie Swinington Solana Beach, CA If you want to change the policy based on income make it
a reasonable change. Two parents who work for minimum
wage are still struggling just to make ends meet in today's
world. Annual incomes needs to be a lot higher before the
eligibility for these programs is taken away from them.
3,000. Eric Horwitz Lake Forest, CA
3,001. Adam Ritter Encino, CA
3,002. John Hogben Belmont, CA
3,003. Henry Slucki Los Angeles, CA
3,004. Barbara
Macdonald
Woodacre, CA
3,005. Sal Camarillo Rialto, CA
3,006. John Ferrari Claremont, CA
3,007. Natasha Dasig PLACENTIA, CA
3,008. SANDRA
APPLEBAUM
Long Beach, CA
3,009. kristen tool lanesborough, MA Children are our most valuable, yet always the first to get
services cut
3,010. Josef Knight Willits, CA
3,011. Laura Wynkoop San Dimas, CA
3,012. nidra tang CHINO HILLS, CA
3,013. Roberta E.
Newman
Mill Valley, CA
3,014. Janice Matthews Oakland, CA I work as a physical therapist with special needs children,
and CCS services are an important aspect of their care
program, from supplying equipment, to advice and therapy
services.Low income families need these services, that are
so costly when they are expected to pay privately.
3,015. Michelle
Ropczycki
Chico, CA
3,016. Heather Sparks San francisco, CA
3,017. Connie Stomper Santa Monica, CA
3,018. Elizabeth
Thompson
3,019. Kathleen
Caballero
Coronado, CA
Walnut, CA
3,020. Judtih Sharp San Diego, CA
3,021. John Jovino Sonoma, CA
3,022. Y. Rose Ukiah, CA
3,023. maryam faresh studio city, CA
3,024. Lorna Farnum Rossmoor, CA
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Name From Comments
3,025. Phillip Wessels Madera, CA
3,026. phyllis byrd Prather, CA
3,027. MargPie Garcia Paradise, CA
3,028. Trevolyn Haines Chino Hills, CA
3,029. Evan Kaiser San Diego, CA
3,030. Linda Warner Huntington Beach,
CA
3,031. shelloey susman Rancho Santa Fe, CA
3,032. Sina Miranda Fair Oaks, CA
3,033. Adrienne Simpson Lacaster, CA
3,034. Mary Wahle Mountain View, CA
3,035. sarah lanford La Canada, CA
3,036. Christina Tadeja chino, CA
3,037. Constance
Vazquez
3,038. Chris Chirinos El Cerrito, CA
3,039. Barbara Tonsberg Angwin, CA
Jensen Beach, FL Cost of these therapy services is necessary to prevent
serious illness and dependent costs later for these
children.
3,040. Susan Rocha Los Angeles, CA Kids with special needs need peace and quiet. They are
especially sensitive to noise. Please enforce the noise
laws, police and prosecutors.
3,041. Pamela
Hockersmith
Banning, CA
3,042. Judy Fukunaga Arroyo Grande, CA
3,043. Marjorie Golden Santa Rosa, CA
3,044. Dorothy Tharsing Walnut Creek, CA
3,045. Timothy Lee Los Angeles, CA
3,046. Lisa Miranda Fair Oaks, CA
3,047. Maya Knowles San Jose, CA
3,048. Laurie Kinnings Garden Grove, CA
3,049. Gerald Mills Yucaipa, CA
3,050. Margaret Fish Boonville, CA
3,051. kyleigh cooley FRESNO, CA
3,052. Joan Mortenson Huntington Beach,
CA
3,053. Susan May Indianapolis, IN
3,054. Anne Novick Bear, DE
3,055. Vidhya Cidambi san jose, CA
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Name From Comments
3,056. Ann Adams Merced, CA I have a great-grandchild with cerebral palsy who I raised
for 12 years (she is now 18). If we hadn't had help from the
state, we never could have made it and I hate to think of
where she'd be now without her therapy, several surgeries,
and everything else which goes with a special needs child.
3,057. judy bobo Pasadena, CA
3,058. Ron Avila San Francisco, CA
3,059. Pamela
Ciborowski
El Cajon, CA
3,060. Scott Brown Wrightwood, CA
3,061. Robbin Hala Pacific Grove, CA
3,062. Brian Gustafson Eureka, CA
3,063. scott gledhill Truckee, CA
3,064. Karin W. Ahlf Costa Mesa, CA
3,065. Annah Sobelman Studio City, CA
3,066. julie sasaoka Concord, CA
3,067. Matt Tritt Atascadero, CA
3,068. Erin Suyehara Torrance, CA
3,069. Allan Isbell San Luis Obispo, CA
3,070. Richard Denton Riverside, CA
3,071. Rebecca Memmer Sonora, CA
3,072. Helen Wooll San Mateo, CA
3,073. Del Spiva CRENSHAW, CA
3,074. Becky Young Petaluma, CA We must help all children reach their full potential.
3,075. Marsha Boston Escondido, CA
3,076. mary meehan Los Angeles, CA
3,077. Dale Hoglund La Quinta, CA
3,078. mariah altrocchi Sonoma, CA
3,079. lindsay bryant Los Angeles, CA
3,080. Carolyn Scarr Berkeley, CA As the mother of a special needs child, I am very aware of
the financial impact of meeting my child's medical needs.
Even though we are relatively well off, those costs made a
heavy impact on our budget. A family trying to make it on
two minimum wage jobs would just not be able to make it.
What we really should have is a single payer medical
system for every Californian, but until we get that we have
got to help the families who are looking after kids with
special needs.
3,081. Jennifer Wilkins Mountain View, CA I have a son with cerebral palsy, and CCS has been an
essential part of our lives.
3,082. Diana Dee North Hollywood, CA
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Name From Comments
3,083. Hector N Duarte, CA
3,084. Stephanie
Culligan
FELTON, CA
3,085. Leah Larson Goleta, CA
3,086. Donna Anderson Westchester, CA
3,087. Crystal Crandall Santa Maria, CA My son receives CCS
3,088. Robert Scott Ceres, CA
3,089. Miyuki Powell Midway City, CA Compassion is what makes us human. Who would put a
dollar amount on even ONE PRECIOUS CHILD?
3,090. Patrick Dunlevy San Pedro, CA
3,091. Andrew Staubly LOS ANGELES, CA
3,092. mike calahan Los Gatos, CA
3,093. Michael Friedman El Sobrante, CA
3,094. Richard Neffson Rohnert Park, CA
3,095. Cynthia Goins Reseda, CA
3,096. richard siegfried lodi ca, CA
3,097. Ben Adams San Francisco, CA
3,098. Siamak
Vossoughi
San Francisco, CA
3,099. Karen C Venice, CA
3,100. Nandini Minocha San Jose, CA
3,101. Gayle Juarez Big Bear Lake, CA I believe that the legisiature is cutting the wrong things and
need to take cuts themselves, since the people are taking
cuts just to keep their jobs and look at all the
unemployed!!!
3,102. Margaret Roach San Francisco, CA
3,103. sarah luth San Diego, CA
3,104. Eve Reynolds North Hollywood, CA
3,105. Cydney Jaghory LAKEWOOD, CA
3,106. Gerry Pirritano San Francisco, CA
3,107. Adrianne Mackey San Jose, CA
3,108. Jennifer
Baumgardner
Redondo Beach, CA
3,109. Gypsy Moritz FRUITRIDGE, CA
3,110. olivia aguon Seaside, CA
3,111. phil wikel Ojai, CA
3,112. Karissa Trinchera ELK GROVE, CA
3,113. Kathryn Santana Bradbury, CA
3,114. Dylan Delmar Chico, CA
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Name From Comments
3,115. Jorge Rodriguez San Jose, CA
3,116. Susan Bohannon TOPANGA, CA
3,117. Carol lillis Albion, CA
3,118. Mitsuka Thiem Culver City, CA
3,119. Nadine Cano Van Nuys, CA
3,120. Dara Bilow San Diego, CA I work with many children who have disabilities, and I know
how important these services are to their development.
3,121. Patti Koehne Antioch, CA
3,122. Rick Kaplan El Cerrito, CA
3,123. Ron Kelley San Francisco, CA
3,124. Nancy Balassi Alameda, CA
3,125. catolyn ladnner Rancho Cordova, CA
3,126. chris flook Nevada City, CA
3,127. Sarah Wong Woodland Hills, CA
3,128. Brendalee
Whitehead
San Bernardino, CA
3,129. Larry Walling Los Gatos, CA
3,130. Ann Cavanagh S SALT LAKE, UT
3,131. Ronald Bogin El Cerrito, CA
3,132. LELA
CHRISTENSEN
Lakewood, CA
3,133. Tracy Gore Los Angeles, CA
3,134. Chris Cojuangco Daly City, CA
3,135. Susan Toy Sherman Oaks, CA These children are more often than not a cause of extra
financial burden on a family. The families should be helped
to give them the best possible life. Income level does not
dictate who are better parents and family to support these
kids.
3,136. Frieda Stahl Pasadena, CA These services provide humane assistance to children in
dire need. Denying such aid, or making it unreachable,
would be irresponsible and mean.
3,137. Dorothy
Nirenstein
3,138. Paul Best Forestville, CA
3,139. C Duran Covina, CA
3,140. Ellyse Adele
Vitiello
Kentfield, CA I have a handicapped child who was born prior to any of
the benefits now available to families. It cost us 1/2 of our
income to pay for his services which are now provided by
certain government grants. These programs need to be
continued in order for families to raise their children without
going bankrupt.
LOS ANGELES, CA
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Name From Comments
3,141. Allen Foster San Francisco, CA This is an unrealistically severe cut on a program that is
actually a TINY part of the state budget. Families living on
minimum wage do not have"20% of their income" available
to pay for these critical services. This cut means you are
willing to discard these young Californians, and hold back
their siblings and parents with unpayable bills. Proud of
that?
3,142. Elizabeth Morgan Moreno Valley, CA
3,143. Karen Valentine Corte Madera, CA
3,144. Yolande Banks Cottonwood, CA
3,145. sheedy dehdashti Del Mar, CA
3,146. Mary Ann
Mollenkamp
Hermosa Beach, CA
3,147. Dave White Oceanside, CA
3,148. Clayton Graham Sacramento, CA
3,149. Roger Brown Sebastopol, CA
3,150. David Corson Oakland, CA
3,151. Diana Casillas San Marcos, CA
3,152. George Lewis Los Osos, CA
3,153. Betty Bartlett Palmdale, CA
3,154. silvia jean Sunland, CA
3,155. Karen Garnett Sacramento, CA
3,156. Pamela Gagliardo Fort Bragg, CA Citizens are struggling and so what does the Calif.
legislature do? Why, of course, attack those who are the
most defenseless, special needs children and their
families. Wow, don't you just love this brave new world
where greed is king.
3,157. Jean Snow Sherman Oaks, CA
3,158. Blaze Bhence Cypress, CA
3,159. Valeska Donoso Santa Monica, CA
3,160. Juliet Marx SAN DIEGO, CA
3,161. Joan Ochoa Oxnard, CA
3,162. Kirsten Pruzek Albany, NY We cannot make the needs of ANY disabled child
imperiled by or a function of finances.
California can and must do better.
3,163. Gregory Coyle San Francisco, CA
3,164. lisa ayala TRACY, CA
3,165. Allison Bills HOLLYWOOD, CA
3,166. Kendra Bickler Ramona, CA
3,167. Jorge Yau Miami, FL
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Name From Comments
3,168. Sharon
Dardenelle
3,169. Emmanuel
Mendoza
Moss Beach, CA
AGUA DULCE, CA
3,170. Donis Eichhorn Carmichael, CA I am on IDA committee for quality care
Since the neural pathways are created within the context of
relationships - it is crucially important to start early with
interventions!!!!! Donis Eichhorn, RN PhD, Assoc
Professor, UCDavis
3,171. Rosemary
Nakamura
San Diego, CA
3,172. Kathy Tenchka Orange, CA I am a parent of a special needs child and know first hand
how important these programs are to all families with
special needs children!
3,173. Rosalind Burgan Grass Valley, CA
3,174. James
Berkheimer
3,175. JULIET
BRADLEY
3,176. Jayne Braby
Bethard
Fremont, CA
Truckee, CA
Yountville, CA
3,177. Jacquie Schmall San Diego, CA
3,178. Laurel Holmquist Healdsburg, CA
3,179. Paul Martin San Francisco, CA
3,180. Lisabette
Brinkman
Santa Barbara, CA
3,181. lorena montero North Hollywood, CA
3,182. Patricia Goings La Tijera, CA
3,183. roberta
stauffacher
Belmont, CA
3,184. Ji Young Pak Santa Clara, CA As an occupational therapist at CCS, I am aware of how
vital CCS services are to our client's and families. Without
early intervention, many of our children will face more
challenging medical conditions that will be irreversible.
Many will loose range in their arms, hand, leg, feet. Many
are susceptible to having scoliosis. Without intervention,
our kids will not be able to maximize their full potential.
Many of our children with decreased oral motor skills, fine
motor skills, gross motor skills, and ADL's (activities of
daily living) will be dependent on their families and care
givers. With intervention, many children are finding
independence with walking, eating, dressing, and writing.
3,185. Mary Jane Casper Pleasanton, CA
3,186. Szuhsien Ho FREMONT, CA
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Name From Comments
3,187. Elda belling Råneå, Sweden
3,188. Tiffany
Hart-Carlos
Rialto, CA
3,189. Austin Maylath Hesperia, CA
3,190. NJ Faass San Francisco, CA As the parent of a child with Autism and Cerebral Palsy, I
know how vital these services are to the health, growth,
and quality of life for special needs children. Every great
nation on earth takes care of the very young, the elderly,
and those who are vulnerable.
3,191. Sandra Mangold Coleville, CA Because I have experienced this and without the help of
these organizations there is no way people can afford this.
I love children and will do anything to stand up for them
3,192. Michelle Nesbitt Sacramento, CA
3,193. Leticia Cowan San Jose, CA
3,194. Gregory Pavlidis Simi Valley, CA
3,195. Xochitl Serna Los Angeles, CA
3,196. Ken Hedges Lemon Grove, CA
3,197. joe michaelson Banning, CA
3,198. Christopher
Mootham
3,199. Joslyn Baxter San Francisco, CA
3,200. Rhonda Volotzky Cornell, CA
3,201. Kathleen Neely Fresno, CA
3,202. Barbara Fasulo Santa Cruz, CA
Nevada City, CA Come on, this is the very last area that should be cut.
3,203. carol vincelett Alpine, CA I am disabled (post polio from infancy), well educated
(taught public school spec. ed.for 27 yrs.), and I VOTE
EVERY ELECTION. If this cut occurs, I'll make it my new
job, in retirement, to unseat politicians / bureaucrats that
push these cuts.
3,204. James Haig San Rafael, CA
3,205. Brian Baltin Long Beach, CA
3,206. Sara Turner Grass Valley, CA
3,207. Chad Nini Woodland Hills, CA
3,208. lois barber Shell Beach, CA
3,209. Laura Merer ROSEVILLE, CA
3,210. Claudia EAds Fawnskin, CA
3,211. Richard Robinson Fresno, CA
3,212. Oak Norton Redlands, CA
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Name From Comments
3,213. Linda Owczarz Oakland, CA This proposed legislation is contrary to the intent of
disability rights and support and will render children to
become very dependent as adults - significantly impacting
their quality of life and causing much higher costs of
dependent care. Cutting funding now will only add
exponential tax payer expenses later, not to mention
produce cruel, backwards social policy.
3,214. Lynne Preston San Francisco, CA
3,215. Claudia
Mansbach
3,216. Barbara
McLaughlin
Oakland, CA
Vista, CA
3,217. dan rich atascadero, CA Our children are the leaders and citizens of tomorrow and
deserve all the help they can get,
especially if they are disabled.
3,218. Tim Guisinger Camarillo, CA
3,219. Patti Scarpa Fairfield, CA
3,220. JOSEPH REEL PACIFIC GROVE, CA
3,221. Robert Mammon Richmond, CA
3,222. Michael Russell San Francisco, CA
3,223. Jill Grove Big Pine, CA
3,224. Eliot Kenin Emeryville, CA
3,225. Brittney Luman Stockton, CA
3,226. Jacklyn Lopez Rialto, CA
3,227. Julie Ling-Ino San Francisco, CA
3,228. Nancy Bettinger Nevada City, CA
3,229. Brooke Knight Ventura, CA
3,230. Gary Steinmann San Luis Obispo, CA
3,231. Barry Benefield SIMI VALLEY, CA
3,232. Lisa Selby Santa Rosa, CA Every handicapped child needs therapy. To deny them of
this is cruel and inhuam.How are they to get better if they
have no therapy? we do not need any financial eligibility to
make sure they qualify. Like the old syaing "If it ain't broke,
don't fix it!"
3,233. Yvonne
westbrook
Hollywood, CA
3,234. Erin Rizzo Santa Maria, CA
3,235. Nickole Schultz Los Angeles, CA All kids deserve the help they need.
3,236. Fawn Franklin Sylmar, CA
3,237. Cathie Serletic San Francisco, CA
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Name From Comments
3,238. Maria D'Ambrosio Long Beach, CA I worked with special needs children in the district for 8
years..intervention and services are vital to their growth
and progression in education.
3,239. James Costello Ceres, CA
3,240. Stephanie Spiers San Diego, CA
3,241. NOURA KASSIS CLAREMONT, CA
3,242. Chaney Diamond Evanston, IL
3,243. Aia White-Podue Long Beach, CA
3,244. Laura Dotson Manhattan Beach, CA all children have the right to access the best possible care
3,245. Nancy Ross Van Nuys, CA
3,246. kevin slauson Alameda, CA
3,247. Li Lovett San Francisco, CA
3,248. Sandra
Rosenberg
San Diego, CA
3,249. adrianni yusuf millbrae, CA
3,250. Mary Shuler Santa Monica, CA I have a sister with CP and I know the struggle that families
have - not to mention her...
3,251. Saraswathi Devi Berkeley, CA know first hand how hard it is for children and adults living
with specoal needs and disabilities to live every day. I have
worked with this population for many years. What kind of
society are we if wwe cannot provide for the most
vulnurable among us.
3,252. Jeannie
Bernhagen
3,253. Aeyrie Silver
Eagle
San Mateo, CA
Yorba Linda, CA
3,254. Gloria Hafner Santa Rosa, CA
3,255. Eric Rader Manteca, CA We need a single payer health care system. With the
stroke of a pen Medicare could cover everyone and get rid
of the insurance companies, that suck 30-40% off the top,
for nothing!
3,256. Joel Meza San Francisco, CA
3,257. Lori CL Agoura Hills, CA
3,258. ROBERT
FOURNIER
FOURNIER
barstow, CA
3,259. Jodi George Truckee, CA
3,260. John Roark Hemet, CA
3,261. Elizabeth
Bettenhausen
Cambria, CA
3,262. samar javid Irvine, CA
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Name From Comments
3,263. Deborah Wyle Los Angeles, CA We must protect and serve children who are the most
vulnerable in our society. We must be their advocates for
the care they need.
3,264. Maurice Wolf Laguna Woods, CA
3,265. thomas clark Los Angeles, CA
3,266. Amy Woo Northridge, CA My sister has alternating hemiplegia
3,267. Elaine Quillian Irvine, CA I have three CP friends (one with no speech) who have
benefitted GREATLY from the very programs that are
subject to being cut. They are intelligent and work in the
disabled community to benefit others
3,268. Sammy Ehrnman Alta Loma, CA I think the children need to be cared for!!!
3,269. Joseph Glaston Desert Hot Springs,
CA
3,270. Chris Francisco Fairfax, CA
3,271. David Grothey Alpine, CA
3,272. Gelsomina Becks E. Palo Alto, CA
3,273. Cara Smith-Lowry Las Vegas, NV
3,274. Alvin Crown Santa Monica, CA
3,275. Douglas
Johannes
Ventura, CA
3,276. Sharon Stewart Seal Beach, CA
3,277. Eve Seamone Santa Cruz, CA These kids deserve as normal life as possible
3,278. Mel chiarenza Novato, CA
3,279. Herman Osorio Lincoln, CA
3,280. monica fuentes San Diego, CA i have a special needs child and i don't think he would
have progressed as far in his quest for independance if it
hadn't been for california children's services
3,281. T. K. Williams Mariposa, CA
3,282. Deena Bowman LOS ANGELES, CA
3,283. Scott Devries San Pedro, CA
3,284. Lonna Horn Riverside, CA We all pay taxes rich or poor. Everyone child should be
getting free help thur school one matter what!
3,285. Richard Lyons San Francisco, CA Patently, we are NO LONGER in the 18th centruy - ergo,
certain antiquated views of governance MUST alter or the
ship of state will fail and sink!
I am befuddled as to why legislators would take office, only
to be cruel, and yet, we see this in DC, as well as
Sacramento. Such petulant carryings-on are beneath the
dignity of adults in this state. I would HOPE that such
silliness is merely a one-time error, and will be retracted
immediately - I worry that my hope is empty, however.
3,286. Ron Goff Magalia, CA
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Name From Comments
3,287. Bonnie Watson Jackson, CA
3,288. Peter Hoover BASALT, CO
3,289. Daniel Wilkinson Long Beach, CA
3,290. Jane Zoch Lemon Grove, CA
3,291. mercedes baker Sunnyvale, CA
3,292. Martha Rios PALO ALTO, CA
3,293. Michael Weston sunnyvale, CA
3,294. Susan Sloan Los Angeles, CA
3,295. Mahin Charles San Francisco, CA
3,296. kandice
marshall-cunanan
3,297. Melissa
McCormick
newbury park, CA
Santa Ana, CA
3,298. June LeGlaire Los Angeles, CA
3,299. Peter Burchard Fairfax, CA
3,300. Carrie Conrad Sanger, CA
3,301. Gina Gallion Lakewood, CA
3,302. Jamie Wolf Beverly Hills, CA
3,303. Devyn Drake La Puente, CA yeah I would say over $80,000 or $100,000. 40k hasn't
been enough to raise a family on for long time.
3,304. Susan Davis
Mantee
Malibu, CA
3,305. Donna Ritola Petaluma, CA
3,306. Kelly Atkins Fairfax, CA My son has special needs: gross and fine motor delays.
We benefited greatly from State Services.
3,307. Victor L Lawrence Thousand Oaks, CA
3,308. owen gordon Huntington Beach,
CA
3,309. Alejandra Chavez Studio City, CA
3,310. Jane Engelsiepen Carpinteria, CA
3,311. Shirley Sipe Bskersfield, CA
3,312. Margaret Clark Napa, CA
3,313. Valerie Lecesse Canoga Park, CA
3,314. gaylan Paige Sonoma, CA
3,315. Barbara
Prosniewski
Guerneville, CA
3,316. Barbara Mason Campbell, CA
3,317. Lynn Guest San Francisco, CA
3,318. Nancy Martin Santa Barbara, CA
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Name From Comments
3,319. james otha
wolfenden
3,320. John Buttny Santa Ynez, CA
3,321. Damai
Vergara-Hegi
big sur, CA children are defenseless against the toxins released into
the food supply,medication the air and the water.their
maladies are caused by this.they are 10x at risk compared
to fully developed adults according to the EPA.
San Juan Capistrano,
CA
3,322. James Kelly Huntington Beach,
CA
3,323. Simone St Clare Martinez, CA
This issue is important to me because I care about these
kids and the tax money is money that I paid in taxes. I am
sick to death of republicans beating their breasts as if they
were Christians and then taking my tax dollars and giving
them away to billionaires and oil companies in the form of
tax breaks and subsidies. How can these miscreant
republicans look these Children in the eye, read the
Sermon on the Mount and then look at themselves in the
mirror?
IT'S MY MONEY! Give it to the children.
3,324. Jared Buck Crestline, CA My girlfriend has cerebral palsy and she benefited from
these services as a child. I don't want to see these
services cut.
3,325. Abigail Knight Oakland, CA
3,326. Gio Trinchera ELK GROVE, CA
3,327. Emily Vincent Oakland, CA
3,328. justin sherwood santa maria, CA Friends and family need this.
3,329. Pat Marriott Los Altos, CA
3,330. Jesse
San Francisco, CA
McCormick-Kovacich
3,331. Nicole Collins Sherman Oaks, CA
3,332. Eric Parks Mill Valley, CA
3,333. Rose Lernberg El Cerrito, CA
3,334. Toshiro Igarashi Cerritos, CA
3,335. Julie Archer Desert Hot Springs,
CA
3,336. magda nakib redwood, CA My best friend has a daughter with special needs, and she
sacrifices everything for her..
3,337. Michael Garitty Nevada City, CA
3,338. Cynthia Woelfel Santa Ana, CA
3,339. John Byrd Palm Springs, CA
3,340. Angela Dobkin Santa Cruz, CA
3,341. Alan Densmore Amherst, NY
3,342. david levy Carlsbad, CA
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Name From Comments
3,343. Roderick Pinkney Los Angeles, CA
3,344. Jagmit Dhah Fresno, CA
3,345. clarisse fawzi Foster City, CA
3,346. Marisa Hogan REDWOOD CITY,
CA
3,347. Sher Sheldon Novato, CA
3,348. Landry Wildwind Kensington, CA I have two friends with children in this situation. One could
not work without services, and both mother and child would
lose their home, becoming poor and homeless. I can't
imagine the suffering that is needless. Let's tax the oil and
other resources being taken from California; let's tax the
corporate property sheltered by prop. 13. Lets stop
shrinking government essential servicess in California. Our
people and economy won't benefit and the harm done is
incalculable.
3,349. Joel Hildebrandt Berkeley, CA
3,350. David Fears Solana Beach, CA
3,351. Michele Leschi Temple City, CA
3,352. Rachelle Norris Santa Cruz, CA
3,353. wilta clark auburn, CA
3,354. Roxanne Salazar L.a., CA
3,355. Christine
Sepulveda
Anaheim, CA
3,356. Denise Mitchell Woodland Hills, CA
3,357. pete angelikis los angeles, CA
3,358. Mary Lou Nelson Covina, CA
3,359. Michelle A.
Palladine
Palm Springs, CA
3,360. Bea Wragee San Diego, CA As it is there have been so many cuts to services for those
who have no other options. Just look at how many mentally
ill people are roaming the streets because they cannot get
help. Family with special needs kids suffer greatly and
without a safety net there is no workable solution unless, of
course, the 1% would be willing to put a little of their pocket
change toward helping out.
3,361. Susan Wald Pleasanton, CA I have a child with Special Needs and have had a very
hard time securing the services he needs. He needs help
and I can't get it.
3,362. merredith lloyd San Francisco, CA
3,363. Patricia Jimenez Azusa, CA
3,364. Nicole Rossi Brentwood, CA
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Name From Comments
3,365. pandora
edmonston
Mariposa, CA
3,366. scott richie Oakland, CA
3,367. C. Dvorak Sebastopol, CA My daughter has significant disabilities, & while CCS did
NOT help her w/needed therapies because she was too
impaired (which made me angry they could just drop her
from therapy & so my daughter didn't get what she needed
probably more than other more "promising" kids), CCS DID
help her with equipment over the years.
3,368. Luong Phan San Jose, CA
3,369. Edward Suchecki Culver City, CA
3,370. Martha Rodriguez San Francisco, CA
3,371. Alejandra LeOn SOUTH GATE, CA
3,372. Morning Hullinger Fort Bragg, CA
3,373. angela
Abernalsempra
Compton, CA
3,374. Brenda Haig Long Beach, CA
3,375. Dorothy Werner Santa Cruz, CA
3,376. tom roberts Fresno, CA
3,377. sheira davies LOS ANGELES, CA
3,378. shirley conroy Reseda, CA
3,379. Mary Valleau Sunnyvale, CA
3,380. heath seifert Glendale, CA
3,381. Judith Sherwood Alamo, CA Parents of children with special needs have a termendous
amount of extra expenses: MD appointments, special
equipment used just to make daily living a bit easier,
adapative equipment is usually needed to varing agrees.
There is a great emotional energy and time demand in
raising these children. It is very taxing for them. They did
not ask to have such a child and need all the help that they
can get. Other countries help to support all children as they
are the new citizens fo the country. Why can't the country
that calls itself the greatest country on earth at least try to
do was well as the European countries? Especially the
ones that are the most happiest place to live.
Judy Sherwood
3,382. Linda Jaster Hayward, CA
3,383. Vaunia Miyoshi North Platte, NE
3,384. Candy LeBlanc Sacramento, CA
3,385. Jane Swigart San Francisco, CA
3,386. Lisa Fredsti Venice, CA
3,387. julie Owen Davis, CA
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Name From Comments
3,388. Billy Boyd Santa Cruz, CA
3,389. Walter Kleine Oakland, CA
3,390. Sue McKowen Frazier Park, CA Another budget cut on the backs of low-income people...
3,391. Kelly Karoly Sacramento, CA
3,392. Pamela Wylie Monrovia, CA I work with Special Needs children and know how crucial it
is for every one of them to receive services!
3,393. Marie Silva Fullerton, CA
3,394. Hank Eng Santa Maria, CA
3,395. Paula Berry Los Angeles, CA
3,396. Abot Bensussen San Diego, CA
3,397. Carole Ormiston Sausalito, CA I work with children who have disabilities in a therapeutic
riding program. Their parents work super hard already to
give them opportunities. The non-profit equine therapy was
free for many years, but the price of hay and horse care
rose. Even with volunteers helping, they had to begin
charging small fees for the program. Now there are fewer
riders.
3,398. Carol Archibald San Diego, CA
3,399. Christine Keyser Berkeley, CA
3,400. Scott Warwick Monrovia, CA
3,401. Alex Nagy Borrego Springs, CA
3,402. Charles Eddy LOS ANGELES, CA
3,403. Brittany Barnes Pacifica, CA
3,404. Deborah Markus Santa Monica, CA I have a disabled brother and worked professionally with
severely disabled children. Without MTP, I wouldn't have
been able to get that work and the families involved
wouldn't have been able to afford my help. I know times
are tight, but please don't hurt these families -- they're
going through enough.
3,405. Stefanie Gandolfi Oakland, CA
3,406. Howell Selburn Sunnyvale, CA
3,407. Erin Pruitt Pasadena, CA
3,408. Carol Rowland Creston, CA
3,409. Kirsten Upshaw Martinez, CA
3,410. Vince Webb Sacramento, CA
3,411. kathleen fedrick Lake Elsinore, CA
3,412. Diane Solomon Santa Monica, CA
3,413. Carol Markim Palm Desert, CA
3,414. Ben Rall Wheatland, CA
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Name From Comments
3,415. Kristen Rush-De
Anda
3,416. Edmund Wright Trinidad, CA
3,417. Kathleen Culp Northridge, CA
3,418. Kent Minault Sherman Oaks, CA
Culver City, CA Children with disabilities deserve access to Medical
Therapy (both PT and OT) regardless of financial status.
These programs help these children maximize their ability
to function in day to day situations, directly affecting their
quality of life. Changing the financial eligibility requirements
for MTP will deny many disabled children with services
they require. Don't turn your back on disabled children.
3,419. Mary Stopper Glendale, CA Because needy children will be helped
3,420. Kathleen Pagano Glendora, CA All children deserve the chance for as much happiness as
possible in their lives. Families need this support as well.
3,421. D Engle Los Angeles, CA
3,422. Susie Reid Sacramento, CA
3,423. Ricka Kelsch Los Angeles, CA I have a child mildly impacted. He will be just fine as an
adult because of all of the therapy we have provided for
him, which was almost all out of pocket and crazy
expensive. But I know so may others who are in serious
need. I have started a support group as a result of the
need for community and global awareness, and a place to
share our struggles and resources.
If not helped early, many of these kids will grow up to be
troubled adults filling our jails, hospitals, etc. Early
intervention is key. Pay now, or pay a lot more later! If our
children are our future, we need to help them to get there
and to be their best when they do get there! If we don't
help our children now, then they will wonder one day why
we told them that they were our future but were not worth
the investment to insure that they got there with all of the
best tools we could give them.
3,424. Barbara Evans Los Angeles, CA
3,425. Desiree Sharpe Fullerton, CA
3,426. Noelle Cruz Menifee, CA
3,427. Boyd Gardiner Rancho Santa Fe, CA
3,428. Mojgan Jelveh san francisco, CA
3,429. Sylvia Weishaus Sherman Oaks, CA
3,430. Michael Joseph
Matteucig
3,431. Laura Smiley Riverside, CA
3,432. Diane Johnson Escondido, CA
3,433. John Bigelow San Francisco, CA
Napa, CA I have a Home School for individuals with Dyslexia. I am
trained in Orton-Gillingham and "Schools Attuned." Public
Schools
do not offer this multiple-sensory facilitation.
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Name From Comments
3,434. Rebecca Wolf Patterson, CA
3,435. Hillary Wilson Sacramento, CA
3,436. Tara Ogilvie Carlsbad, CA
3,437. Heidi Krakovsky San Francisco, CA
3,438. Patricia Cachopo Santa Clara, CA
3,439. Bob Montgomery huntington beach, CA
3,440. Crystal Casanave Benicia, CA
3,441. russell Grindle Fairfield, CA As an Education Specialist in Richmond, CA, I know that
these services are the avenue towards an independent life
for my students with these qualifying conditions. For those
needing these services the family cannot afford to provide
them. We are talking about stepping back in time.
3,442. Will Andrews Lodi, CA
3,443. Charlowe mesina SAN JOSE, CA
3,444. Wenonah Elms Oakland, CA
3,445. Jessica Hom San Jose, CA
3,446. Lana Bone Gilroy, CA
3,447. Yolanda Polanco Fallbrook, CA Enough is Enough.
3,448. David Grand Los Angeles, CA
3,449. Wayne
McCartney
3,450. Sheila Laufer Bodega Bay, CA
3,451. Lidia Perez Huntington Park, CA
3,452. Linda Harlow Santa Rosa, CA
3,453. Mark Cappetta San Mateo, CA
3,454. Nancy Freedland Big Bear City, CA
3,455. Larry Yard Los Alamos, CA
Placentia, CA Children with disabilities are all of our responsibility. It is
Gods way. I am neither a Democrat nor Republican on this
issue. Its simply a matter of decency and humanity.
3,456. Scott Tudehope Etiwanda, CA I teach these kids. Why don't they matter more to you?
3,457. Kate Greene Greenbrae, CA
3,458. barbara lochner Asheville, NC
3,459. Katalin Lukacs New Orleans, LA
3,460. mark Masaoka Los Angeles, CA
3,461. Susan Martin Oakland, CA Two working parents, with a special-needs child, who get
paid minimum wage will be considered to have "too much
money" to be eligible for medical services for that child??!
Oh please! They're the ones who need that help for their
child the most, as they're just barely keeping body and soul
together with a roof over their heads. What are they
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Name From Comments
3,461. Susan Martin Oakland, CA (continued from previous page)
already giving up to stay together as a family--their own
dental care, their own food, their own medication, the
necessary car repair? I have an autistic nephew, and while
my brother and sister-in-law are able to afford the more
than $60,000.00 a year for his therapy, special diet and
schooling, they have NO retirement funds left and the cold
sweats keep them awake at night wondering what's going
to happen to him when they both get old and die. There is
definitely something wrong with "the system" and if another
Republican gets into the White House it's going to get a
whole lot worse, as they care only for themselves and their
rich-pig network of accomplices, and what's in it for
them...they wish the "rest of us" would just go away and
die. (But then who'd scrub their toilets, clean their
McMansions and pools, mow their acres of front lawns that
they only see when coming and going, and keep their
fleets of expensive cars all nice and polished?)
3,462. Alice Polesky San Francisco, CA
3,463. Adi Saavedra Santa Rosa, CA
3,464. Wendy Stock Berkeley, CA
3,465. Tammie Siefert Mission Viejo, CA
3,466. Jon Reisdorf Arcata, CA
3,467. ethan shalom beverly hills, CA
3,468. Bo Svensson Santa Rosa, CA
3,469. Mary Anne Viney Carlsbad, CA
3,470. J Davis Sf, CA
3,471. Ali B Santa Clara, CA
3,472. Kathryn Cleberg Pinole, CA
3,473. Gail Outlaw Santa Rosa, CA Because I am tired of these "public servants" balancing the
budget on the backs of the young, the old, the sick and the
disabled and asking nothing of those who have all the
money. People are people too.
3,474. Alexandre
Kaluzhski
San Diego, CA
3,475. Phillip Cripps Cathedral City, CA
3,476. Mary McCue Mountain View, CA
3,477. Olivia Lim Fremont, CA
3,478. Jeffrey Sollars Dana Point, CA
3,479. Jennifer Sherman Mission Viejo, CA
3,480. Tony Nadratowski Placentia, CA
3,481. Neena Sessa South San Francisco,
CA
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Name From Comments
3,482. Marilyn Golding La Habra, CA
3,483. Christian Heinold Oakland, CA
3,484. Sarah Hoffman Sherman Oaks, CA
3,485. Marlies Metodi Costa Mesa, CA
3,486. Amber Jones Santa Cruz, CA
3,487. Tamar Diana
Wilson
3,488. Sabra Rahel Ojai, CA
La Jolla, CA A family income of 40,000 dollars is totally inadequate to
care for handicapped children. These children must not be
cut off from quality therapy.
3,489. Barbara Lintz Pixley, CA It's terrible that these children could lose their healthcare
even tho the parents aren't able to make enough money to
pay for healthcare.I too have lost my healthcare which
means i will not be able to go to a doctor,or get the meds i
need for high blood pressure among other health problems
just doesn't seem right
3,490. Sigal Gafni Richmond, CA Children with disabilities deserve to be treated whether
they have money or not.
3,491. Katrina Davis DICKEL, TN
3,492. Marykay Hedge Redondo Beach, CA
3,493. Lynne Holley Lake Forest, CA
3,494. Ed Simmons San Diego, CA
3,495. L Stirling Escondido, CA
3,496. rosemarie lion Petaluma, CA
3,497. Dale Mishkin Canoga Park, CA
3,498. Katharine Hansen Redding, CA This must be part of that safety net Romney was referring
to when he said he didn't worry about the poor.....I live in
CA and have always felt that we were better than
this...maybe a little more progressive and enlightened in
our thinking. I would hate to think that I'm wrong.
Legislators do the right thing so that we can continue to
hold our heads high!
3,499. Karen O'Brien King City, OR Children are innocent of mistakes caused by our chemical
industry.
3,500. Grace Andriola San Jose, CA
3,501. judy cole Chula Vista, CA
3,502. W J Coger Sim Valley, CA
3,503. elysa sardinha Gilroy, CA
3,504. Salvador Moreno Morgan Hill, CA
3,505. Dorothy Mason Alameda, CA
3,506. Tiffany Birge Madera, CA
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Name From Comments
3,507. nicole
gaston-fowler
Tulare, CA
3,508. Kathryn Swartz Thousand Oaks, CA
3,509. Sarah Creeley Hercules, CA
3,510. Dawn Matheson Larkspur, CA The dollars spent on children are such a good investment.
The payback is often greater than 10 to 1 for the lifetime of
the child. Interventions that are possible with children are
not always possible or as effective with adults and these
interventions help the children become more independent
adults who need less care, have more fulfilling lives and
give back more to society as a whole. Why do we spend so
many dollars on the last 5 years of a person's life and so
little on the first 5? Maybe because children can't vote? We
have to vote for them since they aren't legally considered
people until they're 18 and we, as a society, are
responsible for their lack of status.
3,511. Honey Green Mill Valley, CA
3,512. Maggi Godman Sutter Creek, CA
3,513. ashley white Federal, CA
3,514. Ron Sieglitz Sunnyvale, CA Help the children, Please
3,515. Susan Nesbitt Rosamond, CA
3,516. Malka Essig Oakley, CA
3,517. Edmund
Overstreet
San Rafael, CA
3,518. Marlene Ballinger Fallbrook, CA
3,519. Christian Jusinski Berkeley, CA
3,520. Arlene Zimmer Rancho Palos
Verdes, CA
3,521. Barbara King Los Angeles, CA
3,522. Kimberley Farrar Redwood City, CA
3,523. Michael Essex El Dorado Hills, CA
3,524. Amanda Doxtater Berkeley, CA
3,525. diana molinari Redondo Beach, CA
3,526. Holly Andersen Concord, CA These kids live already a hard life, they need the tools to
learn how to care for themselves, these therapies help
them with that, which is a life long gift. Please do not take
these therapies away from the children who really need
them.
3,527. Joy Zadaca Long Beach, CA
3,528. Linda owen Modesto, CA
3,529. Arthur Gregorian Oakland, CA
3,530. Karen Jacques Sacramento, CA
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Name From Comments
3,531. Robert Porter Los Angeles, CA
3,532. devon benton Chicago, IL
3,533. Zima Nahrin Anaheim, CA
3,534. Christopher Muller Murrieta, CA
3,535. joan wager Berkeley, CA
3,536. Heather Horton Salinas, CA
3,537. Scott Smith Huntington Beach,
CA
3,538. Serena Lim Berkeley, CA
3,539. Blythe Wheaton Laguna Beach, CA
3,540. C Ranellone Sacramento, CA
3,541. Glenda Ganis Los Angeles, CA
3,542. janine nicolosi Sylmar, CA
3,543. justine trujillo fullerton, CA
3,544. George Bullock Long Beach, CA
3,545. Julie Weingarten Altadena, CA
3,546. Kirstyn Werner Riverside, CA
3,547. Kathryn McOmie Sacramento, CA
3,548. Susan Dayton E PALO ALTO, CA
3,549. Natalie Wright Santa Clara, CA You'll drive parents to quit a job to qualify for the help their
child and family needs. This is an incredibly bad idea.
3,550. nina pohl Nevada City, CA My grandson is a special needs child.
3,551. Barbara Bradley Oakland, CA
3,552. becky roth Santa Cruz, CA
3,553. Samantha Lopez Corona, CA
3,554. Emine Aysoy Berkeley, CA
3,555. ann & derek l Richmond, CA
3,556. Roxanne Rankin Rancho Cucamonga,
CA
3,557. Ann Oliver Sacramento, CA
3,558. Mary Proulx Playa Del Rey, CA
3,559. Terrell Rodefer Van Nuys, CA
3,560. Felicia George Apple Valley, CA
3,561. Ron and Lynn
Laupheimer
San Francisco, CA
3,562. Katherine Prince N Hollywood, CA
3,563. John Langevin Running Springs, CA
3,564. Subrata Sircar Sunnyvale, CA
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Name From Comments
3,565. Lucinda Nichols Los Osos, CA
3,566. Sharon Lasman North Hills, CA The Golden Rule !
3,567. Shirley Morrison Santa Barbara, CA My grandson, age 7, was born with arthrogryposis. He will
always walk with braces because each of his joints,bones,
ligaments,muscle are affected. he has had 6 major
surgeries. He goes to physical therapy and occupational
therapy once or twice a week. His parents have been
marginally employed off and on since his birth. He uses
and NEEDS California Children's Services to help him. Do
not cut back this service
3,568. Kevin Goodwin Kettering, OH
3,569. Tim Sato Los Angeles, CA
3,570. Stephanie
Tholand
San Francisco, CA
3,571. Diane Meeks Cathedral City, CA These budgets are very important for the state to have
persons that will have a chance at a better life and be tax
paying citizens.
3,572. Dawn Graeme Danville, Ca 94526,
CA
3,573. julia trahan Oakland, CA
3,574. Sandy Gilbert Cupertino, CA
3,575. Bruce Wodhams Concord, CA
3,576. Ezra Conner BOLINAS, CA
3,577. Carole Shelton Auburn, CA
3,578. Robert Slavik San Diego, CA
3,579. Susan Burris La Jolla, CA
3,580. Aimee Lake Winnetka, CA
3,581. C. A. Monahan Orange, CA
3,582. Nancy Labovitz San Diego, CA
3,583. Toby Gottfried Orinda, CA
3,584. Jennifer Shaw SANTA CLARITA, CA
3,585. Digby Diehl Pasadena, CA
3,586. Kalaya Delmars Kilauea, HI
3,587. Leslee Cotlow S, CA
3,588. anne parke santa cruz, CA Children are out future
3,589. John Gaspar Lancaster, CA
3,590. PATRICIA
BAKER
WATKINS
Tustin, CA
3,591. Michelle Allen Novato, CA
I am a pediatric physical therapist and see the benefit of
CCS to the neediest and most vulnerable of children and
their families. Please reconsider where to find funding cuts.
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Name From Comments
3,592. Phyllis Shaw Los Angeles, CA
3,593. Kathleen Taugher Sonoma, CA This great state of California is my home state. I was
fortunate to have been born here. It is so sad to think that
cutting services such as these would even be considered.
We don't have to become so uncaring to get through this
financial crisis.
3,594. Gail Coviello Los Angeles, CA
3,595. Yvette
Tannenbaum
San Rafael, CA
3,596. Eric Gren Loma Linda, CA
3,597. Maeve Oertly Thermal, CA
3,598. Misty Day Fullerton, CA
3,599. Cindy Ann Bader Los Angeles, CA
3,600. Rachael Pugh Camarillo, CA
3,601. Alex Zemke Orange, CA
3,602. cindy fregeau Victorville, CA
3,603. Debrah Miller LAFAYETTE, CA
3,604. LISA ARZOLA Costa Mesa, CA
3,605. Ann Csillag leasanton, CA This is so important to children to start as early as possible
to make their lives the best they can be. My daughter had
PT thru California Children Services for several years to
get her to walk at age 5 1/2. We could have never afforded
PT on top of all the other medical expenses with both
parents working. If not for this program, my daughter would
probably be in a wheel chair for the rest of her life.
Now,even with her CP, she is walking without assistance!
The state needs to provide these services so our children
are able to function at the highest level possible which will
end up costing the state less in care in the long term.
3,606. Melissa Behar San Diego, CA
3,607. Linda Butters Carmel, CA
3,608. Tom Parsons San Diego, CA This country must provide a 'Level Playing Field' to all it's
children.
3,609. stephen Lee Oakland, CA
3,610. Jonathan
Trautman
3,611. Christopher Dutra Napa, CA
Alameda, CA I had some special needs as a kid and it helped me a lot.
The fact of the matter is, when these kids get the help they
need, they are less likely to need disability. When they get
help they are more likely to become self-sufficient and
such!
3,612. sidney berger pacifica, CA they are all pir children and heirs.
3,613. Cheri
Porter-Keisner
Piercy, CA
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Name From Comments
3,614. doris ann wilcox Burbank, CA
3,615. Kristen Conner San Pablo, CA
3,616. joanne Morales bakersfield, CA my grandson has pt weekly since newborn
3,617. Joanne Sperans Menlo Park, CA
3,618. Aimee Heaney Quincy, CA
3,619. Mary MacGinley Tprramce, CA
3,620. will gorenfeld Ventura, CA
3,621. Kimberly White Venice, CA
3,622. Patricia Mejia San Francisco, CA
3,623. Jim Maguire Moreno Valley, CA
3,624. Lynn Autumn Leucadia, CA Personally, I only can afford dental insurance, now; I
cannot afford the monthly premiums for health insurance; I
am retired; my husband is also; he is eligible for Veterans
Hospital benefits, yet I am not. Nor am I 65, so I cannot
qualify, yet, for Medicare.
3,625. Patricia Anderson Grass Valley, CA Children are our treasures, and special needs children are
special treasures.
3,626. courtney
robertson
powell river, Canada
3,627. Lois Peterson Belmont, CA
3,628. Anne Reade Reseda, CA
3,629. Beryl Landau San Francisco, CA
3,630. Fred Morrison Hayward, CA
3,631. Matt Woolery La Jolla, CA
3,632. Jennifer Toth Santa Clarita, CA
3,633. Marialupe Duarte El Segundo, CA If we do not take care and give these children a chance,
who will? The wealthy need to step up and pay the fair
share of their excess profit like Chevron for example.
Money makes money it does create peace and a healthy
society. Remember a sick, miserable society will in the
long run will hurt us all.
3,634. MIKE CLIPKA Lathrop, CA
3,635. Lillian Horwitz Los Angeles, CA
3,636. Barry Schwartz Altadena, CA
3,637. Allison Bassi San Bruno, CA
3,638. Anthony Stratton Elk Grove, CA
3,639. James C. Talbot Granada Hills, CA
3,640. sophie mace palm desert, CA
3,641. donna pedroza Alameda, CA
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Name From Comments
3,642. Lynne Katherine
Henson
San Bernardino, CA
3,643. Memorie Plonk Canyon Country, CA
3,644. Laura Domsic Watsonville, CA my daughter has mild cerebral palsy and benefited greatly
from her therapy early in life. Some of the children come
from families who can't afford therapy privately and they
will not get it if not provided for them, we should be
ashamed of cutting these types of programs!
3,645. Carmen Mejia San Francisco, CA
3,646. Elsa Serrano Oxnard, CA
3,647. Charlotte Pirch Fountian Valley, CA
3,648. Theresa Wilson Concord, CA
3,649. Hilda Roe San Francisco, CA This is so necessary to NOT CUT; medical costs can wipe
out a family's budget, and 40K is too low of a bar to set for
eligibility!
3,650. John Armour Los Angeles, CA
3,651. Tony Fichera Phoenix, OR These medical conditions are devastating to both the
children AND the parents.The parents do not need the
extra stress of having their children lose these vital
services.Do the right thing.There are other ways to balance
the budget---NOT on the backs of these hard-working
law-abiding citizens !!!
3,652. Sandra Hornsby
White
Rough and Ready,
CA
3,653. joni cantrell Missoula, MT
3,654. laura ellis Long Beach, CA
3,655. Luis Lozano Long Beach, CA
Let Battered Mothers Out of Prison! Because of abortion
laws Battered Mothers Cannot Protect An Unborn Baby
From A Domestic Abuser! Mothers Are Getting 25 Years to
Life!
3,656. Jan Tatarsky SF, CA I work at two children's hospitals following babies who
have been in the NICU. If this budget cut occurs it would
significantly hurt the children and families who need it the
most!!!! A family with children of special needs already
have a huge financial responsibility and cannot afford to
pay for therapy for a child whose on-going medical and
physical needs already in pack the family. This would be a
disgrace if it passed!
3,657. Monica Jackson Laguna Beach, CA
3,658. Erica Kesel San Francisco, CA
3,659. David Morrison San Diego, CA
3,660. kATIE Isselhardt Saratoga, CA
3,661. Julia Sharron Los Angeles, CA
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Name From Comments
3,662. Robert
Brownscombe
Saint Helena, CA
3,663. Katherine Lewis Moorpark, CA
3,664. Brad Oliver Palm Springs, CA I worked in special education for 32 years and saw the
difference that PT and OT could make in the lives of
children who needed these services. I strongly encourage
you to continue these services so that all children can have
the opportunity to develop to their maximum potential.
3,665. Jennifer Martinez San Jose, CA
3,666. t stone Los Angeles, CA
3,667. Christa Morales Ontario, CA
3,668. Lori Kegler San Pedro, CA
3,669. Michael Harmon Napa, CA
3,670. Duane Finley San Diego, CA
3,671. Don W. Powers Marina Del Rey, CA Everyone's well being is important!
3,672. Harold Lovett Chatsworth, CA
3,673. Grecia Pena Los Angeles, CA
3,674. Hugh Moore El Cajon, CA
3,675. Angelica Aguayo San Jose, CA I work with children with disabilities, and ALL families
should be able to access basic care for their children
regardless of income.
3,676. Martha Pankratz Fresno, CA I have a special needs grandson.
3,677. stuart marcus Santa Monica, CA
3,678. cara warren rocklin, CA
3,679. Molly Schminke San Francisco, CA
3,680. constance
sweeney
3,681. Tammy Jo
McNulty
LOS ANGELES, CA
Santa Rosa, CA
3,682. antoinette leos L.a., CA
3,683. Bonita Lacy Covina, CA
3,684. Andrew Vahldieck Santa Cruz, CA It should be bloody well obvious to any intelligent individual
with an ounce of genuine human decency.. that persons
with developmental disabilities as well as persons with
physical disabilities are among our society's most
vulnerable members. This should be a no-brainer. Do we
take care of our own? Answer: YES! Our State of
California absolutely needs to sustain the key health and
social service policies that support and protect the well
being of citizens who are already challenged and thus
compromised by their health and/or disability status. It's
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Name From Comments
3,684. Andrew Vahldieck Santa Cruz, CA (continued from previous page)
the right thing to do!
Do the right thing! Tax the rich! End corporate welfare and
tax the corporations! As you give, so shall ye receive,
remember!
3,685. Mary Ann Cramer Oakland, CA
3,686. Robert E. Kaplan Murrieta, CA
3,687. Paula Katz San Francisco, CA
3,688. Michele Levin Los Angeles, CA
3,689. Joan Stroh Chula Vista, CA
3,690. Dena
Hernandez-Kosche
Glendale, CA
3,691. Ken Lundgreen San Francisco, CA
3,692. phyllis drummond Brentwood, CA
3,693. Zane Rainne North Hollywood, CA
3,694. Veronica
Spinharney
Oceanside, CA
3,695. Sandie Fujita New York, NY
3,696. Helen R Smith Rancho Cordova, CA
3,697. Natasha Desianto Glendale, CA I have worked with children and adults with disabilities for
all of my adult life. I see daily the benefits reaped in the
lives of the disabled by these added services. Taking away
the assistance that these programs provide is cutting a
crucial lifeline toward the best possible existence for these
children. How about making the tax system fair to raise
revenues before you strip children with special needs of
beneficial and crucially needed programs?
3,698. Stephanie Bui Alameda, CA
3,699. Rafael Bautista San Diego, CA
3,700. Cynthia McPeak Point Arena, CA
3,701. Pauline Reif Lafayette, CA
3,702. gina maren Campbell, CA
3,703. Ruth Doig Dunedin, New
Zealand
3,704. Dolores Molina DOUGLAS, AZ
3,705. Jill Acompanado Los Angeles, CA
3,706. Catherine Danford Los Angeles, CA
3,707. Muriel Witham Laguna Woods, CA Restricting funding for Medical Therapy Program services
will deny many of our children with handicaps opportunities
to gain skills that may allow them to lead a more normal life
or at least, maximize the potential they have. The financial
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Name From Comments
3,707. Muriel Witham Laguna Woods, CA (continued from previous page)
burden that families will try to assume to provide for the
special needs of their child adds incredibly to the already
stressful life such parents already experience. Since
funding is at stake, why not consider limiting some of the
perks that the legislators have that make life a bit more
cushy!
3,708. Erika Island Fort Bragg, CA
3,709. nick chakos san bernardino, CA
3,710. Janet Torpy Sunnnyvale, CA
3,711. James Hendrix Temple City, CA
3,712. e s Encinitas, CA
3,713. D. Wiese Jones Portland, OR
3,714. Aldrich Sabac Stockton, CA We need to treat the youth better. Whether we like it or not,
they are our future.
3,715. Mae Robinson Inglewood, CA I have cousin who has special needs, and it so important to
do whatever necessary to help these amazing kids. God
Bless
3,716. Eileen Lee Fullerton, CA
3,717. Rick Huyett Los Gatos, CA
3,718. Alex Montes Pasadena, CA
3,719. Pamela Rood San Diego, CA
3,720. carolyn
cunningham
N HOLLYWOOD, CA
3,721. Linda Shapeero Hydesville, CA
3,722. Angelique
Hartman
San Diego, CA
3,723. Elena Knox Pioneer, CA
3,724. Donna Watson Sacramento, CA
3,725. Raeleigh Price Concord, CA
3,726. Michael Williams Burbank, CA
3,727. Jeffrey Adair Walnut Creek, CA
3,728. Feroza Ardeshir San Diego, CA I am a teacher, and have taught kids who have benefited
from these programs immensely.
3,729. Monika Brauer Manteca, CA
3,730. Elissa Haden Cathedral City, CA
3,731. Fei Chatila Santa Clara, CA
3,732. Jackie Parker Los Angeles, CA
3,733. Nancy Crom Colonie, NY
3,734. Carole Shelton Los Angeles, CA
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Name From Comments
3,735. Amber Fandel Los Angeles, CA
3,736. Lori Radzikowski Tiburon, CA I am a disabled adult and I cannot get by on the meager
amount that SSI slots me for food and rent which makes
me to "rich" for food stamps yet the SSI money does not
cover the medical bills that MediCal (California's Medicaid)
does not cover. And that is ever increasing. When you are
seriously disabled you need a lot of help and it is a vicious
cycle because of your illness or disability it causes more
illnesses or injuries to occur because of the nature of
whatever your problem is that is the way disabi lilies are so
you need more medical attention for what I call these " side
effect" syndromes or rather illnesses and injuries or
disfigurements, etc, then the medication you take to treat
these things causes other diseases in addition to side
effects both of which have to be dealt with and then most
likely medicated or hospitalized or surgically dealt with. Do
you see the cycle or circular pattern of disability and it's
incredible costs? There is no way that two people making
minimum wage are going to be able to take care of a
disabled child the costs are astronomical and not an
insurance company in the world will touch them, they are a
ticking time bomb to an insurance agent. They desperately
need whatever help anyone can give them even though
these days not everything, at least in California for adults,
is covered.
Please do not put these people in the dark and let their
children suffer .
Because it is the kids who lose out on all this...I know you
know that, you just do not care, well I am here to tell you
that it is important to me that you do care.
Lori Radzikowski
I hope you see each and every child who is disabled who
you have come across in your life in your dreams at night.
3,737. Monica Dunaway Pomona, CA
3,738. Tanya Burkey San Jose, CA
3,739. Michael Charnes Ukiah, CA
3,740. K. Bandell Norwalk, CA
3,741. Jayna Williams Pomona, CA
3,742. Damon Brown Los Angeles, CA
3,743. susan curtis Long Beach, CA
3,744. Ron Schutte San Diego, CA
3,745. Debbie Maxine Benicia, CA
3,746. Michael Kenyon Downey, CA
3,747. Maria Tan Pacifica, CA
3,748. Shelby Holley Palmdale, CA
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Name From Comments
3,749. Kristine Stearns SAN MARCOS, CA
3,750. Jay Price San Diego, CA
3,751. Eileen Massey Oakland, CA
3,752. Lori Vest Mammoth Lakes, CA
3,753. KELLY ROGERS Los Angeles, CA This is such an attack on the poor and also a bunch of
malarcy. Just because they have a disability they are not
worth helping because it costs money?? Why don't you fire
your illegal house staff to keep them from coming over
here for our jobs. Why don't you focus on cutting out the fat
of the office. As an example, new cars for everyone even
when they have their own. Just because the budget allows
it. It is time to axe the previous Governors frivolous waste,
and stop making myself and innocent children pay. I am on
disability and can not live on any more cuts.
3,754. Paul Brelin Sebastopol, CA
3,755. MARIA L ROQUE BURBANK, CA Children are our future and they r so vulnerable and we
adults r 2b there 4them. ITS OUR WORLD =THE
CHILDREN!
3,756. Jill Brunak Walnut Creek, CA
3,757. chris looney Modesto, CA
3,758. Carol Lang Cathedral City, CA
3,759. katherine spence Pollock Pines, CA
3,760. James J Kyne San Lorenzo, CA
3,761. Jamie Briggs MARINA DEL REY,
CA
3,762. Toni Russell Pacifica, CA
3,763. ROBERT
SCHUSTER
Woodland Hills, CA
3,764. V.R. Wallace Whittier, CA
3,765. Jirayu
Thongnamsap
San francisco, CA
3,766. David Gerry Los Angeles, CA It is ridiculous to keep cutting funds to people in our state
who can't get by if the cus happen yer the people with all
the money do not get cuts. They don't have to worry how
to pay rent, buy food, pay bills etc. These epople who you
will be harming already have those worries and if these
budget cuts go through they'll be in worse shape.
3,767. carol reom Piedmont, CA Children should have their special needs met regardless of
the parents ability to pay for them.
3,768. Dinora McCoy Santee, CA
3,769. Doris Guthrie Fillmore, CA
3,770. Velma Race Madera, CA
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Name From Comments
3,771. Jamila Garrecht Petaluma, CA
3,772. pearl wheeler Pasadena, CA
3,773. Priscilla Juarez BIG BASIN, CA
3,774. Matthew
Alexander
San Jose, CA
3,775. Michelle Morales oakland, CA
3,776. Rachel Myers Studio City, CA
3,777. Deirdre Eldridge Chula Vista, CA Why are services for children, in this case special needs
children, always being cut? This has got to stop! All
children deserve care and education and safe areas to
play. Stop taking from the children!
3,778. Abbas Abbas Monterey, CA
3,779. Jazmin Villarreal Fontana, CA
3,780. Bob Morrison Hoodsport, WA
3,781. Diane Krell-Bates San Diego, CA
3,782. Mario Abad BRENTWOOD, CA
3,783. alan diaz Arcadia, CA
3,784. Rohan Sabnis Claremont, CA
3,785. jessica white Coronado, CA
3,786. Christopher Smith San Diego, CA
3,787. sarah sames pleasanton, CA These kids need therapy, no matter what their family's
income.
3,788. Sandra Ellis Bonita, CA This is America where we take care of those in need, not
cut their funding. Services to children, the handicapped,
and the elderly should never be touched.
3,789. Suzanne Stoltz Chula Vista, CA
3,790. Michelle
Rodriguez
TOLLESON, AZ
3,791. Blanquita Smith Fairfield, AR
3,792. Phyllis Rose La Mirada, CA Shame, shame, shame!
3,793. Karin Laarka los Angeles, CA
3,794. Edith Duncan Lancaster, CA
3,795. Tina Gehrt BARTLETT, IL
3,796. Cindy Meyers Capitola, CA
3,797. kathy doramus La Verne, CA
3,798. Matthew Quellas Los Angeles, CA
3,799. Sigmund Shen New York, NY This is absolutely contemptible. We need to rethink our
priorities.
3,800. Lesley Schultz Oakland, CA
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Name From Comments
3,801. Sam Amico Soquel, CA TheChilren are one of our most important "resources".
3,802. John Kotick Los Angeles, CA
3,803. R. Jane Gagner Eureka, CA As a now disabled teacher (I no longer can work but I did
teacher more than 23 years) my heart is always with
children. I also work with the Severely Learning Impaired in
middle school for about 10 years. I've seen the 'parent
struggle' from my pre-school teaching years to my
Elementary subbing.
My husband and I are currently in the same situation as
these families, so I can relate even more. We are poor but
make to much money to get aid. It's called being in
between the cracks.
It's hard enough to see your children suffer and try to do
your best for them, wearing yourself out and suffering with
them. To add to that the inability to get them the care they
need or just keep a warm roof over their heads and food,
etc., becomes horribly painful. I know.
Please, we all need this help and these families are the
best place to start.
Sincerely,
R. Jane Gagner
3,804. Angelina Ibarguen Chula Vista, CA
3,805. Paul Scarlata LA, CA
3,806. Cynkay
Morningsong
Santa Rosa, CA
3,807. Stephen Gall Alhambra, CA
3,808. Jason Bove Sacramento, CA
3,809. Gary Creel Modesto, CA
3,810. James Kirks Chico, CA
3,811. gene nathan Santa Rosa, CA it is grossly unfair, an unreasonable burden to place on
already compromised families
3,812. Maury Weiner Santa Monica, CA
3,813. Melina Pena Los Angeles, CA
3,814. Maggie Mccue Coffs Harbour,
Australia
3,815. Julia Fil Lomita, CA
3,816. Elizabeth Warren Oceanside, CA I have been blessed with healthy children. My heart goes
out to the many families who haven't. A compassionate
society should care for its most vulnerable members. It's
that simple.
3,817. Marcia Keller San Diego, CA
3,818. Sheryl Iversen Murrieta, CA
3,819. william albin Grass Valley, CA
3,820. Linda Drake Harbor City, CA
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Name From Comments
3,821. Lita Mejia Capitola, CA I work with a child with special needs and have seen the
progress he has achieved from these very important
services.
3,822. Joan M. Ripple Novato, CA These services are vital to keep the condition of these
children from deteriorating which could end up costing a
whole lot more. It is likely they would have to be
hospitalized or placed in institutions.
3,823. Patricia Alexander Los Osos, CA
3,824. Karen Parlette Eureka, CA
3,825. Richard
Patenaude
Hayward, CA
3,826. Eric G. Ramstrom Redding, CA
3,827. Sam Trinkaus Portola Valley, CA
3,828. Barbara Feldman Laguna Woods, CA
3,829. Sandra Sullivan Orinda, CA
3,830. Timothy Dobbins San Francsico, CA
3,831. Gregory Franco Los Angeles, CA
3,832. Blakeley Kim San Francisco, CA
3,833. SANDRA
HENDRICKS
Fiddletown, CA
3,834. lauren campbell Graton, CA
3,835. Angela Mogin Redwood City, CA Working parents want their children to have the therapy
they need. Cutting service when the family is living on
minimul wages is stupid anc cruel. Denying the children
therapy, sets an unfortunate precedent i.e The state need
not be concerned with helping special need children.
3,836. j holland Sausalito, CA
3,837. Alice Smith Irvine, CA
3,838. Bruce Hector Santa Clarita, CA
3,839. Christopher Lish Olema, CA
3,840. Maryann
Vesnaver
3,841. Alice Hsieh Daly city, CA
3,842. January Handl Boulder Creek, CA
Templeton, CA This group, does wonderful work with children. They have
wonderful results, how dare anyone in Ca. to give a good
reason for this.
3,843. Jennifer Sookne Willits, CA My grandson has Down Syndrome and needs these
services.
3,844. Susan Laddon San Diego, CA
3,845. Nelson Ridgway Modesto, CA
3,846. Katrina Stimson Chatsworth, CA
3,847. Clarice Torrey SAN LORENZO, CA
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Name From Comments
3,848. Sacha Badame Oakland, CA This is such an important recource for families with
children and other loved ones with special needs. As there
is an especially high rise in the number of families affected
by these disorders, California needs to keep this program
afloat.
3,849. Robert Padill Wilmington, CA
3,850. Stephen McDaniel Oceanside, CA
3,851. Katalin Pesti San Mateo, CA
3,852. Maricela Ramirez Long Beach, CA
3,853. Ron Schmidt San Francisco, CA
3,854. Gillian Coffey riverside, CA Programs like this should not be in jeopardy.
3,855. Naomi Steinfeld Long Beach, CA
3,856. LindaLou Haines Colfax, CA Because I care! And, as someone said recently "Taking
care of my brother isn't socialism!"
3,857. Karina Wiesenthal Los Angeles, CA
3,858. Rebecca Bartlett Escondido, CA
3,859. Angelique Alliman Santa Margarita, CA 40,000.00 dollars in california is living in poverty!
3,860. Patricia Saunders Napa, CA I care ffor persons with physical disabilities and know first
hand how important the medical therapy program has been
to their well being and comfort. I also know how expensive
and inaccessible it can be as my guy has aged out of the
program and we struggle to pay for the services he still
needs. I can't imagine this happening to children.
3,861. Pat Jercich Folsom, CA
3,862. karen ambrose La Selva Beach, CA
3,863. Nicki Manske REdwood City, CA
3,864. Phil Olmstrad Saratoga, CA
3,865. Frank Reed Northridge, CA
3,866. Fed Up San Francisco, CA
3,867. Douglas Estes San Francisco, CA The annual income limit should be $80,000. How can a
normal family live off $40,000 a year, much less a family
with disabilities?
3,868. Jean Weidemann SANTA BARBARA,
CA
3,869. Nick Feldman Berkeley, CA
3,870. Laura Canellias Los Angeles, CA
3,871. Jon Silver Portola Valley, CA
3,872. Melanie Baker Hanford, CA lets not take away something when these special kids have
no control but require the assistance to live day to day!
3,873. Sasha Shellock Verdugo City, CA
3,874. Richard Elsom Sr Chico, CA
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Name From Comments
3,875. Myrna Barth Los Angeles, CA
3,876. Kevin Furey West Sacramento,
CA
3,877. Ken Greenwald Santa Monica, CA
3,878. Henry Walton Los Angeles, CA
3,879. Gary
Goldsborough
3,880. Marshall
Nathanson
3,881. Ian Williams Ojai, CA
San Francisco, CA
thousand oaks, CA
3,882. Dawn Anderson Carmel, CA
3,883. Sandra Wood lafayette, CA Everyone deserves medical care. My grandfather worked
his entire life starting in 1932 for the betterment of all
citizens health. Special needs children should not be
excluded.
3,884. Nancy Byers Berkeley, CA
3,885. Jorge E. Acevedo los angeles, CA Everyone diserves care especially kids who are our future.
3,886. NAdia Wahdan Roseville, CA
3,887. Monica Somers
Baxter
Redding, CA
3,888. Robert Towns Santa Paula, CA
3,889. JFC Enriquez Newbury Park, CA
3,890. Lama Lane Laguna Woods, CA
3,891. Homer Jean
Simril
3,892. Jane
Stone-Daugherty
3,893. rebecca
giammona
Lawndale, CA
Palm Desert, CA
auburn, CA I have a child who receives services throught CCS
3,894. karen johnson San Carlos, CA I work with children and see and know the severity of
needs they have. I feel that taking away their therapy
would be detrimental to their growth.
3,895. Renee Harvey Porter Ranch, CA As a special educator, I have witnessed the kife changing
impact of OT and PT. I also have seen the wealthiest of
families in Del Mar and Solano Beach, hire attorneys to
access the most public money possible to make sure their
children receive this essential therapy. Their children
deserve this care, however, if there are no longer enough
funds to meet the needs of ALL children with disabilities,
regardless of their family's economic status, there should
be a fair test of a family's ability to pay. I think families
making in excess of $100.000.00 annually should Not
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Name From Comments
3,895. Renee Harvey Porter Ranch, CA (continued from previous page)
receive precious state dollars for this support until the
economic status of our state improves.
3,896. john elliott Berkeley, CA
3,897. Colette
Macgowan
Fairfax, CA
3,898. Diane Jano LA QUINTA, CA
3,899. Linda McClure San Diego, CA
3,900. Elsa Contreras Burlingame, CA Please find other ways to continue services for this service.
3,901. Karen Kennedy West Hollywood, CA
3,902. Michelle Otoshi San Francisco, CA
3,903. David McCarley Camarillo, CA
3,904. Andrea Bonnett Altadena, CA
3,905. hipo martinez BRISTOL, CA
3,906. Susan Alpern Murrieta, CA
3,907. Kate Fields North Hollywood, CA
3,908. Judy Schwartz Oakland, CA As a social worker, I work with families who have children
with these conditions. It is imperative that these kids get
the therapy they need in order to live the best lives
possible.
3,909. Carole Sarian San Diego, CA
3,910. Shirley Capps Altadena, CA My grandson has a physical disability.
3,911. Randi Nielsen Richmond, CA
3,912. Anne Scott Calistoga, CA
3,913. Jeanne Klohr Bakersfield, CA
3,914. Jessica Towns Canyon Country, CA
3,915. Kathryn Carroll Oakalnd, CA
3,916. Lillian Hanahan Novato, CA
3,917. Mary Prophet Berkeley, CA
3,918. Lauren Linhardt Malibu, CA
3,919. MARIE
THULOWEIT
3,920. spencer le gate Sacramento, CA
3,921. Sandra Till San Francisco, CA
3,922. Michael Garner Seaside, CA
3,923. Nancy Fuller Los Angeles, CA
3,924. Theresa Acerro Chula Vista, CA
3,925. Jeff Smith Los Angeles, CA
Soulsbyville, CA It is a necessity for these children. An absolute necessity,
& under no circumstances should they be without the care
they need. Period.
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Name From Comments
3,926. Raul Viramontes Lakewood, CA
3,927. Eloise Martindale San Jose, CA Children with special needs are very expensive to care for.
Medical Therapy should be provided to any family whose
income is below $150,000. We need to remember that the
parents are paying extra to take care of Special Needs
children every month even with this help. These parents
can't get an ordinary babysitter etc etc. These parents
have a major challenge. They deserve some help.
3,928. Elizabeth Anne
Shaw
CARMICHAEL, CA
3,929. Chloe Sluis AUBURN, CA
3,930. jason palmer Walnut Creek, CA
3,931. jahlelah francia
paulus
chico, CA
3,932. Charles N Berkeley, CA
3,933. Sandy Hutton Crestline, CA
3,934. Diana Stauffer Placerville, CA
3,935. Aiting Tung Newbury Park, CA
3,936. Jo Ann smith Roseville, CA
3,937. Desiree
Barrientez
3,938. ADDIE
JACOBSON
FREMONT, CA
Murphys, CA
3,939. Kelly Hairgrove Santee, CA
3,940. Linda Lopes Mission Viejo, CA
3,941. Paul Sinacore Tujunga, CA
3,942. cynthia harris Roseville, CA
3,943. Katie Johnaon Berkeley, CA
3,944. chuni anello Rohnert Park, CA
3,945. Peter Moen San Jose, CA
3,946. Sarah Leslie San mateo, CA
3,947. Laurence Garces Larkspur, CA
3,948. Arlene Rubb Rocklin, CA
3,949. Rebecca Cadman Santa Cruz, CA
3,950. Amaliaasturias
Asturias
Wildomar, CA
3,951. Darcy Skarada Middletown, CA
3,952. Janice Douglas Clearlake, CA Come on these are our children?
3,953. Christine Stewart Escondido, CA
3,954. Lauri Provencher Los Angeles, CA
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Name From Comments
3,955. Phyllis Annett Woodside, CA
3,956. James Ring Indio, CA
3,957. Gertrude Monsour Claremont, CA
3,958. Julie Venuto OAKLAND, CA
3,959. John Davidson San Diego, CA
3,960. Stan Szlachciuk Folsom, CA
3,961. Jennifer Gough Fair Oaks, CA
3,962. Denise Dardarian Los Angeles, CA
3,963. Kathryn Neale
Manalo
Alameda, CA
3,964. Martha Fitzpatrick Dana Point, CA
3,965. Sergio Chavez Goleta, CA
3,966. Marilyn Perona Lake Forest, CA
3,967. Carina Mead Los Angeles, CA
3,968. Sophie Thai Monterey park, CA These kids need help. It would really hurt them to stop
these services! Cut out boat trips and buying boats by the
city of LA. Also unnecessary dinners etc.
3,969. lucy McAdam Sacramento, CA
3,970. Amy Bodine SAN JOSE, CA
3,971. Brent Buttler Simi Valley, CA
3,972. sherrian afrashteh Sherman Oaks, CA
3,973. Susan
McCandless
La Jolla, CA
3,974. Marjorie Lev Sacramento, CA
3,975. Gail Goldberg Malibu, CA
3,976. Jennifer Kim CRESSKILL, NJ
3,977. Ottilia M. Radisich Newark, CA
3,978. Nat & Sandee
Childs
Miranda, CA
3,979. Stacie Burrows LA, CA
3,980. margaret orban Azusa, CA
3,981. Steve Vcuna Monterey Park, CA
3,982. Patricia Day Victorville, CA
3,983. cheri cunningham Buena Park, CA My son is 24 and has tbs and as a single mom......we
never would have made it without Therapy help
3,984. lisa conlin Chula Vista, CA I have taught kids with special needs for 26 years and
know the difference that CCS services make. Help the kids
they are not able to do it for themselves and need our help.
3,985. VIctor Garcia Watsonville, CA
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Name From Comments
3,986. cathy guthrie novato, CA
3,987. Jolene Dimitroff San Francisco, CA
3,988. Norma Steele SAN MATEO, CA
3,989. Carol Smith Pleasanton, CA
3,990. Heather Ramirez Laguna Niguel, CA
3,991. Donna Meyers Long Beach, CA
3,992. Suzanna Segal Santa Cruz, CA
3,993. carolina clare Sebastopol, CA
3,994. Leah Rose San Francisco, CA i have a severely cognitively impaired son. people should
not have to choose between feeding their children and
paying for their therapy. what kind of country are we
becoming?
3,995. John Haley Orange, CA I think all money be cut from the Military, Police,
NSA, CIA, Transit Authority and all the other Secret
Underground Corporate Fascists and used entirely for a
National Comprehensive healthcare program for All
Americans.
3,996. Dana Ginn Temecula, CA
3,997. Manuel Rivera Chico, CA
3,998. valorie olsen Berkeley, CA
3,999. Alyssa Zulueta Redwood City, CA As a parent of 2 kids with developmental disabilities, I have
had to stop working full-time and take a part-time job.
Money is very tight: we are doing a short-sale of our home
and moving in with my in-laws. Further cuts to my kids''
services would be detrimental to them, impede their
progress, and we would not be able to pay for those
services ourselves.
4,000. Eve Rubell South Pasadena, CA
4,001. Michael W Evans Los Angeles, CA
4,002. Brittany Hahn Los Angeles, CA
4,003. Hector Ochoa Signal Hill, CA
4,004. Victoria Hibbard Corona, CA Please don't take away these services. Give me nephew a
chance to lead a happy, fulfilling life!
4,005. Elissa Dutro CHEROKEE, CA
4,006. Kayla Molander Arcata, CA
4,007. vonnie iams Poway, CA
4,008. Diane Snow Camarillo, CA
4,009. Abby Hamilton Woodland, CA
4,010. J L T Williams Huntington Beach,
CA
4,011. Jane Ahrold Chino Hills, CA
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Name From Comments
4,012. jorgen ramstead Los Angeles, CA
4,013. Brent Seegraves Moreno Valley, CA
4,014. LamaJigme
Gyatso
El Cajon, CA
4,015. David Scott Ontario, CA
4,016. Angie Emery Indio, CA
4,017. Larissa O'Meany Los Angeles, CA
4,018. Jody Hariri VACAVILLE, CA
4,019. lillian carr LOMPOC, CA
4,020. Alvin Ortin ORANGE, CA
4,021. MIchelle Sue Oakland, CA I have a nephew and if there ever came a time that he
would need physical therapy, I would hope he would have
the right care for any of his needs.
4,022. Lynn Kouzel San Pedro, CA
4,023. Terry Babcock Laguna Woods, CA I have worked with special needs children from
preschoolers to teens to adults for 20 years and have seen
parents struggle to make ends meet. Services and
equipment for this population are very expensive, too
expensive for even two working parents to afford. A
$40,000 income household would not be able to provide
what these kids need to live a decent quality life. Please
don't take this away from these kids.
4,024. Lauren Ford Venice, CA
4,025. Carolyn Mogavero San Diego, CA
4,026. sheila johnson Seaside, CA
4,027. Rhea Stafford Daly City, CA
4,028. Jessica Trupiano SAN JOSE, CA
4,029. maria blasko Mountain View, CA
4,030. David Dragotto capistrano beach, CA
4,031. Christene Kings Los Angeles, CA
4,032. mary rossi Santee, CA
4,033. deseree
mcfeeters
Stockton, CA
4,034. joie winnick Sherman Oaks, CA
4,035. Linda Bertaut Pleasant Hill, CA
4,036. JANICE
BURSTIN
Laguna Woods, CA
4,037. Vilma White Temecula, CA
4,038. Gianina Mastroeni San Diego, CA
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Name From Comments
4,039. Michelle Lever San Francisco, CA Families with typically-developing kids are struggling.
families who have children with Special Needs are
challenged so much more and in many different. These
services make a HUGE difference to not only the
individuals but the families as well.Please keep their life
line available
4,040. kim lyons Oakland, CA
4,041. Mary Pappas COTATI, CA
4,042. Bryn Hartley Alamo, CA
4,043. Patrick Ridge Hesperia, CA
4,044. Laurence Chew San Francisco, CA I have a special need child and am hard working. I would
hate to loose everything to provide for my child.
4,045. marietta
charbonneau
Irvine, CA
4,046. Melinda Mitchell APTOS, CA
4,047. michal lauren Boulder Creek, CA
4,048. Eva OBrien San Francisco, CA
4,049. Patty Sparks Studio City, CA
4,050. Susan Greider San Francisco, CA
4,051. Jonathan Vallin commerce, CA
4,052. Courtney Allgood Riverside, CA
4,053. David Thibodeau San Rafael, CA
4,054. Joelle Pluemer Sunnyvale, CA
4,055. Wenli Mithal Sammamish, WA
4,056. Jessica Carlson Citrus Heights, CA
4,057. Angela Saltis Sacramento, CA
4,058. Barbara
Diederichs
Poway, CA
4,059. Jorge Lopez HOLLISTER, CA
4,060. katja wishart San Rafael, CA
4,061. Neahle Madden Santa Rosa, CA
4,062. Jennifer Brooks Los Altos, CA
4,063. shari hamilton Morro Bay, CA
4,064. Amir Niknam Northridge, CA
4,065. Jose Miranda Long Beach, CA
4,066. Judith Daddio San Francisco, CA As a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner working in a high risk
graduate premature infants and toddlers assessment clinic,
I know the need for the services of CCS to cover therapies
for all children that meet the criteria is very important.
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Name From Comments
4,066. Judith Daddio San Francisco, CA (continued from previous page)
These families have multiple financial responsibilities to
care for their special needs children. Please don't reduce
the eligibility requirements by proposing financial criteria
for these families.
4,067. Patricia Davis Oakland, CA
4,068. David Skolnick Berkeley, CA
4,069. Cathleen Mitchell Cameron Park, CA This is very important to me because I have a really
special friend that need these services that are being cut
and can not afford to lose out on the positive affect these
programs have offered him.
4,070. Christina Vawser Silverado, CA
4,071. Rod Caudi San Diego, CA
4,072. Stephanie Harvey Shingle Springs, CA I have 2 adopted special needs kids, whom we get
Adoption Assistance Program for monthly. But it's not
nearly enough & my husband & I are both retired on
disability.
4,073. Ingrid Stevison Ben Lomond, CA The children are our future
4,074. Elisabeth Frankl Laguna Woods, CA
4,075. KC Costa san jose, CA CCS therapeutic services continue to make a different in
my 5 year old grandson's life. All children deserve to
receive the help that they need.
4,076. john f martinez los angeles, CA
4,077. Diane Franklin Cherry Valley, CA
4,078. Teresa
Huddleston-Garcia
4,079. Joel Hill Felton, CA
4,080. Rachel Lannin San Diego, CA
McCloud, CA My son is autistic, he has a classmate that cannot even
feed herself and must be pushed around in a wheel chair.
His elder half sister has cerebral palsy and needed a great
deal of different therapies, before the last I saw of her at 4.
4,081. Naomi Stein Oakland, CA Don't balance the budget on the back of disabled kids.
Revisit prop 13 instead.
4,082. Christy Rodgers San Francisco, CA Stop making the poorest and weakest pay the highest
price for budget deficits and letting the rich off the hook.
Any society worth its salt would protect services like this by
taxing profiteering corporations and wealthy individuals.
4,083. Elizabeth Krohn Sebastopol, CA
4,084. June caminiti San Rafael, CA
4,085. Diane Siegman Santa Barbara, CA
4,086. Ellen
Albistegui-DuBois
Vista, CA
4,087. C.J. McCarter Hayward, CA
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Name From Comments
4,088. Audrey Hudson Hillsborough, CA
4,089. Francine
Cavaliere
Oakland, CA
4,090. rebecca woodruff Santa Rosa, CA
4,091. Stina Va Stockton, CA
4,092. daniel chen Bellevue, WA
4,093. Maria Cataldo Duarte, CA
4,094. Susan Arnett Stockton, CA
4,095. Jeb Pronto Weimar, CA
4,096. Amber Brewer Fort Irwin, CA
4,097. Carola Hirsmuller Nicolaus, CA I had a disabled child. he has passed away from
complications related to Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
4,098. Doug Gregory Aliso Viejo, CA
4,099. Eric Bernhard Monterey, CA
4,100. Rita Nolan San Francisco, CA
4,101. Jane Shubert Sacramento, CA
4,102. kayla meadows Willits, CA
4,103. stephannie steen Winchester, CA
4,104. reverend leta
rosetree
Sierra Madre, CA
4,105. Michael Bryant Oxnard, CA
4,106. Lorena Cox Irvine, CA
4,107. Art Unger Bakersfield, CA
4,108. Ann Selph San Carlos, CA To cut services to those who cannot care for themselves
seems unconscionable to me. I know some cuts must be
made but these cuts should not be made.
4,109. Melissa Bernstein Santa Cruz, CA
4,110. Dennis Young Shell Beach, Ca.,
93449, CA
4,111. sherina fong Oakland, CA
4,112. Jessica Koslow Venice, CA
4,113. Kathleen Stokes Madera, CA
4,114. roberto perez Venice, CA
4,115. amy muraki Santa Cruz, CA
4,116. Amy Christenson Seaside, CA
4,117. Allan Prival Santa Monica, CA
4,118. John Kirk Modesto, CA
Because I happen to be a sentient, feeling human.
4,119. Howard Coffman chico, CA Children are important why else.
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Name From Comments
4,120. Georgette M
Petrone
Culver City, CA
4,121. Lisa Lawlor San Francisco, CA
4,122. Dwight Perkins Menlo Park, CA
4,123. Susan Sanders Dana Point, CA
4,124. Elizabeth Lopez Madera, CA
4,125. wanpen vianueva san rafael, CA
4,126. Roseanna Ward Berkeley, CA
4,127. Maria Hennessy San Jose, CA
4,128. Dennis Ely Los Gatos, CA
4,129. Melanie Perez AGUA DULCE, CA
4,130. Sheryl Glausch Union City, CA These little angels need special care, and their families
usually can't afford it without help. These families are in
enough of a struggle, without having to worry about
affording care for their children with special needs. This
program needs to be spared from any budget cuts.
4,131. lisa eissmann APTOS, CA
4,132. Tonya McGuire Sacramento, CA
4,133. L Facchino Millbrae, CA
4,134. Sara Fairborn NEWPORT BEACH,
CA
4,135. Barry Bishop Palm Springs, CA
4,136. Ryan Moser Los Angeles, CA
4,137. Rebecca Romans Oakland, CA
4,138. Marilyn McCaskey San Diego, CA
4,139. Barbara Medina Pacifica, CA
4,140. Keith Lane Sacramento, CA
4,141. Jenny Kiplinger BUTTE CREEK, CA
4,142. Emily Alma Chico, CA
4,143. muffett kaufman Santa Barbara, CA
4,144. Elise Felton Berkeley, CA
4,145. Robert Denos Canyon Country, CA
4,146. Leslie Lewis San Diego, CA
4,147. Carol Bostick Concord, CA
4,148. w karnes San Jose, CA
4,149. ojen shammasian Los Angeles, CA Because therapy is essential to conditions that effect life,
therapy improves health and everyday living, removing
such an important service will put children at a worsen
state and a faster progression towards their final illness
state.
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Name From Comments
4,150. Stan Fitzgerald San Jose, CA
4,151. Candace Khanna Berkeley, CA I don't believe that California should make cuts that hurt
such vulnerable segments of our society.
4,152. Usha Bera Hacienda Heights,
CA
4,153. Robert Miller Aliso Viejo, CA
4,154. Milton Guerrero Santa Monica, CA
4,155. Kenneth Giles Monrovia, CA
4,156. Mike Looper Lakeside, CA
4,157. Christopher Smith Los Angeles, CA
4,158. Kate Brotherton Lake Forest, CA
4,159. Danielle McRae Canyon Country, CA
4,160. Valerie Collosi Livermore, CA
4,161. Traci Rainbolt Thousand Oaks, CA
4,162. William Grosh El Centro, CA
4,163. Keith Chambers Sacramento, CA
4,164. Greg Foisie Lancaster, CA
4,165. John Robbins Los Altos, CA
4,166. Erica Medina Hemet, CA
4,167. Maryaileen Bialza FRESNO, CA
4,168. cathy Tam Cupertino, CA
Future hope for our underprivileged children
4,169. Jerome Sackman Berkeley, CA I support this petition because I love children.
4,170. rebecca segovia Santa Clarita, CA
4,171. Shelly Peterson Tacoma, WA
4,172. Omar Mobayed San Marcos, CA
4,173. Tara Dolin Belmont, CA
4,174. Patricia Marr Arroyo Grande, CA
4,175. Ruth Rosner Woodland Hills, CA Teaching visually impaired and blind students, birth to
twenty-two for forty-one years has provided first hand
knowledge of the needs of people with disabilities and their
families.
4,176. Anne Simon Riverside, CA I have a 5yr.old grandson that has a Dx of Autism.We are
all ready having to fight to get him what he needs.Without
his special needs being met he will not be able to continue
school and improving himself.This applies to ALL special
needs children!
4,177. Carmen Dello
Buono
San Jose, CA
4,178. Geoffrey Doman Van Nuys, CA
4,179. Kim Tran Santa Ana, CA
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Name From Comments
4,180. Sana Ahmad Irvine, CA
4,181. Martina Sarullo Van Nuys, CA
4,182. kim patton citrus heights, CA
4,183. Sharon Rojas El Cajon, CA
4,184. Twyla Meyer Pomona, CA
4,185. Richard Seibert Santa Cruz, CA
4,186. Krista Gobby Corona, CA
4,187. Esther Le Sieur Daly City, CA
4,188. JOANIE LAINE Desert Hot Springs,
CA
4,189. joyce kemp Los Angeles, CA
4,190. Barbara
Gannon-Zachary
Laguna Niguel, CA
4,191. Kelly Kawamoto Culver City, CA
4,192. Jennifer
Cummings
Modesto, CA
4,193. Mary M Davis Woodland, CA The #1 reason for todays bankruptsys is because of
medical expenses and when that is involving children
parents will do just about anything for their child but the
stress of financial turmoil often destroys these fragile
families. This is ONE way to give them some of the support
they DESPERATELY need.
4,194. Anne Karam Malibu, CA Please find a way to care and be caring.
4,195. Janinne Chadwick Ben Lomond, CA
4,196. Judith Szeto ALAMEDA, CA
4,197. james christensen san luis obispo, CA
4,198. Sarah Rather Ca[pitola, CA
4,199. Barbara
Bennigson
Palo Alto, CA
4,200. Roidina Salisbury Laguna Woods, CA
4,201. John Lin San Jose, CA
4,202. JANE
KELSBERG
Antioch, CA
4,204. Janice Lee Cerritos, CA
4,205. Zoe Harris San Anselmo, CA
4,206. Melody Knight San Francisco, CA
4,207. Adrine Bazikyan Burbank, CA
4,208. Ava Hoeller Sherman Oaks, CA
4,209. Jen Smith Malibu, CA
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Name From Comments
4,210. Benjamin
Fitzgerald
Mesa, AZ
4,211. Christine Terry Covina, CA
4,212. M L La, CA
4,213. Barbara Dane Oakland, CA
4,214. Vicky Sharer South Euclid, OH
4,215. susan dominguez ONTARIO, CA
4,216. kelley newton Laguna Hills, CA
4,217. A Marina Fournier Campbell, CA
4,218. Heather Frederick Modesto, CA
4,219. Audrey Jane
Anderson
Los Altos, CA
4,220. Steven Gaylord Hesperia, CA
4,221. Ghazal Farsani LOS ANGELES, CA
4,222. Alyssa Wolfer Oslo, Norway
4,223. Sara Kenney los angeles, CA
4,224. Julie Alley Long Beach, CA
4,225. Brandon Kimball Stevenson Ranch,
CA
4,226. L.M. Ashley Sacramento, CA
4,227. Gerry High Cathedral City, CA I hope that this great nation can find within its heart and
soul to care for the least able within our society. Please do
not hurt the innocent.
4,228. martin-stewart
mccormick
silverado, CA
4,229. Jeff Swartz Santa Clarita, CA Because I have a special needs family member who would
lose the help they need if this program was cut.
4,230. lisa roberts-raade San Rafael, CA
4,231. dawn baskin Sebastopol, CA
4,232. Cheri Olney Monrovia, CA
4,233. Jerry Brown Chatsworth, CA
4,234. Victor Morales
Fuentes
4,235. Dawn
VanValkenburg
San. Lorenzo, CA
Chatsworth, CA
4,236. Darlene LM Glendale, CA
4,237. g collins Murrita, CA
4,238. julie draper san anselmo, CA My son has ceebral palsy and with out all the ammazing ot
and pt he would not be where he is today, almost walking
at 4 and 1/2 years old.
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Name From Comments
4,239. Allison Ryder Ukiah, CA
4,240. Sandra M Perez Long Beach, CA
4,241. Juliene Lipson Novato, CA
4,242. Lorraine Moore Lynwood, CA
4,243. Monteque Pope-le
Beau
Los Angeles, CA
4,244. Crystal Ratcliffe Sacramento, CA
4,245. Helen Silverman LOS ALAMITOS, CA
4,246. Patricia Rudd MILL VALLEY, CA
4,247. Dionna Campbell Carmichael, CA
4,249. Janet Smith Upland, CA This issue should be important to EVERYONE not just me.
My Grandson has very mild Cerebral Palsy.
4,250. T K Eureka, CA
4,251. At Arn Atwood, CA $40,000 is hardly enough to survive, let alone to cover
medical expenses for children with special needs. Don't
punish them, BLESS THEM!
4,252. Simon Mayeski San Diego, CA
4,253. Catherine Sauer SAN FRANCISCO,
CA
4,254. Kathleen Hart Novato, CA
4,255. melissa loss Lake Elsinore, CA
4,256. Ursula Ehrhart Santa Cruz, CA
4,257. barbara shapiro Santa Monica, CA
4,258. Patricia Rain Santa Cruz, CA The costs for therapy for children with special needs is
staggering. My daughter suffered and injury and then had
medical negligence. I couldn't have possibly paid for her
therapy on my own. We cannot let these children languish
without help or make their families go broke attempting to
pay for their children's therapies. Do not cut medical
therapy for children with special needs!
4,259. heidi elowitch Newbury Park, CA
4,260. jim slaybaugh clovis, CA
4,261. Carla Gerritsma Springville, CA
4,262. Abby Fein
Hotchkiss
Huntington Beach,
CA
4,263. elizabeth a walker Vacaville, CA
4,264. Susan McGowan El Cajon, CA
4,265. Jill Hodges Richmond, CA
4,266. JoAn Saltzen Yreka, CA
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Name From Comments
4,267. Katherine
Sanders
San Francisco, CA
4,268. Giovanni Bondoc Alamo, CA
4,269. Vicki Stanley Aptos, CA
4,270. Jessica Coker Altadena, CA
4,271. Colette Patt SAN FRANCISCO,
CA
4,272. Sandra Surdez San Jose, CA
4,273. dara papo SAN FRANCISCO,
CA
4,274. Bob Razura Cameron Park, CA These children need all the help they need and deserve.
4,275. Mary Williams SAN JOSE, CA
4,276. deborah hoover San Francisco, CA
4,277. Maricela Valverde San Jose, CA
4,278. jordan laviola Seal Beach, CA
4,279. Kim Collet Sebastopol, CA
4,280. Vanessa Lovejoy Richmond, CA
4,281. wendi guido Vallejo, CA
4,282. Marianne Hartfelt DEL REY OAKS, CA
4,283. carlotta khero Calabasas, CA the long term effect of cutting these needs are far more
costly . this kind of treatment is preventative not cosmetic.
the income requirements represented is not barely enough
to cover the hygienic care that is not professional
I work with theses patients and have first hand knowledge
of the real day to day cost . please find some other
methods of cost cutting
4,284. Jennifer Jones SAN MATEO, CA
4,285. Julita Jones Laguna Beach, CA
4,286. Stephanie
Robinson
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
4,287. Richard Isenberg Anaheim, CA
4,288. Lynette Ridder Concord, CA
4,289. Renee Potik Fresno, CA
4,290. Karen Sellers Aliso Viejo, CA
4,291. Christopher
Meister
San Francisco, CA
4,292. Geraldine Brandt Penn Valley, CA Our family needs this service. Surely this is necessary and
helpful!
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Name From Comments
4,293. Liz Foster Belmont, CA Having a child with disabilities can put a drain in a family's
expenses. Private therapy in our area costs around $100 -
150 per session. Think about how much that comes to if
you do once or twice a week! I hope the legislators will
consider cuts elsewhere to maintain current CCS MTP
services.
My 9 year old daughter has cerebral palsy and has
received CCS PT and OT services since she was 5. The
school district does not offer us PT, so CCS has been very
helpful in that respect.
4,294. Muriel Cahn Burbank, CA
4,295. Dawn Rice San Rafael, CA I have a special needs child. Although we do not need
those therapies presently, thousands of children in the
state do. You would be cutting off modalities that help their
deal with their disabilities, and that is just wrong.
4,296. Nadya Schmeder Napa, CA
4,297. Jennie Green Dana Point, CA
4,298. Dominick Falzone Los Angeles, CA
4,299. Brenda Reese Campbell, CA
4,300. Katherine Kunnes LAFAYETTE, CA
4,301. Tammy Beach SAN DIEGO, CA
4,302. Leigh Shemaria MARINWOOD, CA
4,303. Carrie Owen Crestline, CA
4,304. Julie Smith Los Osos, CA
4,305. Cara Fischer SAN RAMON, CA
4,306. Meg Munoz Fullerton, CA
4,307. MeLissa Testa San rafael, CA
4,308. Katharine
Saavedra
Los Angeles, CA
4,309. Vanda Kadas Redwood City, CA
4,310. Will Agee El Cajon, CA
4,311. Jody Weisenfeld Petaluma, CA
4,312. Tristan Celayeta Mill Valley, CA The eligibility parameters proposed are designed to
exclude low income folk. Those who attempt to curtail
medical access are criminals and should be treated as
such - legislators especially.
4,313. Jim Reynolds Montague, CA
4,314. Leslie Craven San Francisco, CA It is of the utmost importance that children with special
needs have access to interventions that can facilitate
independence and their true potential. By the way it will
save the state money in the long run if they can do more
for themselves.
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Name From Comments
4,315. Veronica Vazquez Santa Clara, CA It is disturbing to know that administrations-government,
management-local counties, continue to make decisions
for children with physical challenges without any
knowledge of what therapy for these children is all about. I
have seen children come into this program as infants and
graduate into society as tax paying citizens, attending
college and becoming advocates for their peers with
physical challenges. I have witnessed quality therapy
allowing greater function for these children to participate in
their daily life's. I wonder without this type of service if a
child with a physical disability will require greater costs for
medical expenses-surgeries, long term deformities, and
long term care? Will they become active participants in
society? As tax paying citizens? Maybe the government
should look more towards costs at the state and local
county levels for administrative costs-especially high
paying management?
4,316. Nataly Zaragoza Keyes, CA
4,317. Cheryl Bianchi Studio City, CA My son recently sustained a spinal cord injury, T6 Asia
A...my husband is employed, i work part time and my son
also worked...the expenses are astronomical...with out
some help from the state I truly don't know what we will do.
We rent our home, own 3 beater cars but have no debt.
We are in limbo at a time when our pain and despair is at
an all time high.
4,318. linda apichell Campbell, CA
4,319. Karen
Amarawansa
4,320. diana horowitz Woodland Hills, CA
Venice, CA I believe in supporting people who are less fortunate than
myself.
4,321. Bertrand Giasson Eureka, CA How mean is this to the parents who have to deal with
profoundly disabled kids as it is? This is sick!
4,322. Steven Shanks Acampo, CA
4,323. Erica Deveau Oakland, CA I provide services to these children and know first hand
that these children need these services. It's not fair to take
this specialized free service from these children!!
4,324. Josha Stark Santa Rosa, CA We need to keep providing everything we can for the kids.
they are the future. take care of them and their health.
4,325. Ralph Catlin Sacramento, CA
4,326. Tori Nourafchan Santa Monica, CA
4,327. alyson sinclair mill valley, CA
4,328. Silvia Magallanez Stocktom, CA
4,329. John Drummond Lakeport, CA The health insurance monopoy is sucking $billions out of
our economy and providing terrible service in exchange.
Replace the health insurance monopoy with a single payer
government helath plan.
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Name From Comments
4,330. Richard Hopson Canyon Lake, CA
4,331. Martha Tocco Los Angeles, CA
4,332. Jackie Muzio Sebastopol, CA
4,333. Faith Herschler Stanton, CA
4,334. David Williams San Francisco, CA
4,335. Richard Luke Los Altos Hills, CA
4,336. Lisa Harris Alpine, CA
4,337. jeff herr Sacramento, CA
4,338. Judy Roderick Windsor, CA I have a son with Cerebral Palsy, I know how important it is
for these children. Please don't let this happen the only
ones that will be hurt are these special children!!!
4,339. Randi Perkins Atascadero, CA
4,340. Sandra Bradshaw Santa Cruz, CA We must take care of the least among us as a society.
4,341. jamie falgoust Shingle Springs, CA
4,342. Kelly Murphy SAN ANSELMO, CA
4,343. Anita Luff Oakley, CA I am an educator and provider of speech services and
understand how important is for my students to receive PT
and OT services. It is detrimental in their progress and
services can be very costly for families regardless of
income status.
4,344. Linda Lee Cambria, CA
4,345. Boris Kazinik Sacra, CA Please! dont pass this bill!
4,346. jenn dinning sacramento, CA
4,347. Vicky
VanValkenburg
San Lorenzo, CA
4,348. Tiffany Penman Castaic, CA
4,349. Jennifer Salamat San Diego, CA Programs like these that benefit so many should be
important to everyone.
4,350. Ken Graven Burlingame, CA
4,351. Melinda Porter Toluca Lake, CA
4,352. Ofelia Norwood El Sobrante, CA
4,353. SHIRLEY JO
LONG
Hemet, CA
4,354. Margaret Staton Santa Barbara, CA
4,355. tom wyman Riverside, CA
4,356. Lauren Murdock Santa Barbara, CA
4,357. Charles Brown Concord, CA
4,358. young ha albany, CA
4,359. agustin lara los angeles, CA
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Name From Comments
4,360. John Anderson Long Beach, CA Take from the least of us; destroy our future nickle &
dimE-ing our education system; can't get a health care bill
on the governor's desk. Tax the rich and their poisonous
corporations.
4,361. David Giammona AUBURN, CA
4,362. Christina McGill Sausalito, CA CCS provides crucial physical therapy for so many
children, including one dear to me.
4,363. victor carrasco san jose, CA CCS helped me !!
4,364. Eric Wells YORBA LINDA, CA
4,365. stacy schneider San Jose, CA
4,366. Diane propster Los Angeles, CA The burden of care is too much for most families. If we had
a fair tax structure we would not be faced with cutting care
to the most needy.
4,367. William Wilk Pacific Palisades, CA I have an adult autistic son in a very good home any more
cuts will affect him too.
4,368. Deborah Bell santa cruz, CA I work with many individuals who require the services of
the specially trained MTU therapists and paneled MD's.
Without their care, these individuals would not survive,
grow and contribute
4,369. Shondrea Davis Long Beach, CA
4,370. Paul B. Chin Oakland, CA
4,371. Sandra
McConnell
West Sacramento,
CA
4,372. wayne leonard Oak View, CA
4,373. Zareen Cave Lampeter, United
Kingdom
4,374. Charlene Root Whittier, CA
4,375. jimmy johnson Oakland, CA
4,376. PAULINE
LAWVER
4,377. Meridith
Learzugel
El Monte, CA
OAKLAND, CA
4,378. Chad Held Burbank, CA
4,379. Lucy Horwitz La, CA
4,380. Mireille Sine Long Beach, CA
4,381. Daphne Muse Oakland, CA
4,382. Sarah Buenrostro VACAVILLE, CA
4,383. lindsey hatcher fresno, CA
4,384. Gina Lemos Yorba Linda, CA
4,385. jon schroeder Novato, CA
4,386. Larry Stewart Yucaipa, CA
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Name From Comments
4,387. andrew fusco berkeley, CA
4,388. Janabai Amsden Santa Monica, CA
4,389. Tara Madera Hartsdale, NY
4,390. Dolores Amato Fresno, CA
4,391. Eve Duran San Diego, CA
4,392. Lorena Behounek Mendocino, CA
4,393. Ximena Perez Santa Monica, CA
4,394. Rebecca
Chagnon
RIVERSIDE, CA
4,395. Kristen Petersen Arcata, CA
4,396. fawn shimer jamestown, CA The children need our help....it is appalling that cuts would
be given to something!!!!!
4,397. Carla Epstein South Pasadena, CA
4,398. Timothy Kovatch Los Gatos, CA
4,399. Andrea Hosmer Berkeley, CA
4,400. mauro ferrero Los Angeles, CA
4,401. Sheryl Cannon Littlerock, CA I have a child with Spina bifida he has a multitude of
problems. If it had not been for the services of the MTC
and all of its staff my son would not be functioning as well
as he does right now. They are a necessary part of the
group of Medical Professionals that are needed to care for
these children. If you cut these services you will have a
society of people unable to function in day to day life. The
parents of these children do not know the theraputic steps
it takes to teach their child how to get in and out of a
wheelchair or how to walk with braces and a walker. These
services are necessary for the child and the family. At the
income level that you are setting these children will not get
the services that they need desperatly. There has always
been and cost sharing if you make over $100,000 per year
and that was fair but this is not. You are attacking the most
vulnerable of our society both by health and income. Stop
this madness!!
4,402. Gloria McClintock San Mateo, CA
4,403. Diane Gonzalez Los Angeles, CA
4,404. Sarah Della
Maggiore
4,405. Andrew Prince Hayward, CA
4,406. Susan Vinci Los Angeles, CA
San Jose, CA This issue is important to me because it affects so many
children who need medical therapy to live a healthy and
functional life.
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Name From Comments
4,407. BOBBI CHATOFF SAN JOSE, CA I worked as a teacher with this population and these
students don't deserve to be victims of budget cuts.CCS is
an important support piece in helping these students
succeedin in the educational system.
4,408. Debra Applebury Big Bear Lake, CA
4,409. Diana Rogers San Jose, CA
4,410. Christina Sahota Carmichael, CA
4,411. Julia Bazar Berkeley, CA
4,412. shamra carder oroville, CA
4,413. sonia shahid walnut creek, CA social justice
4,414. Jacob Merkin Claremont, CA
4,415. Keri Purpura LEONA VALLEY, CA
4,416. Marie Lofton San Diego, CA
4,417. Rhoda Isaacs Los Angeles, CA
4,418. Bethany Von
Hagen
sunnyvale, CA
4,419. Jacqueline Boller Moorpark, CA The earlier kids get special services the better their
chances of overcoming and coping with disabilities. Don't
balance the budget on the backs of small children!!
4,420. Dana Hamilton Hayward, CA With the wonderful PT and OT my daughter has received
over the years, my daughter has learned to walk at age 6
years old! She is now 10. Without this program (or limiting
it so much that parents cannot obtain it for their child) how
can others experience the same and help their child be a
productive member of the community? These services are
VERY much needed.
4,421. T. Williams Los Angeles, CA
4,422. Kimberly
Zimmerman
4,423. Theresa Andrews Oakland, CA
Sunland, CA Parents whose children require special therapies should
not be punished for wishing to provide the best possible
rehabilitation and education for their children. Think about
the siblings as well, how their lives will be affected should
their parents have to work longer hours. Funding medical
therapy is an investment in the future of our state. Why is it
that there are ALWAYS plenty of funds to build more
prisons yet when it comes to our children - our best and
most precious natural resource - funding for their programs
is the first to be cut??!!
4,424. Lynn Nenstiel Calimesa, CA My child is a CCS client and without the services from CCS
P/T and O/T he would not have progressed as well in his
developmental growth.
4,425. lindsey smith FOLSOM, CA
4,426. sidney jesperson san diego, CA
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Name From Comments
4,427. Martha
Graham-Waldon
Felton, CA
4,428. Alan Castner Emeryville, CA
4,429. Katie Mintz HUNTINGTON
BEACH, CA
4,430. Janine Hurd
Glenn
La Mesa, CA
4,431. carolyn leuschen BIG RIVER, CA
4,432. Adriana Gomez Santa Ana, CA
4,433. l.alecia morgan felton, CA The top should not prosper on the back of the
disadvantaged - removing assistance from the people who
have the least just does not make any kind of sense except
for greed on the part of the ones on the top.
4,434. T white albany, CA The Special needs community is our community.
4,435. Rhiannon Banerdt Pasadena, CA
4,436. Andrea Applebury Pearl City, HI This funding takes care of my family. If these services
aren't provided when kids are young, then it will be even
more costly for all tax payers later on. I would recommend
looking elsewhere to balance the budget.
4,437. Lillian Castaneda Culver City, CA
4,438. Heidi Wrage Sherman Oaks, CA
4,439. chris bosecker stanwood, WA
4,440. Leoni Figueredo San Francisco, CA
4,441. John Curtin JAMESTOWN, CA
4,442. Justin Applebury Pearl City, HI
4,443. Sangeeta Malllik Saratoga, CA
4,444. Alex von Dallwitz Carmel, CA
4,445. Kristen McKoin Berkeley, CA I work with children with special needs and strongly believe
that every child deserves to have access to these
supports.
4,446. lesli mccartney Nevada City, CA
4,447. Greg Mohr Santa Barbara, CA
4,448. Gladys Porter San Luis Obispo, CA
4,449. Annastasia Smith Hemet, CA
4,450. Suzanne
Nylander
Sanger`, CA I have a severely retarded brother with medical issues,
born in 1956. The lack of funds resulted in my parents
giving custody to the state, who have been responsible for
ALL his care ever since. Keeping the kids at home by
paying their medical with be cost saving to the state! Plus
great care for the disabled. Think about it!!
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Name From Comments
4,451. Ms cornell Los Angeles, CA I have a special needs niece and I can tell you that the
time and financial burden it places on my brother is
extreme. Please keep help affordable for families with
special needs kids.
4,452. Jessica
Lowe-Wilson
Santa Cruz, CA
4,453. Karen Goddard Elk Grove, CA
4,454. Paul Schmitt Long Beach, CA
4,455. terance tashiro los angeles, CA
4,456. James Burgardt Oakland, CA
4,457. Kathleen McCabe Alameda, CA
4,458. Sue ghilotti Colfax, CA
4,459. Charmaine Austin Fair Oaks, CA
4,460. vincent rubino Emeryville, CA
4,461. Karen Medina Pacifica, CA
4,462. Karen
DiffleyKarenD
4,463. Hoa On OAKLAND, CA
FolsomWayF, CA I have a son with special needs and many friends with
special needs kids.
4,464. Pam Munro Los Angeles, CA Our kids need care! (If you have to impose a means test -
set it MUCH higher! My husband & I make too much for it
& we are middle-income in L.A.)
4,465. Mary Massey Lincoln, CA
4,466. Ashley Gurling Berkeley, CA I have a special needs child who receives therapies from
CCS.
4,467. yan amodeo santa clara, CA
4,468. Rene McIntyre San Francisco, CA
4,469. ivette rothenberg Auburn, CA
4,470. lizeth sebastian Anaheim, CA
4,471. Sandra Jackson Monterey, CA
4,472. R H Escondido, CA
4,473. Helena Liber Oakland, CA
4,474. Angelica McCaw Sacramento, CA
4,475. April Sheeran NORCO, CA
4,476. Greg Parks fontana, CA
4,477. Susan Benson Calexico, CA
4,478. Wendy Crabb Burbank, CA
4,479. Richard Uzzell Oakland, CA
4,480. Melissa Fleming New Orleans, LA
4,481. Sherry Hesner Palm Springs, CA
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Name From Comments
4,482. Ed Carlo Arafiles Sun Valley, CA
4,483. Tyler Kerce Santa Cruz, CA
4,484. Jennifer
McKissick
Chatsworth, CA
4,485. Dave Seaborg Walnut Creek, CA
4,486. Jennifer
Villanueva
4,487. Shalietta
Thompson
SAN MATEO, CA
EL SOBRANTE, CA
4,488. Daniel Lamb Hermosa Beach, CA
4,489. Heather Feria Chatsworth, CA
4,490. Cynthia Watts Santa Monica, CA
4,491. Martin Goldman Oxnard, CA
4,492. Zoe Huang Oakland, CA These children are in need! Take the time and money to
help them! For once, can anyone have a heart? These kids
need help, don't but their budgets! What if u were one of
them?
4,493. Tania Finlayson Kirkland, WA Other cuts can be made before children, who need help,
are hurt.
4,494. Amber Crowley Berkeley, CA My son depends on CCS funding for mobility equipment
(AFO's, wheelchair). These expenses would likely not
exceed 20% of my income, but would nonetheless be
impossible for me to pay for given housing expenses,
childcare, etc, on a single parent income. He needs this
funding in order to have access to his environment and to
be somewhat independent.
4,495. Mary Darcy Mariposa, CA
4,496. Linda Williams Ontario, CA
4,497. Kirstie Stramler Berkeley, CA
4,498. Melissa Pitts Loma Linda, CA As a PT in the CCS system, I see how important and
life-changing this program can be for our kids and their
families. It is a blessing to work for them!
4,499. Beth Quire LA, CA
4,500. Erica Davis oakland, CA
4,501. Angela Brown Sonora, CA All children should be able to have services that are
needed for them.
4,502. RJ Doble Santa Maria, CA
4,503. Teresa Avila West Covina, CA
4,504. Carlton T.
Ruppert, Jr.
Newport Beach, CA
4,505. Florence Leto San Francisco, CA
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Name From Comments
4,506. Michelle Lyman Petaluma, CA I am a single mother of a special needs child with Down
Syndrome. It is vitally important that our kids have access
to early start and therapies that will give them the best
chance to thrive in life. It makes a huge difference I cannot
tell you!
4,507. Terri K-Daly Half Moon Bay, CA Due to the services we rescieved we were not only able to
keep our son alive with us until he just turned 12 yo....but,
the quality of his life was immensely enhanced. There is no
more important service in California or any state.
4,508. Wahib Costandi Foster City, CA
4,509. Kristin
Nyquist-Hunt
4,510. Marianne van
Ophuijsen
Gilroy, CA It is important to help children succeed! We have got to
help them in any way we can.
Amsterdam,
Netherlands
4,511. Ibrahim Shaheed Oakland, CA
4,512. l friedman Encinitas, CA
4,513. Pamela Osgood Grass Valley, CA
4,514. Sarah Capalla Highland, CA
4,515. Talia Ridge Hesperia, CA My Nephew uses this program.
4,516. DANIEL
OLIVEREZ
Biggs, CA
4,517. Ketzia Jacoby San Francisco, CA
4,518. Alicia DeBrincat Brooklyn, NY
4,519. Lori Hunt Garden Grove, CA
4,520. t sparks beverly hills, CA
4,521. Madelaine Eaton San Francisco, CA
4,522. Marshawn De
Mons
Richmond, CA
4,523. Clover Catskill Pinole, CA
4,524. Jackie Logg Watsonville, CA
4,525. Kim
Oakland, CA
McKenzie-Campbell
4,526. Rosemary
Poblacion
MORNINGSIDE, NY
4,527. Denier Vandergon SAN BERNARDINO,
CA
4,528. Martina Sanchez Atascadero, CA
4,529. Shagun Pathak PALO ALTO, CA
4,530. lily arfa Atascadero, CA
4,531. laurie lerner Los Angeles, CA
4,532. Dmytro Semenov San Jose, CA
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Name From Comments
4,533. Chantelle Brown gadsden, AL
4,534. Rosa Angulo Sacramento, CA
4,535. Kathy Lanterman SANTA ROSA, CA
4,536. Robert Sifuentes San Tan Valley, AZ
4,537. Mayra Molina Lebec, CA
4,538. Sherrie
Zimbelman
San Francisco, CA
4,539. Scottt Boehm San Diegfo, CA brother has Down Syndrome
4,540. Patricia Boroughs Lake View Terrace,
CA
4,541. Jo Anne P Carmichael, CA
4,542. Abiodun Apatira San Bruno, CA
4,543. Debi Krasovich Oak ParK, CA I have a friend who son's had a traumatic birth and almost
died as well as his wife. The impact caused some brain
damage and he can not lift his head like a child of his age
due to Cerebral Palsy. This treatment would provide hope
to this family.
4,544. Joanne Figone Petaluma, CA I worked in the CCS system many years ago. THe
therapists working for CCS are specifically trained to work
with children with Cerebral palsy and other neuromuscular
disorders. Cerebral palsy and these other severe
neuromuscular disorders affect all families, no matter your
socioeconomic background. It is important for parents to
be able to get skilled therapists to work with there children
and help the children be able to care for themselves as
much as possible and to enable familiies to know how to
care for the children most effectively. There are many
people with CP who are attending college and have
entered the work force, who would not have been able to
do this without therapists providing them with the
necessary skills and adaptations to enable them to be
productive members of our society. Don't take this away
from the children and their families. Alll families need to be
able to obtain these services easily and be able to obtain
coordinated care for their children. Insurance systems are
a nightmare and the children won't get the same type of
care and coordination.
4,545. Brenda Kalous Elk Grove, CA
4,546. G Tam San Francisco, CA
4,547. Sue Garrett Clearlake Oaks, CA
4,548. Catherine Stewart San Diego, CA
4,549. bennye willis Los Angeles, CA
4,550. Regina Finuliar SAN JOSE, CA
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Name From Comments
4,551. Larissa Ksar San Jose, CA I have worked for CCS and know the type of families that
receive services. Many of them are families that would not
be able to afford services or equipment any other way.
Many of these families insurances are minimal or don't
cover the needed services. CCS is a vital part of California
services to children with physical disabilities.
4,552. Nancy Stewart Altadena, CA
4,553. Lynn Camhi Petaluma, CA
4,554. Greg Morrison Lenexa, KS My family needs these services, they rely n them to live!
4,555. Jennifer Lorvick San Anselmo, CA Do not eliminate services for children with disabilities.
4,556. Krystl Novak BRANFORD, CT
4,557. Esther Brenner Beverly Hills, CA
4,558. michael garden sacramento, CA
4,559. Maria Topete Piedmont, CA
4,560. Kathryn `Hunter Bishop, CA
4,561. Nneka Edwards Hyde Park, MA
4,562. David Owens Grand Rapids, MI
4,563. Lisa Wilson San Jose, CA
4,564. D Glass Butte Valley, CA
4,565. Imad Beddawi Elk Grove, CA
4,566. Valerie Shore Palo Alto, CA
4,567. Wendy Phillips Larkspur, CA
4,568. mike childres turlock, CA
4,569. Toni Schram Santa Rosa, CA
4,570. Kellie Reason Ventura, CA
4,571. Sara Williams Beaumont, CA
4,572. Ollie Warner San Pablo, CA
4,573. Emma
Worldpeace
4,574. Mistu Marquette
Wilson
Chico, CA
Janestow, CA
4,575. lynette sosa fresno, CA
4,576. Chere Douglas El Cerrito, CA Early intervention is the best intervention! All families
should be able to garner the services needed for their
children.
4,577. Danielle Lowry San Diego, CA
4,578. Robert Griffin North Hollywood, CA
4,579. R Freeman Redlands, CA
4,580. Tim Falconer Alameda, CA
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Name From Comments
4,581. beth Schneider CLOVIS, CA
4,582. maria rausis Mountain View, CA
4,583. Ali NachmanAliN NORTH RICHMOND,
CA
4,584. Laura
Sugano-Braud
Altadena, CA
4,585. Tammy Shaver Los Angeles, CA We have a messed up health system right now. Do not put
our children at risk, too.
4,586. Sarajane Hall Burbank, CA Not only is supporting medical therapy for children a
morally responsible, humane choice, but it is also a
money-saving one. Children whose disabilities are treated
early have a far greater chance of functioning
independently, i.e., without expensive interventions, as
adults.
4,587. Carmen Fox VALLEJO, CA
4,588. Jane Okubo Carmichael, CA
4,589. Karen Phelps Oak Hills, CA
4,590. Regina Arieta Fremont, CA I have an autistic child. Services are crucial to the well
being of all disabled children!
4,591. Deborah Parrett Yorba Linda, CA This is importnt because every human life is important.
4,592. Michelle
Menchaca
Covina, CA
4,593. Natalie Turner FRESNO, CA
4,594. Albie Miles Oakland, CA
4,595. Ryan Twelves SUNNYVALE, CA
4,596. Edith Ogella Santa Barbara, CA
4,597. Angie G. Placerville, CA
4,598. Victoria Stewart Imperial Bch, CA
4,599. Stephanie Pires Atwater, CA Families with income more than $40,.000 are barely able
to afford food and a car. Are you kidding me?
4,600. Danielle Alvarez Corona, CA
4,601. Sandy meneses Burbank, CA
4,602. Tim Holmes SAN LEANDRO, CA
4,603. Shirley Lee Fullerton, CA
4,604. Tracy Williams Santa Monica, CA
4,605. Julianna Polder LEMOORE, CA
4,606. April Johnson Sherman Oaks, CA
4,607. Kathy Madary Corona, CA
4,608. Tanya Baker Santa Cruz, CA
4,609. Nora Spielman North Hollywood, CA
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Name From Comments
4,610. Francis Roberts Arcata, CA
4,611. RObin Kannan CAPITOLA, CA
4,612. Michelle Jimenez Westminster, CA
4,613. alexia farrar VACAVILLE, CA
4,614. Roxanne
Braithwaite
Venice, CA
4,615. eula wyatt San Francisco, CA
4,616. Dana Mantle Los Gatos, CA
4,617. thelma kew Westland, MI
4,618. Heather Humann Fresno, CA I am a pediatric occupational therapist, these children need
the services!
4,619. Linda Schneit Walnut Creek, CA
4,620. Melinda Meeks Ojai, CA
4,621. Mark OBrien Manhattan Beach, CA
4,622. Veronica Emanuel San bruno, CA I am a ccs physical therapist and these are my kids!
4,623. margarita rojas PLEASANTON, CA
4,624. Alika Kuamoo daly city, CA
4,625. Karen Adelmann Capitola, CA My 7 year old daughter has cerebral palsy and receives
therapy services from the CCS MTU program.She attends
therapy sessions 3 times per week. Because of CCS and
the MTU program, she walks, runs and is learning to jump.
She can put on her own pants, socks and shoes. Without
this program, our family would not be able to afford her
much needed physical and occupational therapy. Our
insurance only provides10 visits per year, and only if a
disability is the result of accident or injury after birth. Even
if they would cover therapy, there are no pediatric
therapists in our area who take our insurance. I understand
that our state is in crisis, and that that budget cuts are a
necessary evil. But to place the burden of those cuts on
our youngest and most vulnerable citizens is
unconscionable.
4,626. Rebecca Eliscu Palo Alto, CA
4,627. Tammie
Hallingstad
san rafael, CA
4,628. jonathan cheung arlington, VA As an OT, I see the importance of therapy services for the
children that need it. If these were your kids and family
members, so would you.
4,629. Irene Rocha Santa Ana, CA
4,630. Shon Walter Moab, UT
4,631. shami
poordawood
NORTHRIDGE, CA
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Name From Comments
4,632. rachel gordon fairfield, CA
4,633. Francie Rossi San Diego, CA I teach students with severe disabilities. Some of my
students are medically fragile. Others receive services
such as Physical and Occupational Therapy, Speech and
Music Therapy. Taking away these services due to
financial criteria would be taking away free & appropriate
education (FAPE).
4,634. Joan Quinn Sacramento, CA
4,635. nicky safavian yaya, CA every child deserves the help they need.
4,636. nicole Street La, CA
4,637. Jeannette Herbert Oakland, CA
4,638. Claudia Marroquin Richmond, CA
4,639. Carole Schulman Napa, CA
4,640. Andra Zamacona San Francisco, CA
4,641. Arezu Moshirian WALNUT CREEK,
CA
4,642. s murphy santa cruz, CA
4,643. Jacqueline
Yamaoka
Pinole, CA
4,644. Jon Boyden Los Angeles, CA
4,645. Toni
Couwenhoven
Clovis, CA As a teacher, I have seen the financial strain the expenses
have added to already stressful everyday living. Most
parents will sacrifice what they can, however, it is unfair for
working parents to have to pay so much out of pocket to
give their special need children the care they need and
deserve. Please look at some other areas to cut funds and
help, not hinder our children, schools, and elderly. Thanks!
4,646. Danielle Storer El Cerrito, CA Families with children who have handicapping conditions
constantly have extra expenses for medical care,
therapies, medical equipment. Please don't take CCS
therapy from us.
4,647. Francisco Costa Cathedral City, CA
4,648. Jayme Bahouth Folsom, CA This program does a lot of good for a lot of people. It helps
build skills and leads to more independence.
4,649. Lisa Gould 93726, CA
4,650. Heather Campbell Benicia, CA
4,651. Diane Lizarraga OAKLAND, CA
4,652. Christi
Hammerbeck
Jamestown, CA
4,653. Rose Kahn Scotts Valley, CA
4,654. Monique Zappetta VACAVILLE, CA
4,655. Alethea Crespo Pasadena, CA
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Name From Comments
4,656. Margaret
Chapman
4,657. Howard
Eisenberg
Santa Barbara, CA
San Mateo, CA
4,658. Janet Remington Costa Mesa, CA
4,659. Misty Finlinson OAKLAND, CA
4,660. Sean Pai Beverly Hills, CA
4,661. Elizabeth Wilson Berkeley, CA I have a child with multiple disabilities.
4,662. Tony & Candy
Ambrose
4,663. Corey Baiardo Mountain View, CA
4,664. Sheryl Hill Hobart, Australia
4,665. Nicki Alpers Sonora, CA
4,666. Nicole Bojorquez Newport beach, CA
Anaheim, CA We will feed, house, and educate illegal's but we're gonna
cut services for California's LEGAL special needs children,
oh Governor Brown you have some explaining to do SIR.
4,667. Carla MILLER CAPITOLA, CA My son has been a patient of CCS services and although
he just turned 21 and graduated from the program, it must
be continued for the children still coming up.
4,668. Maureen Gilhooly CASTRO VALLEY,
CA
4,669. Cipra Nemeth BICENTENNIAL, CA
4,670. Catherine Larion Capitola, CA
4,671. Karen
Davis-Aragon
4,672. Michael
Hammerbeck
Oxnard, CA
Fort Mill, SC
4,673. Christine Griswold Glendale, CA My children would not have been eligible and we would not
have been able to provide for their therapy with all of the
other bills we had from having extremely pre-mature twins.
They overcame SO MUCH and so much of that was
attributable to the fine services that we had access to
through the regional center. It saved my children's
future--so much so that people are surprised to find they
were so premature as they are actually the youngest, but
among the highest achieving in their classes.
4,674. Dennis Aquilina Moraga, CA
4,675. Adam Berk Astoria, OR
4,676. Carol Lee Boston, MA
4,677. J Hung FOUNTAIN VALLEY,
CA
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Name From Comments
4,678. Sandra Cheng San Mateo, CA My 3 year old daughter with cerebral palsy has been
receiving services through CCS for the last 2 years. She is
still not walking, but has the potential to. Cutting these
services for her can be the difference of her walking or not.
4,679. Mary Hein Richmond, CA
4,680. Martha Colburn El Cerrito, CA
4,681. Sarah Taylor Alameda, CA
4,682. Marsha Owen Irvine, CA
4,683. Derrick Lin San Mateo, CA My little girl has been receiving services from CCS for
about two years due to her cerebral palsy. Thanks to the
hard working therapists, she has made tremendous
progress. We are fearful that these budget cuts will
negatively impact her progress and keep her from reaching
her full potential. She is getting closer to walking all the
time, but we need the continued support of CCS to make it
happen.
4,684. Michelle
Merlonghi
FAIRFIELD, CA
4,685. Colleen Filler Fairfax, CA
4,686. Katya Falakshahi San Francisco, CA
4,687. Michael Bailey Mission Viejo, CA
4,688. Donna Sitterding Winchester, CA
4,689. lori kossowsky Berkeley, CA If the therapy is not done when young, it is harder to treat
when older. Brown is looking at a cut that will end up
costing more money. Our special needs children should
NOT be on the cutting board.
4,690. Janet Duke Santa Rosa, CA Wh? Because it's humane The RIGHT thing to do. The
ETHICAL thing to do.
Are we going to condemn these children and their
families?
?Are these children human beings, or not?
4,691. Deena Rusch So. Pasadena, CA
4,692. Jeffrey King Los Angeles, CA
4,693. MaryBeth Parke Anaheim Hills, CA I teach special ed. students and I have a child that is
physically handicapped. There but for the grace of God...it
could be your child, grandchild, etc. You have no idea what
a drain on your emotions, finances and time a special
needs child can be. Please do not take away any amount
of help.
4,694. Sakura Vesely Martinez, CA
4,695. Shea Craver San Jose, CA
4,696. Gina Calloni BELMONT, CA
4,697. Linda Decker El Centro, CA Because I have three developmentally disabled siblings
and the loss of these benefits is obvious and frustrating.
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Name From Comments
4,698. Jennifer Lee San Francisco, CA These services help to empower and enable families with
special needs.
4,699. Ellen Rudy San Jose, CA
4,700. Phyllis Whitmore SAN PEDRO, CA
4,701. oenone
youngblood
4,702. Elizabeth
Zehren-Byers
berkeley, CA
Oakland, CA
4,703. Beverly Johnson San Juan
Caapistrano, CA
4,704. Lenira Campos San Francisco, CA
4,705. Sharon Ho Burlingame, CA
4,706. Juliet Coscia Irvine, CA
4,707. zach orford Petaluma, CA
4,708. Janice Rocke Carmel, CA
4,709. Myron Bogen Huntington Beach,
CA
4,710. Shannon
Stephens
4,711. Astrid
Martinez-fribourg
Tustin, CA These people already sacrifice. They pay taxes unlike
many and their children shouldn't suffer because they also
happen to earn a wage to support themselves to a minimal
level.
Los Angeles, CA
4,712. Maria Trevino Buckeye, AZ
4,713. Tanya Buford Wildomar, CA
4,714. Joanna Rudy Berkeley, CA Come on ... Annual income of $40,000 still lives starving
families in California. Please tax the rich!
4,715. Kira Schabram Valley Springs, CA
4,716. Yin Yip Daly City, CA
4,717. emily tool Oroville, CA
4,718. Christine Louthan Sunnyvale, CA
4,719. Kristen Robinson Burlingame, CA
4,720. Irene Jacobson Albany, CA
4,721. Lin Zhang Milpitas, CA
4,722. Stephanie
Hannum-Dale
4,723. Carlos Luna San Ysidro, CA
Capitola, CA I've witnessed first hand the amazing results of P.T. from
CCS and what how the results have benefitted not only the
child but the entire family. My friend can now sit up , walk
and run. She enjoys being in a regular Ed classroom and a
nondisabled soccer team thanks to CCS and devoted
parents.
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Name From Comments
4,724. Linda Campbell SANTA ROSA, CA
4,725. Sasha Rondell Malibu, CA
4,726. Arnaldo Lizarraga OAKLAND, CA
4,727. Kadie DeMar Granite Bay, CA
4,728. Tekla Broz Covelo, CA
4,729. Janet Simons Oakland, CA As the mother of a child with a rare neurological disorder, I
know the incredible value of CCS therapy firsthand and
can't even imagine where my daughter would be without it.
Please don't allow the most vulnerable to suffer more than
they already are.
4,730. Karen Johnson San Francisco, CA
4,731. kathy eskander Redlands, CA
4,732. Sheri Morrison MOUNTAIN VIEW,
CA
4,733. chris sholer JAMESTOWN, CA
4,734. Monica Ross Norwalk, CA
4,735. Jennifer Bouchard Merced, CA
4,736. Laura Jamieson San Francisco, CA
4,737. Amy Giddings Sonora, CA I was just told that my six year old needs these services,
and I want to make sure that other parents do not loose
these as well! I'm a homemaker with three children, and
only one is in school, and I am one of the many that
wouldn't be able to afford these services, if charged! I do
not want my son to fall within the cracks of the system!
4,738. Jenna Hanecak Santa Cruz, CA My niece can walk, run, jump and roller skate! The doctors
said this would not be possible but the professionals at
CCS have always seen possibility.
Thank you!
4,739. Charlane Lacza GLASSELL, CA
4,740. David Chin El Cerrito, CA
4,741. Carla Compton.
Activist
Placerville, CA
4,742. Learkana Chong Modesto, CA
4,743. Leslie Consuegra Lynwood, CA
4,744. Oliver Roan CITY OF INDUSTRY,
CA
4,745. Yinlung Lu Portland, OR
4,746. Hilde Dewey Hacienda Heights,
CA
4,747. Joseph Michael Berkeley, CA
4,748. Judith Rogers El Cerrito, CA
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Name From Comments
4,749. Maria Lopez Los Angeles, CA
4,750. Margaret Morrison San Francisco, CA Now the state is proposing to limit eligibility to those who
meet the extremely restrictive financial eligibility criteria.
This essentially would mean that only very low income kids
would be eligible...people with plenty of financial resources
will also be fine, but the families in the middle...who make
above $40,000, will mostly be left without any access to
therapy for their kids.
Our productive society needs to provide proper medical
care for families and children dealing with these difficult
health conditions. I believe that the compassion to care for
them is a higher priority than many of the expenditures our
federal and state governments make.
4,751. genevieve yuen San Francisco, CA children are the innocents that need our protection,
especially those with handicaps
4,752. Megan Krekorian Sacramento, CA
4,753. Pam Callanan EL TORO, CA
4,754. Lucia Panini Sunnyvale, CA
4,756. David Hubbard Berkeley, CA
4,757. sean szilagyi moreno valley, CA
4,758. Harmony Szilagyi Moreno Valley, CA My 5 year old who has CP receives therapy services
through CCS. Let's tell these legislators that cuts to our
disabled kids are NOT okay....
4,759. Lynnann Larkin Simi Valley, CA
4,760. Diana Serrano kansas city, MO
4,761. Dwain Bivens Los Angeles, CA
4,762. franchezska
zamora
Pasadena, CA
4,763. Mariela Stevens ROMOLAND, CA
4,764. Kimberly Kolpin Huntington Beach,
CA
4,765. mary elin SOQUEL, CA
4,766. Sarah Henderson Alta Loma, CA
4,767. Sean Bignall Little Rock, AR This issue is important to me because my cousin was born
in need of this service and I would love to see here taken
care of at the highest quality that she can attain.
4,768. Wendy Young Soquel, CA
4,769. Beverly Kleiner Santa Monica, CA
4,770. Julie Lam Tustin, CA
4,771. Thanh Ngo Bellflower, CA
4,772. debbie buck Los Angeles, CA
4,773. Keith Gordon Los Angeles, CA
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Name From Comments
4,774. Lilian Leung Cupertino, CA
4,775. Paula K Cole Woodland Hills, CA
4,776. Gary Snelson Capitola, CA
4,777. Ann Boyd mississauga, Canada
4,778. Joanne Wolf Venice, CA
4,779. Kimberly Patton BELMONT, CA
4,781. Alan Zhou Sunnyvale, CA
4,782. Shawn Murray Orange, CA
4,783. Sally Adelmann Calabasas, CA Our grandaughter has C.P.
4,784. Arnold Chavez orange, CA A society needs to take of its own!
4,785. Anish Dube Farmington, CT
4,786. Eric Liu SAN FRANCISCO,
CA
4,787. Celina Lugo Miami, FL I'm signing this for my niece Kayla Cristina Stevens
Cordero and all the children with neurological disorders in
the state of California. She has Cerebral Palsy and needs
these services. Please don't cut the budget for the MTP!
Kayla needs her therapies! We love her very much! Thank
you!
4,788. Melinda Vejmola CASTRO VALLEY,
CA
4,789. Jackie Peebles Cedar Glen, CA The thought of even proposing cuts to children for services
that are so desperately needed is cruel! Insurance is
almost unafordable for families and having a child who was
born with problems that require these services in order to
have a chance to enjoy their childhood. Please stop the
cruelty to children and don't let this measure pass!
4,790. Amanda Prewitt Arroyo Grande, CA Because I saw first hand how much my grandaughter Lily
was helped and what fantastic progress she was able to
make
4,791. Jacqueline
Pochop
VISTA, CA
4,792. Monica Lyons Tuolumne, CA
4,793. dave alexander Bellflower, CA
4,794. Katie Wilson OAKLAND, CA
4,795. Betina Wilcots San Bernardino, CA
4,796. Lou Panzella Pinole, CA
4,797. Mindy Turner MORENO, CA
4,798. Amy Coose CHANTILLY, VA
4,799. Jeanine Bishop Kensington, CA
4,800. Mary Jo Berg Atascadero, CA
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Name From Comments
4,801. Kim Vildibill Powat, CA
4,802. Margaret Bray Oakland, CA I am a pediatric physical therapist.
4,803. Ivory Upthegrove Nevada City, CA No child left behind!
4,804. Nasira
Abdul-Aleem
Berkeley, CA
4,805. Maridell Bender Fremont, CA
4,806. carol banever Los Angeles, CA
4,807. Tim Worden Anaheim, CA
4,808. Leigh Burkey MARIN CITY, CA
4,809. Lee Paxton ngeles, CA
4,810. TinaMarie King Paradise, CA
4,811. Lesley Marino Clearwater, FL All children who are LEGAL residents of CA, and the USA
should receive the health care that they need.
Children with SPECIAL NEEDS really need access to the
right health care without a question.
4,812. Michele Saint Covina, CA
4,813. Mary Franz Laguna Beach, CA
4,814. Jennifer Hendrick Belvedere, CA
4,815. karen Taogaga Hollywood, CA
4,816. Kris Rivas Pleasanton, CA
4,817. Stacy Howard San Bernardino, CA
4,818. Michelle Rawlins Glendale, CA Many of these children need this therapy to improve their
quality of life and helps them to become independent of
their families as they grow, which is the wish of every
parent who parents a special needs child. The therapy is
very expensive and many families are already stretching
the few dollars coming in. Help ease their burdens they
carry.
4,819. carmen johnson Irvine, CA
4,820. tracy carter Los Angles, CA Are you kidding 2 parents making minimum wage can not
afford bottled water there is no way they could afford to get
their child therapy. This would make parents have to
consider giving their children to the system so that their
children could get the services that improve their quality of
live. If using your hearts is impossible use your heads.
After the parents die then the state will have to pick up the
child again and the child/ then adult would be in worse
condition because you denied him care for years. This is
inhumane and unacceptable If there is no budget for this
basic & expensive care then we should be changing
senator and congressman's health care and retirement
benefits. So plan better.
Thank you for your consideration.
Tracy Carter
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Name From Comments
4,821. Kendra Burnham Los Angeles, CA
4,822. rochelle sturtevant soquel, CA
4,823. amber ress Phoenix, AZ supporting a friends family
4,824. Charla Kingsley Moreno Valley, CA The physical breakdown of the muscles and skin, along
with tightening of tendons and ligaments will, in the long
run, cost more $ to correct than the prevention. This is
short-term thinking by the State of California. Within the
next 10 years, the resultant care required for these children
will cost the State billions.
4,825. Anthony Ross Long Beach, CA
4,826. Kristin Matthews Redding, CA My son has mild CP and chromosomal anomalies and in a
special needs child. I do not know where his progress
would be without the Medical Therapy Program. His
progress may be small and slow going but I know that the
program helps tremendously. Especially when anything
that has "special needs" attached to it is twice as
expensive if not more. Why should the children suffer just
because of their special needs label. Please, from a parent
with a special child, do not cut their budget...the program
does a world of wonders for the children.
4,827. Catherine
Al-Meten
Astoria, OR In support of maintaining services for children in California
with special needs. The need is too great, and there are no
alternatives. Do not neglect these children whose families
already have a larger burden to carry than most families.
4,828. MARC YELLIN Aptos, CA Having these services has significantly and contributed(in
tangible terms) to a) the health and well being of our son
and b) keeping our marriage and family together. Please
support!!
4,829. Jennifer Arnold Redding, CA
4,830. Kathleen Brown Sacramento, CA
4,831. Paula Chojnacki San Diego, CA
4,832. Sharon Redinger OMAHA, NE
4,833. Lucy Wong SARATOGA, CA
4,834. Danny Wiley SACRAMENTO, CA
4,835. Caryn Cowin South Pasadena, CA
4,836. Christine Dwinnell HEMET, CA
4,837. Tiffany Carrillo Stockton, CA
4,838. urvi shah sunnyvale, CA
4,839. Susan Cadman Vista, CA
4,840. Girish Bera Hacienda Heights,
CA
4,841. sandra suitor west sacramento, CA
4,842. Jason Scarcello Anderson, CA
Kids with disability needs help.It is parents,govt,tax payers
and societies responsibility to provide the best possible
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Name From Comments
4,843. William Golove El Cerrito, CA
4,844. Kathleen Ramos Los Angeles, CA
4,845. Mary
Robbins-Wade
4,846. Stephen Lysaght Orinda, CA
4,847. Brandy
Clegg-Newell
4,848. stephanie
shumate
El Cajon, CA My son has spina bifida and has benefited greatly from
phyical and occupational therapy services from CCS. Even
though we had good insurance, those therapies were not
covered to the extent he required. He no longer needs
these services, but he would not have reached this level of
independence without them.
Urbana, IL
4,849. Jennifer Mize Riverside, IA
port norris, NJ I'm "special needs".
4,850. Sidona Malone Santee, CA My daughter was not physically handicapped, but she was
in special needs classes due to a learning disability.
4,851. Martha Arias MORENO VALLEY,
CA
4,852. Allan Young Novato, CA
4,853. melissa
whitehead
riverside, CA
4,854. Mary de Franca San Diego, CA
4,855. Josh Carman Berkeley, CA
4,856. ARTHUR ALENIK CAPO BEACH, CA
4,857. Joshua Wilson Jamestown, CA
4,858. Tom McAllister Newport Beach, CA
4,859. Garianne Dashiell Sacramento, CA
4,860. Cecilia Morales Olympic Valley, CA
4,861. Elizabeth
Romanoff
San Anselmo, CA
4,862. todd mitchell watsonville, CA
4,863. Ana Rodriguez Van Nuys, CA
4,864. Devon
MacDermott
Teaneck, NJ
4,865. Kristin Erickson Kings Beach, CA
4,866. Dale
Weatherspoon
Mountain View, CA
4,867. Laura Blumberg Santa Ana, CA This would be cruel to these children and their parents.
$40,000 per year is still not enough to pay for this kind of
medical therapy and normal expenses. I know because I
make $40,000 and can barely pay my co-pays.
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Name From Comments
4,868. Laura Corleto San Francisco, CA
4,869. kelly kurrasch san juan capistrano,
CA
4,870. Brendan Webster Menlo Park, CA
4,871. Sharice Rolando San Jose, CA My son needs services to overcome his diagnosis of
autism and be a useful member of society.
4,872. sidney ramsden
scott
Carmel, CA
4,873. Elisabeth Kohnke San Francisco, CA
4,874. william adelmann manhattan beach, CA it is an investment in the future
4,875. Yvonne Rhodes Sonora, CA
4,876. Laura Burge San Carlos, CA
4,877. Keiko Martinez San Francisco, CA
4,878. Maura Kaplan SANTA MONICA, CA
4,879. cheryl binns Dana Point, CA
4,880. jasmin ramsdell RIVERSIDE, CA
4,881. Wes Eads Culver City, CA
4,882. Khrysti Jones San Anselmo, CA
4,883. rebecca bogdan santa cruz, CA
4,884. brooke felmar san pedro, CA
4,885. Ashley Vincent San Jose, CA
4,886. Deniz Cagliyan Arcata, CA
4,887. Nikki Shears Denver, United States
Minor Outlying
Islands
4,888. Shalonda Gerdes MOUNT SHASTA,
CA
4,889. Polina Selyutin San Francisco, CA
My nephew in No. CA was born with a physical disability;
this care has been instrumental to his overcoming so
much!
4,890. Jennifer Johnson menlo park, CA early intervention is crucial. services need to be provided
by therapists who have experience with these disorders
not generalists.
4,891. Doreen Gutierrez BRISTOL, CA
4,892. barbara inch emeryville, CA
4,893. Beth Ruggles Sacramento, CA
4,894. Paula Flynn San Jose, CA Every child is entitled to the best help possible for the best
chance for the best quality of life.
4,895. Diana Zuniga Los Angeles, CA
4,896. Rachel Docherty Boyes Hot Springs,
CA
4,897. Dennis Treleven Culver City, CA
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Name From Comments
4,898. Tricia Evans San Francisco, CA In my almost 40 years i nworking with childrne with Speech
& Language disabilities I have personally seen many
examples of the differences between chldren who receive
early and ongoing intervention from qualified therapist and
those who do not receive intervention. These childrend
consistently lag behind their peers in social and academic
success, and do not carry forward the language skills
necessary to meet their potential or be as skilled
contributors to society as they would have been had they
received the necessary therapeutic interventions.
4,899. susan freightman Kensington, CA
4,900. Monika Mann Berkeley, CA
4,901. Cynthia Reniche Tehachapi, CA We have a special needs child in our family and I see how
my sister and her husband struggle to provide a good
quality of life for their child.
4,902. Lorie Mancias San Jose, CA
4,903. Lisa Larson Santee, CA
4,904. Lora Trapp Riverside, CA I work in the NICU and have a dear friend who has
foster/adopted a NICU graduate. I have seen first hand the
importance of therapy for these high risk children.
California is so fortunate to have a group of loving 'home
nurse' moms and dads that give these children the care,
love and education that allows the children to thrive. I am
so impressed. Please don't take away these funds. Allow
these children to become who they want to be without the
constant worry of how they will afford their medical
therapies.
4,905. Dusty Gilmaher La Crescenta, CA
4,906. Hayley Goodson Berkeley, CA
4,907. Eric Steffen Richmond, CA
4,908. Laureen Felton Redwood City, CA An annual income more than $40,000? Come on. Do you
really think that families earning $40,000 to even $150,000
can afford this on their own? Raise that to $200,000 or
more.
4,909. Lee Stader-Chan Calistoga, CA I believe very strongly that a society is as strong as it's
weakest link. When we abandon the weak and the poor in
our society, we abandon what strength we had, for a false
sense of security. Let's all stand together as one people
helping each other to live a good life. All we have to do is
Care a little. Thank you.
4,910. Ann Maijala Upland, CA
4,911. mynka draper L.a., CA
4,912. Adrian Magana Fallbrook, CA
4,913. Richard Conti Lancaster, CA
4,914. shirley neal Santa Clara, CA
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Name From Comments
4,915. Diane Behling Santa Cruz, CA
4,916. Paula Hartgraves Dublin, CA
4,917. Brenda Lathrop SAN JOSE, CA
4,918. diana allen CASTRO VALLEY,
CA
4,920. Laura Wallerstein Pasadena, CA These budget cuts are harmful and are only targeting
oppressed groups. Without having OT and PT, the
chances of the patient becoming progressive in the
community decrease, which in turn harm the community.
4,921. Coral Albaugh Tucson, AZ Have a friend with a child who needs these services, it is
wrong to cut or deny a helpless person the care they
need..
4,922. Marisa Vollstaedt Marysville, MI
4,923. Marla Kelly Tiburon, CA These services are crucial for the health and well-being of
all children regardless of SES.
4,924. Alexandra
Mummery
Alameda, CA
4,925. stacy justinich ELK GROVE, CA
4,926. Laysha Johnson el cajon, CA
4,927. Tera Yamasaki Goleta, CT
4,928. Kristina Holt san clemente, CA
4,929. Karen Motus CITY OF INDUSTRY,
CA
4,930. Nicholas
Thompson
Farmingdale, NY
4,931. deepa raj san jose, CA I grew up with a sibling who has special needs and
understand the pain
4,932. Christy Cameron Fountain Valley, CA
4,933. Karen Kirschling San Francisco, CA
4,934. Maghan Colwell Redding, CA
4,935. Julia Santos-Coy Kings Beach, CA children are important
4,936. Michele
Sheeh-Bowren
Lake Forest, CA
4,937. Deanna Hansen Shasta Lake, CA in tight budget years these children still need our help.
cutting their services is debilitating to their future and
families. They are priority over road maintainance.
4,938. Barbara Herzog Laguna Woods, CA
4,939. marya stark santa cruz, CA I am a music therapist, and I see how important these
services are to children. please keep them
4,940. Brandi Bobrowski Merced, CA
4,941. Karen Ornelas San Pedro, CA
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Name From Comments
4,942. Josiah Smiley Sunnyvale, CA
4,943. Fred Sokolow Santa Monica, CA
4,944. B. Lerner San Jose, CA
4,945. taylore sinclaire Costa Mesa, CA
4,946. Catherine Hatcher Sunnyvale, CA We need to help the disabled. This service helped my
niece to walk!
4,947. Lewis Pan Cupertino, CA
4,948. Marilyn Bignall Brampton, Canada My niece was born premature and has many problems
resulting from her brain injury. She is part of your CCS
program, and will be dependend on this program to help
her develop to her full potential.
4,949. mervyn
pipersburg
rancho cucamonga,
CA
4,950. elizabeth russel burbank, CA As a healthcare professional I am well aware of the fact
that the MTP program saves money - treating children
allows them to be more productive and independent
citizens. Also, the proposed budget cut will actually cost
California more money.
4,951. Shannan
Samuelson
Brea, CA
4,952. Cynthia McNiel Roseville, CA
4,953. Eileen Frazier DUDLEY, MA
4,954. Julia Lundman San Francisco, CA
4,955. Anita McMurtrey Armona, United
States Minor Outlying
Islands
4,956. Alexandra
Sanders
Santa Cruz, CA
4,957. James Jerpseth Oceanside, CA
4,958. robert orcutt fresno, CA Working with these kids, I know the strain on families. They
need help. None get help with equipment if over 40k
income and they at least get therapy help at no additional
cost.
4,959. E. Rodriguez Los Angeles, CA
4,960. Peggy McGuire Gerber, CA
4,961. Joann Fuller Santa Rosa, CA These are helpless CHILDREN. Don't punish their parents
for their conditions.
4,962. David Ross Santa Cruz, CA
4,963. Anna Parker Oakland, CA
4,964. Marcy Gowing ORCUTT, CA
4,965. Joe Jankovic San Francisco, CA
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Name From Comments
4,966. Carol Griessen Santa Barbara, CA A close friend has a young grandson who is severely
handicapped and this is of utmost importance to the family.
4,967. Sarah Tersey Claremont, CA
4,968. jennifer
greenwood
san francisco, CA
4,969. Phillip Krulisky Grass Valley, CA
4,970. HEIDI PENNEY SANTA ROSA, CA
4,971. KATHY LYNCH San Buenaventura,
CA
4,972. Virginia Collins San Leandro, CA Special needs children, do you really have to ask?!?
4,973. David Maier El Cerrito, CA How can we take services away from those who need
them most: disabled children!
4,974. Dale Noonkester Potrero, CA
4,975. Nina Schultz Sonoma, CA
4,976. Jerry Oliver Sylmar, CA
4,977. Pei Wang Union City, CA I have two sons with progressive, rare genetic disease
which means huge medical burden for us. Except once a
week treatment for life time and tons of doctor
appointments, they need occupational therapy and
physical therapy to maintain their adaptive skills. Paying for
OT and PT by ourselves would be a huge burden. So
please try your best to keep this program.
4,978. Humberto Del
Alcazar
4,979. Jennifer Lindsay
Rafael
Los Gatos, CA
Daly City, CA
4,980. betsy Thompson Campbell, CA
4,981. Arthur Delgadillo Lakewood, CA
4,982. June Maselbas Larkspur, CA
4,983. Jessica Vazquez San Jose, CA Have friends that work in this sector and I know how
involved they are with these familities. Have a little cousin
who receives theraphy and needs it but won't be able to
afford it without these programs.
4,984. C Vargas Sacramento, CA To care for children with special needs is hard work. To
think about adding a layer of how to pay for vital services
should not be based on financial status.
4,985. Fernanda
Armenta-Schmitt
Long Beach, CA As a service provider I have seen the needs of children
increase while services decrease. I believe every child
should have access to services without eligibility criteria
become a bigger barrier than it already is.
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Name From Comments
4,986. Allison Atwood San Francisco, CA I was an occupational therapist for 7 years at CCS in San
Mateo county. These budget cuts would do a huge
disservice to families with children with disabilities. Having
a child with a disability can put a huge financial burden on
families. Without the support from CCS, families are
required to pay for all therapy services and durable
medical equipment. Even if the family has insurance, this
will only cover a small percentage of the total cost. Please
reconsider these budget cuts as it could affect whether or
not a child is able to receive these very necessary medical
and therapeutic services.
4,987. Sarah Phelps Troup, TX
4,988. Melva Segura MORENO VALLEY,
CA
4,989. Chris Rice Los Angeles, CA
4,990. Amanda Fish Los Angeles, CA
4,991. Timothy Wood Ross, CA My daughter, Piper Wood who is thre eyars old has
epilepsy. The MPT's services are essential for Piper's and
others with epilepsy' future development. Please do not cut
their budget. development.
4,992. Elizabeth Cooper Irvine, CA I had child who needed therapy and would not have been
able to afford it. Kids deserve it!
4,993. Kathy Slane San Rafael, CA I work with children with special needs.
4,994. Candy Ramirez Newark, CA I have friends whose kids reply on these programs greatly!
4,995. Tracy Thomas Aptos, CA
4,996. Allison Snailey Portland, OR
4,997. Valerie Ralston Mi Wuk Village, CA
4,998. Eric Simpson Cardiff, CA
4,999. Charlotte Pringle Sn Bernrdno, CA
5,000. Porsha Counts Palmdale, CA
5,001. VICTORIA
WIERIG
San Diego, CA
5,002. Judith Garcia Los Angeles, CA
5,003. Marlene Mongolo Loyalton, CA
5,004. Colleen Russell Santa Cruz, CA
5,005. Angela Gardner Hacienda Heights,
CA
5,006. Sarah Alvarez Torrance, CA
5,007. April Goddard Venice, CA
5,008. Julia Frisk Plumas Lake, CA
5,009. Craig Burford Orangevale, CA Because this is family and we Love them all
5,010. Ellen Kernaghan San Francisco, CA All childrn deserve a fair chance..
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Name From Comments
5,011. Nicole Prado Moreno Valley, CA
5,012. Karen Stevenson Martinez, CA How could anyone deny these children assistance? A
family with an annual income of more than $40,000 is still
at the poverty level in California. Only people who have
never had a serious health crisis in their family would think
that anyone with even a normal income and a good
insurance policy could afford this therapy for these
children. We want every Californian to be a good citizen
and able to contribute to their communities and this can
only be done with assistance to these children who, with
the necessary therapy, will be able to live positive and
fulfilling lives.
5,013. Min Huang San Diego, CA
5,014. g beam San Diego, CA
5,015. Emily Rankin Orange, CA
5,016. Jenifer Klatt San Pedro, CA
5,017. Kirstin Largent Anaheim, CA
5,018. Catherine
Hafkenscheid
Long Beach, CA
5,019. Clarissa Estrada Long Beach, CA
5,020. Carlin Ellison Colma, CA
5,021. Susan Peters NOVATO, CA
5,022. Robert Maassen Mill Valley, CA
5,023. Brian Perryman Gilroy, CA
5,024. leigh garrett ocala, FL
5,025. Ron Varasteh Irvine, CA
5,026. Janna Matsuoka Oakland, CA
5,027. Desiree Dieste Palo Alto, CA I am a provider of children's services and I see how CCS is
vital to the ability of CA children's ability to thrive.
5,028. Regina Guarneri Sacrmento, CA This isnt a savings of state cost- it is a transfer to Regional
Center and education and more hoops for families to jump
through.
5,029. Keiko Martinez San Francisco, CA
5,030. Deborah Barsotti Groveland, CA I work with special needs children, it makes a big
difference what serves are provided -- how much it costs in
the long run when you don't provide early services, pay
now or pay more later!
5,031. carol matheney Palo Cedro, CA Provides an extremely important service for children with
serious medical issues. Pediatric therapists are crucial to
early intervention. This is a great program for any child that
needs these services. We all want our kids to be the best
that they can be. CCS gives them a fighting chance.
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Name From Comments
5,032. Kimberly Hunter LAKE LOS
ANGELES
5,033. Mary Lou Shurtleff Sacramento, CA
5,034. Christine
Matheney
Castro Valley, CA
5,035. Cecelia Lynch Long Beach, CA
5,036. Cindy
Arstein-Kerslake
Gold River, CA As the parent of a child with a developmental disability, I
know how important it is for my child's health to be able to
participate in school activities and to simply be able to
move. MTP is one thing that helps my child to do both of
those things. Families don't need one more barrier to
getting the services they need for their children, especially
something as basic and necessary as MTP.
5,037. Lana Orozco San Jose, CA Every child matters and particularly these children who
have disabilities.
5,038. Leslie Fette Soquel, CA I work with children with disabilities and I have seen first
hand what OT and PT can do for a child. I would love to
see these practices offered to marginal children as well as
the more disabled. How wonderful it would be for all
children who need help to have it when they need it and
then be able to move on.
5,039. Karen Minic Campbell, CA CCS provides crucial therapy services to some of the most
vulnerable members of our society - children with special
needs. Most insurance companies do not cover long-term
therapy for chronic disabling conditions, and CCS is the
only service that providew that. Many families, though they
earn more than $40,000 are still unable to afford the extra
cost of weekly therapies for their children. I agree that it will
be a shifting of cost to other government-funded
organizations, many whom are not trained to deal with the
very unique diagnoses that CCS therapists are specially
equipped and trained to treat. The children will ultimately
be the ones suffering if these proposed changes are made.
:(
5,040. Kathleen Conover Petaluma, CA
5,041. Mehul Desai Fullerton, CA This is the most important thing we can do for these kids.
5,042. tessier bull SAN JOSE
5,043. Terrye Witte sacramento, CA As a pediatric Occupational Therapist working with
famililes with special needs children 3 and under.. I see
families already financially challenged above and beyond
those that have typical kids.
Assisting all children to gain functional independence ,the
younger the better is important for their quality and
productivity.. Having no therapy can result in earlier and
possibly more orthopedic surgeries, and compound issues
around postural integrity which again leads to less
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Name From Comments
5,043. Terrye Witte sacramento, CA (continued from previous page)
productivity , and more intervention that could of been
prevented. .. actually ecomonically taxing the state ( and all
of us in it) more. It is also ethically right thing to do.
there are so many things broken in government from
mismanagement.. There are plenty of other ways to
access money.. rather than trying to get more from already
stressed families.
5,044. jenn gagnon Livermore, CA
5,045. GARY JONES San Marino, CA
5,046. Monica Goulart Scottsdale, AZ make people more important that money CA
5,047. Sarah Kujawa Novato, CA
5,048. Ian Jewett Eureka, CA
5,049. David Hansen San Jose, CA
5,050. Sheila Jimenez ANDERSON
5,051. Stephen Nowicki Davis, CA As a developmental and behavioral pediatrician, I see each
"financial test" as a barrier for families to receive services.
She shift of care will be to the already burdened School
Districts and Regional Centers. Who will provide the
services for service? Not insurance...They see these
activities as "educational" and are a non-covered benefit.
Sincerely, Dr Stephen Nowicki
5,052. Janet Ambrose Sonora, CA
5,053. Yukilynn McElvain WEST LOS
ANGELES, CA
Ive seen many friends struggle already with children with
diabilities.It would make life even harder
5,054. Ann Wells San Diego, CA Caring for the disabled, the children, and the elderly is a
cornerstone of a civilized society. The window of
opportunity to meet their potential exists in childhood. The
benefits make a lasting
difference over a lifetime. They have no control over their
parent's ability to pay. Yes, the budget requires some
tough choices, but this one would be an unconscionable.
5,055. Stephenie Gates MODESTO
5,056. Michael Rotcher Mission Viejo, CA
5,057. Bridgette Potter San Francisco, CA
5,058. Joanne Sackheim Beverly Hills, CA
5,059. Paula Haywood Castro Valley, CA Social justice for all children
5,060. Kiersten McAuley San Jose, CA My son receives CCS serices and it is critical for him to
receive these services. Without this resources my state of
California would be sacrificing my son's future
independence, a sacrifice that is certain to cost more in the
long run!
5,061. Richard Anderson Irvine, CA I have disabilities and I'm tired of all these cuts.
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Name From Comments
5,062. Nancy DeRoche Piedmont, CA Not only do CCS professionals provide PT and OT
services, they help parents navigate the complexities of
raising a child with special needs. It is hard to know what
early interventions to pursue. They are especially helpful in
figuring out what equipment (wheelchair, walker, stander,
bath chair, etc. will best help the development and quality
of life of the child. My son was born with severe brain
damage resulting in cerebral palsy, severe scoliosis,
seizure disorder, low vision and other disorders. CCS has
not paid for our equipment, but their therapy and
consultations have been invaluable.
5,063. Layla Doster san francisco, CA
5,064. jessi spring simpsonville, SC All children who need therapy should be able to receive it.
5,065. Elizabeth Herren WILLIAMS
5,066. Maurean
Stephenson
Roseville, CA
5,067. Sarah Bowen Cupertino, CA
5,068. overregan holt WOODLAND
5,069. Renee Baker St Charles, MO
5,070. Danilyn
Rutherford
5,071. Vanessa martinez SAN JOSE
5,072. Maria Hanks SONORA
5,073. Joan Colgan Fruita, CO
5,074. Cameron
Edelman
Santa Cruz, CA The kinds of therapy CCS offers my daughter are not only
critical to her future -- her ability to hold weight on her legs
and be mobile will allow her to live with me as an adult;
they are also critical to her happiness. She takes great
pride in her ability to move, and therapy is wonderful in
expanding her world of relationships. Millie is non-verbal
and non-ambulatory -- "severely to profoundly" affected by
her disability; I'm not sure what we would do without this
service.
Sunnyvale, CA
5,075. Serena Au Los Angeles, CA
5,076. Jessica Lang NORTHRIDGE
5,077. Sarah Whitr BATTLE GROUND
5,078. Martha Ariza CITY OF INDUSTRY
5,079. Maria Bohorquez JAMAICA
5,080. marcia flannery Oakland, CA
5,081. Debbie Wagoner DALTON
5,082. Christopher Potter hornell, NY
5,083. Anisa Figi Los Angeles, CA
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Name From Comments
5,084. Arthur Turner Dalton, GA Because it helps the children, and thats for our future...
5,085. Emi Ito Los Angeles, CA
5,086. Greg Cleave MURRIETA
5,087. Ryan Armenta Lakewood, CA
5,088. lara park goleta, CA
5,089. Maureen
Meszaros
WOODLAND
5,090. Jazmine Olea SAN DIMAS
5,091. Chris Perez Covina, CA
5,092. Christina Michel sacramento, CA
5,093. Netanya Patino DALTON
5,094. Maria Souza Beaverton, OR
5,095. Yadira Elias chino, CA
5,096. Lisa Shieh Los Angeles, CA
5,097. Christina
Vernaelde
San Jose, CA
5,098. Natalie Rosen Burbank, CA
5,099. Dina Sklovskaya Pleasant Hill, CA I serve children with special needs through an in-home
early intervention services program. Many of the kids I
serve receive CCS services and would not be able to get
physical or occupational therapy otherwise. These children
benefit from and greatly thrive due to CCS services.
Cutting funding to CCS would result in a lot of kids losing
services and not being able to get them elsewhere.
5,100. Gladys
Hernandez
PHILLIPS RANCH
5,101. Caitlin Sparks SONORA
5,102. Andrea Okon ADAMS
5,103. kimberly flores SAN DIMAS
5,104. Linda Herrington REDDING
5,105. Tamra Bogen Anaheim, CA I'm an OTR and very concerned for these children! We
need to continue to provide our services to all who need
them regardless of financial means. Please, I urge you to
continue to service all these children who need OT, PT and
MTC. Thank you, Tamra Bogen, MOT
5,106. Roxanne` Holguin LAKE LOS
ANGELES
5,107. Paul Gibson Downey, CA
5,108. Malvina Landau San Diego, CA
5,109. Lisa Kiel Edinburg, TX
5,110. Carol Wei Berkeley, CA
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Name From Comments
5,111. Dianne Radin LOS GATOS
5,112. Joyce Walker Fresno, CA
5,113. Kim Soderlund Danville, CA
5,114. Amanda Baltz Rossmoor, CA
5,115. shellet bailey DUNLAP ACRES
5,116. Aaron Bagheri San Jose, CA
5,117. Diane Nevins MODESTO
5,118. Sepi Termechi Beverly Hills, CA
5,119. Dawn Sterner Aptos, CA We never would have received the wonderful service for
our daughter without the Medical Therapy Program. There
is a reason this program works - they work with children.
We went to a regular OT that didn't work with children
normally and she didn't know how she could help. It was
annoying. Facing what we faced, it was devastating. A
friend told me about this program and it was a blessing. My
daughter has been completely changed by this program. It
amazing how much better she it. Even her doctors are
amazed by her progress. We never would have been able
to experience this without California Children's Services.
When there was no one else to turn to, they were there. If
this program disappears for families like me , that will be
very disappointing. You should really consider the one's
who will be hurt the most by this. The children. The
children who need the wonderful therapists at California
Children's Services. They know how to work with kids.
Think about it.
5,120. Jamie Pack MORENO VALLEY
5,121. Darlene Truesdell Los Gatos, CA I adopted a special needs child through the County of
Santa Clara. Without the medical benefits and programs
for our child our family would not be able to afford the
medical care that he needs to grow and develop.
5,122. michelle borbon LAKE LOS
ANGELES
5,123. Sherry Casper San Diego, CA As a Developmental Psychologist working with very young
children and families I believe regardless of finicial ability
every child that needs these services should be able to
access them. In my experience with Early Start many of
these services are often delayed while income is verified.
This is valuable time that a child never recoups.
5,124. Kathy Lewis Santa Clara, CA All our childrenn need to be eligible for CCS services!!!
5,125. Katherine Lenk DANVILLE
5,126. Jessica Bowman SAN FRANCISCO
5,127. cindy robinson prattville, AL
5,128. lorraine alvarez montclair, CA
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Name From Comments
5,129. Cheryl Ferreira Sonora, CA
5,130. Alisha Osornia riverside, CA
5,131. JuliE Schraeder Novato, CA
5,132. Claudia Priano Chippewa Falls, WI
5,133. Kathy Balcom Los Angeles, CA
5,134. jacqueline radin davis, CA
5,135. chris weakley encino, CA
5,136. Barb Holznagel Bismarck, ND
5,137. Nasrin Funk San Ramon, CA
5,138. Zena Howard Howell, MI My granddaughter lives in California and is currently
receiving these services. Without the assistance she will
not be able to get the medical help she so desperately
needs to progress.
5,139. Decky Jellison KESWICK
5,140. Alaina White LIVERMORE
5,141. Kate Duren Davis, CA
5,142. Robin
McClanahan
San Francisco, CA
5,143. Kristi Chan Walnut Creek, CA
5,144. Angela Chen San Diego, CA
5,145. bonnie mcmaster VENTURA
5,146. Emily Clark COVINA
5,147. Katharine Byerley Berkeley, CA I am a nurse and have worked with children suffering from
developmental delays, epilepsy, and a variety of other
disorders that require them to receive frequent high level
therapy. The cost to the families is immense and very
stressful. They can use all the help they can get...all the
help we can give them.
5,148. Nahid Buswell San Carlos, CA
5,149. Starla Nelson Soulsbyville, CA
5,150. Zalk Newman Dalton, GA
5,151. Joanne
Masunaga
5,152. Jacqueline
Rosales
san diego, CA
Rancho Cucamonga,
CA
5,153. Lauri Lewis Felton, CA Not only am I a mother to children with varying special
needs, as a foster mom and mentor mom I work with
countless children that need all the services we can
provide them in order to have a fighting chance to take a
meaningful place in society. These services are crucial!
Please continue Children's Services.
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Name From Comments
5,154. Andrea Miliotis Encinitas, CA
5,155. karen alberts alamo, CA
5,156. Sandra Monk San Francisco, CA
5,157. Barbara Nace Yucaipa, CA My Granddaughter has arthrogryposis she needs the help.
5,158. Jenda Turner Mission Viejo, CA My neice is a Physical Therapist for a school district and I
am Early Interventionist. I have seen first hand the benefits
of this program.
5,159. jessica flaa san jose, CA
5,160. Terry Freguson orangevale, CA I work with children with special needs and see the gap
that CCS fills in providing therapy services.
5,161. Veronica Yonge Redding, CA These services are important and I believe in supporting
them, for the sake of the children who receive the services,
their families, and to the professionals who provide those
services.
5,162. lila burgess centerville, WA
5,163. Serena Chung Pullman, WA
5,164. Isabel Kim La Crescenta, CA
5,165. Lela Juarez MORENO VALLEY
5,166. Judith Garrett REDDING
5,167. Sheree McGrath Simi Valley, CA
5,168. Marguerite Kles DUNLAP ACRES
5,169. Julie Bursey san mateo, CA
5,170. Erin McAuley LOS GATOS
5,171. Vivian Lopez Rosemead, CA I have a nefew who has been fighting for his life all of his 6
Years.This is the least I can do for him.
5,172. KRISTAL SMITH CHATTANOOGA
5,173. Angie Lejak BELLTOWN
5,174. Betty Lin Castro Valley, CA
5,175. Tammy Johnson Moreno Valley, CA I work within this population of children. This is a very
important service and although appears expensive it will
save millions of dollars later in life for these children.
5,176. Paulina Jacobs HUNTINGTON
BEACH
5,177. Tiffany Denton Cherry Valley, CA
5,178. Carina Hale Danville, CA
5,179. Kari Cadger BEAUMONT
5,180. Courtney Lubell Petaluma, CA
5,181. Maria Ryan Monticello, MN
5,182. Nisha Shah valencia, CA
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Name From Comments
5,183. Jennifer Joiner Lake Arrowhead, CA CCS has been instrumental in helping my child develop
physically over the years.
5,184. Matt Fukuhara Santa Cruz, CA
5,185. Gail Reisman Newport Beach, CA
5,186. Adrienne Petrie CROCKER, WA
5,187. Rachel brady Menifee, CA family need help with their children, especially with special
needs.
5,188. Jackie Pao Menlo Park, CA
5,189. Arlen Grossman Monterey, CA I have worked many years in the field of special education,
and I know how tough it can be on parents.
5,190. Rene Ross Murrieta, CA
5,191. stephanie lang DUNLAP ACRES
5,192. Alison Daniels SONORA
5,193. monique mercado PALMDALE
5,194. Margaret
Traverso
DAVIS
5,195. Margaret Schink Portola Valley, CA
5,196. Nelicidad Pettis San Diego, CA This issue is important because the children are important,
they are our future...
5,197. Amanda Corcorna Davis, CA
5,198. patrick clifton la verne, CA
5,199. Victoria Calvanico MENTONE
5,200. Emily Binder DANVILLE
5,201. Karen Kanas LODI
5,202. Deborah Rey San Diego, CA
5,204. Beth Edwards Signal Hill, CA
5,205. Jacinto Villanueva San Mateo, CA
5,206. Robert Buchanan La Mesa, CA
5,207. Greg Ver Arnold, CA Ruby June and family.
5,208. Michelle Blish DANVILLE
5,209. Kelli Lynn Los Angeles, CA Because all children matter and deserve the best.
5,210. Andrea Yeager BOX CANYON
5,211. Stephanie Castro glendora, CA My nephew of just 6 weeks old had a brain bleed and now
at 5 wks old he requires a lot of therapy in order to improve
in his motor skills.By signing this petition, I am not only
doing this for my nwphew but for so many other children
that are in need of physical or ocupational therapy!
5,212. Natalia De la rosa CHINO HILLS
5,213. Mary Ann Linh Walnut Creek, CA
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Name From Comments
5,214. Eileen Binning Lincoln, CA
5,215. Paris Trudeau Santa Cruz, CA CCS is an invaluable resource to my son who was born
premature. We are a hard working family, and our son
continues to greatly require this crucial resource for his
development.
5,216. Margaret Neu Woodland, CA I know several families with children who need these
services, and who would not thrive without them.
5,217. Keri Gustafson Riverbank, CA My daughter has been receiving services through CCS
since she was 1 year old. She is now 7 and she has just
started walking. She would not be walking without the
therapy and support she received at CCS. My family
makes more than 40,000/yr and there would have be no
way we could have paid for the therapy she received. CCS
is an amazing and high quality program. This proposal
would devastate it...
5,218. Michael Rubino CONCORD
5,219. Thor Muller San Francisco, CA I know people who would be deeply affected. This is bad
policy.
5,220. Tracy Wisenor Danville, CA
5,221. Kathy Liggett DANVILLE
5,222. Maya Sinai Santa Monica, CA
5,223. elias haldezos Danville, CA don't let our kids with disabilities suffer at the expense of
so many other welfare handouts given to those too lazy to
work. Cut welfare- force deadbeats back to work. Take that
money and give it to disabled children
5,224. Alicia Torres Healdsburg, CA
5,225. ujazi calomee Los Angeles, CA
5,226. Makkael Reynolds clovis, CA All children deserve the chance to receive help despite the
cost and complications that may possibly stand in their
way.
5,227. Tina Dharmapanij Los Angeles, CA
5,228. Angie Holmberg Alamo, CA
5,229. Rayna Loza San Jacinto, CA
5,230. Tracy Ferdiinand Santa Cruz, CA
5,231. kush khandelwal San Jose, CA Because children are important to our future, and
everybody deserves a chance.
5,232. Dianna Gritters CORONA
5,233. Christa Farrow BONNY DOON
5,234. Lillian
Brandyberry
5,235. Amy Miller TURLOCK
5,236. Erika Harges Moreno Valley, CA
Chino Hills, CA I have two nephews with special needs. These services
are imperative to them and all children with disabilities.
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Name From Comments
5,237. Ayesha Stachula Santa Cruz, CA
5,238. Jeff Walling San Leandro, CA I think this is highly important to at risk children!
5,239. jackie maxson yucaipa, CA Because my nephew is handicapped and I know many
others as well. These are one of the most vulnerable
groups of people. PLEASE, leave them alone and do not
take anything else away from them!
5,240. Henry Hooker Santa Cruz, CA Programs like this are precisely why we pay taxes.
5,241. Edlyne Eliazad Turlock, CA
5,242. Debra shipley yucaipa, CA My son was hit by a car at 16 years old and we need
medical services. OT, PT, MTC services all assisted Jason
into living a full life he is now 28 and lives on his own.
5,243. Kendall Larsen Simi Valley, CA
5,244. Uriel Chavez Menlo Park, CA
5,245. camilo herrera CITY OF INDUSTRY
5,246. Kathryn Black Oakland, CA
5,247. Gillian Miller Richmond, United
Kingdom
5,248. Stella Mendoza Hesperia, CA
5,249. Joan Jacobs Gardena, CA
5,250. VERONICA
TREVINO
5,251. Jonathan Chu Fremont, CA
CASHION, AZ I HAVE 2 COUSINS IN THE SAME HOME THAT USE,
BENEFIT FROM THIS SERVICE. I'M ALMOST POSITIVE
THAT MANY MORE WILL NOT ONLY BENEFIT FROM
IT, BUT RELY ON IT.
5,252. Andrew Jopson Berkeley, CA I swim with children with special needs and many need
these funds to continue the aquatic therapy!
5,253. Gary Higa Temple City, CA I believe kids with these issues can use our tax money to
help them recieve services.
5,254. Bambie A
Vlastelica
AROMAS
5,255. Stephanie Misasi Stockton, CA Please, the children with special needs have therapy that
is need to help them! I encourage you to assist the families
who cannot afford medical expenses more than $0,000 or
with annual CCS related medical expenses less than 20%
of their annual income to be able to afford what is needed
for their children!
Thank you for Your Consideration in This Matter.
5,256. sonali shaikher sunnyvale, CA
5,257. Tolga Suslu Ankara, Turkey
5,258. Kelli Velasco NASHVILLE
5,259. Amanda Orr QUAKERTOWN
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Name From Comments
5,260. Ryan Perry Danville, CA Because this is about our children who need some extra
help.
5,261. Karen
SCHOETTLER
MADERA
5,262. Simone Davis San Rafael, CA
5,263. Patricia Salcedo Sacramento, CA When young children receive needed therapies, everyone
benefits in the long run: financially, educationally, socially.
5,264. Stacey McCord DENAIR
5,265. Steffenie Dickey Scotts Valley, CA
5,266. Patricia Buckholz Rocklin, CA I am a parent of a child who received CCS services when
he was small, 21 years ago. While my insurance covered
most of the payments for services, the CCS support we
recieved allowed us to provide for my husband and I to
provide therapy for our son, and keep our house. i am
concerned that the changes to CCS funding would place
an undue burden on the already fiscally stressed school
system. In short, I believe that services my son received
when he was small would not be possible for a family such
as mine. My son is now going to college and working full
time as a shift manager in a local restaurant. The services
he received began his development of fully typical skills.
He is now a bright, talented young man with the world of
opportunity at his fingertips.
5,267. Marilyn Green Manhattan Beach, CA
5,268. Kristen Pickus DAVIS
5,269. Patricia Levis Avenue, CA
5,270. Angela Herrick CHICO
5,271. Michael Radin Davis, CA I have a grandchild with CP and know the financial burden
my son and his wife endure when you have a special
needs child.
5,272. Wilma Froeschke Mesa, AZ
5,273. Kyle Stevens Auburn, WA
5,274. jamie kiel sonora, CA
5,275. Julia Luckenbill Davis, CA
5,276. mary engstrom sebastopol, CA
5,277. Steve Sikes Santa Cruz, CA I have a child that benefits greatly from CCS
5,278. Judith Peterson Bloomington, IN Therapists and physicians know that the first 6 years of a
child's life when she has CP are crucial to her development
and intensive therapy in that period increase her chances
of
leading a successful and useful life. I have a grandson with
CP and have watched his parent's valiant efforts to keep
him moving along this track for the past 5 years. It would
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Name From Comments
5,278. Judith Peterson Bloomington, IN (continued from previous page)
be unconscionable to cut off these services to our
grandson or to any other child who relies on them to
develop to his fullest potential. Do not allow this to happen
for the good of all children who need the opportunities that
this system provides.
5,279. Kanishk Parashar SAN FRANCISCO
5,280. Vanessa Aznaran San Jose, CA
5,281. Rosari Balogh San Leandro, CA
5,282. Vince Harper Orange, CA
5,283. Maria Pena Montgomery Village,
MD
I personally know children who use this very important
service. It will affect their lives.
5,284. Kerrie Frymire Alexandria, VA because it affects many people's lives in significant ways,
to include a dear friend of mine.
5,285. Matthew Clark Scotts Valley, CA
5,286. Linda Cimoli Petaluma, CA Working with infants and toddlers for over 35 years, CCS
provides an invaluable service to these children and their
families. Setting a financial eligibility criterion will create a
financial burden for many of these families. It is important
not to cut this program.
5,287. Eiri Inenaga Portola Valley, CA Many families above the $40,000 may not be able to afford
therapy, in addition to the medical, equipment, and many
other expensives that come along with a child with special
needs. If we don't assist the children to obtain their
potential when they are young, the cost to the community
will be so much greater in the future!
5,288. Amy Danielson PORTLAND
5,289. Timothy Jopson San Francisco, CA My younger brother has special needs
5,290. Cheryl Redfern Coto de Caza, CA I know many families that have benefited from CCS
services. I was once a therapist for CCS
5,291. Bruce Springborn Citrus Hts, CA Public Schools and Alta do not provide therapy and most
insurance carriers do not as well or if they do try to provide
adult OT or PT to children.
5,292. Bren Graham RIVERSIDE
5,293. Kay Evans Reedley, CA
5,294. Andy Adelmann Capitola, CA
5,295. Cynthia Roberts Simi Valley, CA My granddaughter needs these services
5,296. Julianne Colligan Soquel, CA I work with children with disabilities and know the benefit of
early intervention.
5,297. Karen
Rasmussen
Wheeling, IL
5,298. Maite Maisterrena Chino, CA
5,299. Yolanda Blancarte Los Angeles, CA
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Name From Comments
5,300. Nancy Crowe San Jose, CA
5,301. Corey Collen Arcata, CA
5,302. Judtih Murray Berkeley, CA
5,303. Jennifer Brown Folsom, CA The benefits of services provided through the CCS
program, including the MTU services, is essential. This
program is already limited and the eligibility extremely
specific. Providing services to these children early often
helps to resolve many issues early rather than waiting for
them to become more severe and significant, which then
needs to be dealt with in a more costly way for all. Not
providing services early often creates situations that are
financially more costly for the state with future medical,
educational and social programs. Early support for families
to address some of these issues is purhaps requires more
funding upfront, however if your vision is greater that the
next 1 - 5 years - the savings is huge in dollar amount, and
on the emotional, educational and social fronts
5,304. Jill Viramontes West Sacramento,
CA
I work with families of children with special needs, and see
first hand, the struggles that middle class families have
keeping up with the costs of care. I know this will be a
large blow to those families and impact the level of care
that many of these children will receive.
5,305. Rita Bhatti Redding, CA Many children would not get needed therapy services
which would result in unnecessary poor quality of life for
them, reduced productivity on their part, and greatly long
term increased cost to taxpayers for the care that they will
require.
5,306. Justin Gisonda laguna niguel, CA
5,307. Stephan
Vernaelde
San Jose, CA
5,308. Midge Horton Los Angeles, CA
5,309. Debbie Maxson Yucaipa, CA I know children who need this and without it they would not
get the help they need.
5,310. Richard c San Francisco, CA
5,311. Patti Camp Redding, CA In our area, the access to pediatric therapists is limited.
Without this service many children would not have access
to essential medical services which increase their
independence and prevent increasing disability.
5,312. Gayle Millington Danville, CA
5,313. shelah moss palo alto, CA
5,314. Elizabeth Black Oakhurst, CA Best friend's daughter has Cerebral Palsy.
5,315. priscilla hartnell lake forest, CA
5,316. Lisa Beltran San Jose, CA Because I have a child with special needs.
5,317. Eric Unti Castro Valley, CA
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Name From Comments
5,318. Renee Unti Castro Valley, CA
5,319. Michele Rogers Rohnert Park, CA
5,320. Donna Welty Anderson, CA I work with children's with disabilities and this program is
very beneficial for the children and their families. With
recession and gas prices there is no way a working family
can afford therapy services. Without therapy the child
would be limited in their abilities and their quality of life
would suffer. It would cost the state more to care for these
children as adults. We have to support this petition and not
let this go into effect.
5,321. David De Almeida Covina, CA
5,322. Patricia Alejandro Covina, CA
5,323. Ruth Perez-Paz San Leandro, CA
5,324. Ann Dentel Berkeley, CA
5,325. Karen Shelton Fresno, CA The benefits of services provided through the CCS
program, including the MTU services, is essential. This
program is already limited and the eligibility extremely
specific. Providing services to these children early often
helps to resolve many issues early rather than waiting for
them to become more severe and significant, which then
needs to be dealt with in a more costly way for all. Not
providing services early often creates situations that are
financially more costly for the state with future medical,
educational and social programs. Early support for families
to address some of these issues perhaps requires more
funding upfront, however if your vision is greater that the
next 1 - 5 years - the savings is huge in dollar amount, and
on the emotional, educational and social fronts.
5,326. Mary Linscomb
5,327. Phoebe Rustia Hayward, CA
5,328. Janet Edwards Santa Cruz, CA
5,329. Ronald Key San Francisco, CA I'm friends with people in SF who are dependent upon
these services (and my own child gets school OT) with
relatively normal incomes in a city with abnormal living
expenses; they need some kind of consideration based
upon residence for qualifying for these important services.
5,330. Carla Bania Redding, CA
5,331. Marianna Ward Aptos, CA
5,332. Christine Pinnow Davis, CA
5,333. Danielle Wiens Tigard, OR
5,334. Hannah Stern PAIA
5,335. jackie vanoel yucaipa, CA
5,336. Julie Corbett DANVILLE
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Name From Comments
5,337. Mark Henninger Alameda, CA Is there not another way to save the tax payers money
than hurt those innocents already damaged by life?
5,338. David Schrier San Carlos, CA
5,339. Hanna Michelsen Sebastopol, CA
5,340. Britt Van Giesen SANTA ROSA
5,341. Debra Gutierrez Newcastle, CA
5,342. Linda Hankins Santa Rosa, CA I work with many children who need these services. With
the services they have a greater change of becoming the
person they are meant to be.
5,343. Dorina
Ragsac-Cabriales
Watsonville, CA
5,344. Marilyn Coles Charleston, IL
5,345. Philip Schmauser Capitola, CA
5,346. david horak Twain Harte, CA
5,347. Elizabeth Calara PIttsburg, CA
5,348. GEORGE
HERMANN
5,349. Leonardo Calara Pittsburg, CA
5,350. Arman Figueroa Pittsburg, CA
Portola Valley, CA I am all for saving CA taxpayer money but this recent
proposal seems aimed at one of those programs that helps
those truly in need through no fault of their own.
5,351. Bela Balogh San Leandro, CA Children are important!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
5,352. Kristina Cramer Campbell, CA
5,353. Barbara Keefer petaluma, CA
5,354. Ana Acosta Novato, CA
5,355. Elizabeth Senhen San Diego, CA
5,356. Pat Straub Petaluma, CA
5,357. Pamela Colbert Rohnert Park, CA I work with this community and know how invaluable these
services are; for the families, for the children for the
community!
5,358. Rebecca Haifley Santa Cruz, CA If there becomes a financial test for eligibility, many
children will be denied a valuable service. The years of
therapy necessary to address a physical disability will be
truncated due to financial restraints. We will be doing our
children a great disservice by limiting or eliminating the
therapy they need to reach their full potential.
5,359. Fernanda Habiger Fresno, CA
5,360. phylis mitchell san bernardino, CA
5,361. Melissa Tenny TURLOCK
5,362. Carole Rast San Jose, CA I've adopted 5 kids with Special Needs.
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Name From Comments
5,363. Mary Albanese Santa Rosa, CA Early Intervention and apporpriate services do make a
difference for children in the areas of school readiness, self
esteem, and the basic right to live with dignity
5,364. Nubia Padilla Santa Rosa, CA
5,365. Lisa Sereni Santa Rosa, CA I have been a nurse for the CCS program for over 15 years
and have seen the wonderful work the therapists at the
MTP are able to provide to these children. There are very
few pediatric PT's and OT's in the community that have the
experience and expertise to work with this population and
we need to be able to provide these children the care they
need.
5,366. DANIEL ARTHER Palmdale, CA
5,367. Jessica Berman Santa Rosa, CA I work with babies and toddlers who are deaf or hard of
hearing.. Many receive critical services through CCS that
have helped them to be able to be successful in regular
school programs with less support as older children. Many
of these families have no other insurance or way to get the
help that is cost-effective for California's public schools.
Early Intervention works. And for older children, I believe it
is still our duty to help children with disabilities to fulfill their
full potential by providing support to those in need.
5,368. nicole davis San Pedro, CA
5,369. Morgan Wise Berkeley, CA Budget cuts to state medical services for children with
special needs represents a profound ignorance and a
frightening lapse of morals on the part of California
legislators. If our state is expected to continue to be a
beacon of sound public policy, budget cuts for The Medical
Therapy Program must be removed from all current and
future economic proposals.
5,370. IRENE DOYLE CONCORD, CA
5,371. Katrina Moss Rohnert Park, CA My nephew received services through the CCS-MTU when
he was younger. He has Muscular Dystrophy and the
therapy he received helped not only him but his parents to
learn what they could do to help prevent further
complications. At that time they would have been over the
cut-off for financial eligility, but they would have had to
choose between health insurance for the family or services
just for him. This is a terible place to put middle income
families who are struggling finances. Families are currently
being forced to decide between childcare, so they can both
work, or health insurance. Don't add one more layer to
these families.
5,372. Elsa Knapp Scott Fresno, CA I am a pediatric Occupational Therapist and believe that
children in need should have as much thereapy and
equipment that is necessary for them to live and function
as best that they can.
5,373. Michael Grolle san luis obispo, CA
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Name From Comments
5,374. Mary
Moser-Cooper
5,375. Tempera
McCarron
El Cajon, CA
Willits, CA
5,376. Diane Binder Moreno Valley, CA
5,377. Nataline Chew Camarillo, CA
5,378. Christine Scott Rohnert Park, CA
5,379. Emily Quinones SUNNYVALE, CA
5,380. Lisa Danner Valley Springs, CA
5,381. Bill Johnson Los Gatos, CA
5,382. Teresa Garcia Beaumont, CA
5,383. Michaela Brown Sacramento, CA
5,384. Kelly Young Sacramento, CA
5,385. linda hecht La Mesa, CA
5,386. Christine Crofts Pebble Beach, CA
5,387. Joanne Shumway Murrieta, CA
5,388. Samantha Cortijo SAN JOSE, CA
5,389. enrique gonzalez San Leandro, CA
5,390. Virginia Macy Fontana, CA
5,391. Paulina Jacobs Huntington Beach,
CA
5,392. Margaret Royall Costa Mesa, CA
5,393. Jesse Jacobs Huntngton Beach, CA
5,394. Rindi
Cullen-Martin
5,395. Sarah Barnes Carlsbad, CA
5,396. Jennifer Jablonski Vista, CA
It is important to provide the necessary and essential
services to our children with special needs be it physical or
emotional.
San Diego, CA We are fortunate enough to have insurance and have
obtained therapy for our son, but we have friends with
children with special needs who have utilized this program
and would not be able to with this new requirement. With
this new requirement, we are doing our children and
families a great disservice.
5,397. Julie Conley Temecula, CA Children with lifelong special needs should receive the
necessary services to reach their maximum independence,
regardless of the parents' financial status.
5,398. Jennifer Brown Solana Beach, CA
5,399. Georgeta Paulino CLOVIS, CA
5,400. Barbara Stubbs Citrus Heights, CA
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Name From Comments
5,401. Lynn Goolsby Sonora, CA My heart goes out to the children and families who need
this service. Someone in your family could need this help
one day. Please sign the petition to keep the program
going!!
5,402. Zulma Barajas Vista, CA
5,403. Marianne
Hanover
Escondido, CA
5,404. Nicole Brereton chico, CA
5,405. Kim Loan Nguyen San Jose, CA
5,406. Lindsey Goolsby sonora, CA
5,407. Sharon Holstege Sacramento, CA There are few resources for children with orthopedic needs
and many extra expenses for these students. CCS
provides a much needed service for families who might not
meet the income qualifications but would not be able to
provide their child's needs without this valuable resource.
5,408. patrick wilkens san deigo, CA
5,409. Julie Pollack santa Cruz, CA All of my physically disabled students receive services
from CCS. With early intervention and direct services from
highly trained PTs and OTs my students have progressed
toward physical independence that makes them less of a
burden on the social welfare system. Also, it takes the
burden off the school system to provide medical therapy
that is needed for a child to function physically at school.
Income should not be a qualifying factor for CCS services.
Having a physically disabled child can be a financial
burden on families with the cost of therapy being very high.
Without these wonderful medical services, I fear that
families earning above the cut off would not be able to help
their children obtain therapy and therefore they would be
more dependent on their parents and teachers for all of
their self care needs and mobility needs.
5,410. Hope Ezcurra SEAL BEACH, CA
5,411. Jeanne Gaskin Rohnert Park, CA As an Early Intervention Specialist working with families
with children of ages birth through three, I know many
clients whose children have been served through CCS. If
the eligibility standards are changed, I know many families
who could not afford to pay privately for these necessary
therapies for their children. This would be a tragedy and
have great adverse affect on the quality of their children's
lives. This would create an enormous stress to families of
chidlren with special needs who already contend with so
many additional stressors.
5,412. Becky Watkins WHITTIER, CA
5,413. Donna Jones Reno, NV My granddaughter is using your services.
5,414. Deeanne Stark DANVILLE, CA
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Name From Comments
5,415. Patricia McGowan Sonora, CA We HAVE to take care of our Children!
5,416. Michelle Canaria San Diego, CA
5,417. Paula Emmons Sacramento, CA
5,418. kirsten sharnee Santa Cruz, CA My daughter and friends rely on CCS for their physical and
mental well being. CCS has made a huge difference in our
familys.
5,419. Candice Riggott SAN DIEGO, CA
5,420. Natalie Rowe HOWELL, MI
5,421. Mary Warrick roseville, CA
5,422. Christy Gilmore Aliso Viejo, CA
5,423. Laura Mancilla Ventura, CA
5,424. TIFFANY CLARK Penn Valley, CA
5,425. Susan Eakin DANVILLE, CA
5,426. Mari Azuras San Bruno, CA
5,427. Samantha Larson Madison, WI
5,428. Jon Scofield Soquel, CA
5,429. paul blish danville, CA
5,430. Katrina Roberts Tulare, CA This affects a family member and neighbors.
5,431. Kathy Macias COLTON, CA
5,432. Magnus Holmen Los Angeles, CA
5,433. doug nace DUNLAP ACRES, CA
5,434. Kimberly Miller Oakland, CA My Son recieves Ot and Pt and has been for six
years..please help us continue to get the vital needs from
CCS our children really need these services.
5,435. Mark Avellan San Gabriel, CA
5,436. Derek McAuley San Jose, CA
5,437. Noemi Espadas ONTARIO, CA
5,438. crystal estrada Montclair, CA
5,439. susan west apple creek, OH my son is a heart transplant baby
5,440. Jutta Lulies LOS GATOS, CA
5,441. Shirley Brown Tiburon, CA
5,442. Robert Bates San Diego, CA
5,443. Beatriz Lituanio San Rafael, CA
5,444. Kathy Bolton Carmichael, CA
5,445. Lynn Carlomagno Novato, CA This is important for the service it provides to my grandson
and children who need this. They have enough challenges
5,446. Jill Vasilevskis San Jose, CA
5,447. Andrea DeRochi Corte Madera, CA
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Name From Comments
5,448. April Smith NAPA, CA
5,449. jennifer johnson windsor, CA These services are too important to stop being financially
feasible for all families.
5,450. Nina Sanborn San Ramon, CA
5,451. Carla Montagno Coarsegold, CA
5,452. Pat Ericson Laverne, CA
5,453. Kathleen Chasey SOQUEL, CA
5,454. Jennifer Yeamans San Diego, CA
5,455. Brian Shapiro Salinas, CA
5,456. Talesa Santos San Leandro, CA I know of dear friends and family that desperately rely on
this.
5,457. Rachel DeGeorge San Diego, CA Children Deserve a chance
5,458. Jennifer Goss Santa rosa, CA My step daughter recieves this vital therapy & it isn't
something that I believe should be cut.
5,459. Rachael Chavez Chula Vista, CA
5,460. Nicole Wayda Redding, CA
5,461. Hyosun Hong Montclair, CA
5,462. Barbra Agazzi Petaluma, CA
5,463. Susan Maynard Reno, NV I have been employed in the Education field for over 20
years and have witnessed children who struggle with
special needs. I also have family members that required
therapy for special needs of all sorts. Sincerely, Susan
Maynard
5,464. Shanti Guntupalli Santa Clara, CA
5,465. merritt grooms palo alto, CA We WILL NOT be able to afford paying out of pocket for
our daughters therapy. She is 3 years old w/ cerebral
palsy. Her therapist Veronica is huge reason she stays
encouraged to do her exercises each week. We live pay
check to paycheck... barely. WHY why why are you
slashing funding for handicap children!? Outraged and
baffled in California,
Merritt A Grooms.
take away CCS, take away my daughter being able to walk
normal. $4000 just for braces. Doesnt include therapy.
Outrageous.
5,466. Judith Garces San Diego, CA
5,467. Julie Kornbluth San Diego, CA
5,468. Irene & Rick
Landwehr
Oceanside, CA
5,469. Julia Cregor CAIRNS CORNER,
CA
5,470. Jennalise Barnes Bolinas, CA
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Name From Comments
5,471. deborah Gerrish San Diego, CA
5,472. Anne Richardson S.Pas, CA Families have enough to worry about without therapy
costs.
5,473. Barbara Wein San Francisco, CA
5,474. Mary Aron San Jose, CA My son goes to CCS! He NEEDS his therapy! PLEASE
don't take it away from him!
5,475. Pierre Saslawsky Palo Alto, CA My daughter has cerebral palsy. My annual income for the
past year is higher than $40,000 but I am currently
unemployed. How I'm going to pay for her therapy after the
budget cuts?
5,476. James Beard Los Angeles, CA A very close friend of mine has a child that requires this
therapy. Knowing that making just enough not to qualify
would mean tough times for many families. Families that
can't afford these treatments on their own, can and will find
a way to help their children, but the cost to quality of life for
these children and their families would be a terrible thing.
5,477. Annie Wynn Aptos, CA My friend's child, Liam, has been helped for 6 years by this
program. From a 1 pound 9 oz preemie to a thriving, loving
boy, and this program had a LOT to do with that. Please
keep funding it. Thank you!
5,478. Willow Sanders WINDSOR, CA
5,479. Gretchen Dryden San Francisco, CA
5,480. Brenda Rivera MONTCLAIR, CA
5,481. MILTON
SANDOVAL
CORONA, CA
5,482. Brian Maeda Los Angeles, CA
5,483. Pooja Doshi Northridge, CA I work with kids who benefit from these services greatly,
and want to help save these programs!
5,484. g liddil san diego, CA
5,485. moya watson San Francisco, CA
5,486. leslie wikholm san diego, CA
5,487. Lisa Vischer CAMPBELL, CA
5,488. Karen Hale The Woodlands, TX
5,489. Brett Cifaldi CORONA, CA
5,490. Sonia Gupta KIHEI, HI
5,491. Deep Trikannad Irvine, CA
5,492. Francisco Diaz Richmond, CA
5,493. Reema Rani LOS ANGELES, CA
5,494. Marisa Bowlden Citrus Heights, CA
5,495. P Mehta Canoga Park, CA
5,496. Mima Arroyo San Leandro, CA
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Name From Comments
5,497. Nikita Maniar Weston, FL
5,498. Shon Poiesz Santa Clara, CA
5,499. Toni Landon Auburn, CA My child is on the Autism spectrum and needs services!
5,500. Steve Schick Los Altos, CA
5,501. Tina Patel Irvine, CA
5,502. Mark Flaa San Jose, CA
5,503. Chris Norris San Rafael, CA My 8 year old son suffered a cerebral hemorrhage at 5
months old. As a result he has severe developmental
delays and has relied on CCS for therapy services. This is
a critical service to families with special needs - eliminating
funding would put a significant burden on us.
5,504. Rishi Doshi Northridge, CA
5,505. b m Lake Forest, CA I care
5,506. Vivi Tziouvaras Santa Barbara, CA
5,507. Alicia Clark Santa Rosa, CA
5,508. Bridgette Ramirez Victorville, CA
5,509. Scott Bateman Yucaipa, CA My wife and I are guardian/ Grand parents of a two year
old Arthrogrypodic baby name Riley who has
arthrogryposis AKA Amyoplasia Congenita Disruptive
Sequence. At birth Riley's limbs, hands, feet, fingers, and
toes were all twisted and bound up, I wish there was a way
to promote pictures. Riley needs two visits a week to
physical therapy and occupational therapy plus orthopedic
surgeon visits for both arms and legs, as well as a orthotics
for splints for the aerms, hands, and fingers as well as
ponsetti boots with the bar between the boots for the
ankles, feet, and toes. I am a veteran of the armed forces
and I am a tax payer why should my grand daughter do
without and immigrants sneak in Ca and take up what we
work for and pay taxes on Governor Brown?
5,510. Diane Turnbaugh Orange, CA
5,511. s shapiro Santa Monica, CA Relatives that benefit from this program.
5,512. Josanna Schiele Redwood City, CA My son gets therapy through CCS
5,513. Summer Duppen FELTON, CA
5,514. issam rida Las Vegas, NV
5,515. Jen Danis San Diego, CA
5,516. Taylor Basilico Vallejo, CA Our son is a client with CCS
5,517. Robin Martin San Diego, CA
5,518. Nicole Ducarroz Glen Ellen, CA Services like these help educate our children, we cannot
cut this as when they get this sort of therapy, children can
become and be important future leaders.
5,519. Cheryl Sidel LOS ALTOS, CA
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Name From Comments
5,520. Dan Cohen Los Angeles, CA
5,521. Darin Schneider CLOVIS, CA
5,522. Jeanette H Fairfax, CA
5,523. Nancy Thomsen Columbia, CA I know personally how much good these services do.
5,524. Cynthia Suarez Fresno, CA I work in Child Protective Services and this service is
critical to help children who have been abused and
neglected. CCS helps our most vulnerable citizens, who
have been harmed through no fault of their own.
5,525. Tanya Valintino Hayward, CA
5,526. Julian Fantechi San Diego, CA These children need these services. Cut out the research
studies to explore the mating rituals of geese or something.
5,527. tracy ngo Chino Hills, CA My 2yr old son was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and
congenital brain malformation when he was 6 mos old. He
has been receiving physical and occupational therapies
twice a week at the CCS Montclair Unit since he was
around 7 mos old. Due to the amazing, devoted help from
his therapists, my son has improved significantly with his
motor coordination. He's now able to hold his head up
while sitting up on his own. His feeding ability has also
improved tremendously. Although, he's not able to feed
himself yet, he has learned how to somewhat chew and
swallow his food from his occupational therapist. Currently,
his therapists are working on weight bearing to improve his
muscles'strength and his standing potential and my son is
really showing signs that someday he would be able to
walk! I'm so grateful to the MTP for helping my son
improve the quality of his life and am certain that this
program has helped many other children with conditions
similar to my son.
5,528. Lucie Thomas PALO ALTO, CA
5,529. Amy Dixon ROCKLIN, CA
5,530. Kathy Cox Moreno valley, CA
5,531. Leilani Makin San Jose, CA
5,532. parvin bagheri san diego, CA
5,533. Vickie Sweitzer SAN
BUENAVENTURA,
CA
5,534. Geeta Sheth La Palma, CA
5,535. Earle Makin San Jose, CA
5,536. Claire Fong chico, CA
5,537. Margaret Foster Soulsbyville, CA I work in the rehabilitation field and believe that our
children could use every advantage they can get. I believe
it's a great way to spend our taxes, on our children who will
be our future.
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Name From Comments
5,538. denise colwell HAWTHORNE, CA
5,539. Stephanie Faso San Jose, CA I received the physical therapy and occupational therapy
service from CCS for my first 21 years of my life, and the
therapy enriched my life. Without it, I would relied on more
equipment, which would be more expensive and would
cost more money from the state
5,540. Devin Ratoosh Albany, CA
5,541. Denise Olsen Modesto, CA I work with these children and I know there are no other
programs available to treat them.
5,542. carolyn Johnstone SAN JOSE, CA
5,543. Diane Mintz Berkeley, CA
5,544. Gregory Perez Albany, CA There is nothing more important than ensuring children
have basicx access to medical services. What an
embarrassment to the world to cut these types of services
to those most in need of them.
5,545. Clifford Frost Berkeley, CA This is a program that truly matters. It keeps alive the
notion that we live in a community, that the health and
well-being of all members of the community are important.
I'm happy to pay taxes to support this program!
5,546. Melissa Hyde OAKLAND, CA
5,547. Ashley Klejna Norfolk, MA
5,548. Laurie
Allen-Requa
Alameda, CA
5,549. Tracy Doige MODESTO, CA
5,550. Renee Frappier El Cerrito, CA
5,551. sarah howry VENTURA, CA
5,552. Brittany Fullerton SANTA CRUZ, CA
5,553. Chris Laios JAMESTOWN, CA
5,554. Janna richards berkeley, CA this isn't something kids "want" it's all something they
need! how could people even consider taking funding
away!?!
5,555. Karin Cornwall OAKLAND, CA
5,556. jodi nishimura Berkeley, CA
5,557. kevin Larson Sonora, CA
5,558. Cynthia Salveson Riverside, CA My daughter has received services from CCS before, and
my son may be able to also, if the funding is still there
when the times comes and my daughter and now my son
were or is in the Inland Regional Center. I know that Jesus
is in control and what ever happens is for a reason. To
everyone who reads this keep this in your prayers.
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Name From Comments
5,559. Maggie Forti Berkeley, CA It is enormously important that children receive these
benefits regardless of income. Parents with even one child
with a disability have their hands absolutely full. They can't
spend time proving wage earnings and the cuts will
disqualify far too many families and the financail burden is
far too great. This would be a burden that would break
these families backs.
5,560. Sam Sears MORADA, CA
5,561. dusty niday soulsbyville, CA
5,562. Jeannie Yanoska Livermore, CA The children need this, especially when the parents can't
afford. It is not the fault of the children.
5,563. jaki wiens ALAMEDA, CA
5,564. Timothy Lynch Berkeley, CA
5,565. Kirsten Dahl Oakland, CA Let us build a strong, bright and healthy future by caring for
our future properly NOW! WE LEAD BY EXAMPLE! Our
youth feeling considered, safe and cared for builds a safe
and healthy society.
5,566. Sheila Wolfe SACRAMENTO, CA
5,567. Judy Boyd Sonora, CA
5,568. Severine Secret SAN JOSE, CA
5,569. Carol Chivers San Jose, CA I know children who have benefited from these services
and it has made such a great difference in their lives.
5,570. Corinne Robinson OCEAN BEACH, CA
5,571. Erica Phillips Winnetka, CA
5,572. Gina Ingland SUNNYVALE, CA
5,573. Jennifer Melvin CAPITOLA, CA
5,574. Jessica gutshall ROCHESTER, PA
5,575. Vincent Hsu Northridge, CA
5,576. Georgia Kopel Oakland, CA A friend's daughter is receiving this and the parents feel it
helps them a LOT.
5,577. Jim Pearson Goleta, CA I am elementary school teacher with two fost-adopt special
needs children. I love my children desperately. But I cannot
afford to meet their medical and developmental needs
without the aid of CCS. With the help of this program may
children are doing well. Without this program their life
chances will be jeopardized. Their quality of life may be
diminished and society will lose the benefit of two
wonderful but challenged beings. We cannot as a society
survive being to short sighted.
5,578. Felicia Sheline Burton, OH
5,579. Mark Frappier Richmond, CA
5,580. Lori Pound hiram, GA Because Children are important
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Name From Comments
5,581. Sonal Rana Diamond Bar, CA
5,582. Ron Jeske Modesto, CA
5,583. kyle mcguire TWAIN HARTE, CA
5,584. julie weatherston pacifica, CA it's a no brainer really. children with special needs and their
parents must have access to these services regardless of
a family's financial status.
5,585. Rosemary
Rubalcava
5,586. Heather Dukes SANTA ROSA, CA
5,587. Amy Fitzgerald Pleasant Hill, CA
Apple Valley, CA Children with handicap need to be taught to overcome their
handicap and live as close to a normal life as possible.
Why deny them that right.
5,588. Dawn Jackson Powder Springs, GA I too have a special needs child with neurological
disorders. Give these children the opportunity to lead as
normal life as possible. Qualification shouldn't even be an
issue.
5,589. Kaliko Yandall San Diego, CA Children with severe disabilities require more medically
based therapy to increase their level of independence,
their health and overall quality of life. If this service is
eliminated, then the overall impact on society ( including
financial strain ) may not occur now, but will delay the
inevitable- financial hardship on families of these children,
but also on taxpayers.
5,590. nancy higgs houston, TX A lot of my clients depend on these very valuable and
necessary services!
5,591. Teresa Wong Berkeley, CA Services for the most vulnerable of our population should
be the last item to be cut.
5,592. Ellen Sanders OAKLAND, CA
5,593. Carl Michelsen Sebastopol, CA
5,594. Kerry Grolle San Luis Obispo, CA These children deserve the right to services which enable
them to live more independent lives.
5,595. Janine Acevedo Sebastopol, CA As an early intervention special educator, I've seen the
progress young children can make when they have PT, OT
and MTC services at CCS. The window of time to make
this progress is in these early years. Budget cuts not only
is short sighted, as the kids will just need way more
therapy, it is violating their human rights.
Please keep CCS's Medical Therapy Program helping the
young children who need it so much.
Thank you,
Janine Acevedo
5,596. john Griep yucaipa, CA
5,597. Chad Van Ness SONORA, CA
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Name From Comments
5,598. Christine Betts Watsonville, CA I have worked with children with special needs for the past
25 years. Pediatric therapists are highly specialized, and
outside of CCS, these services are not available in most
communities. If this budget proposal is passed, many of
these children will go without the therapy services that are
so vital in helping them become independent.
5,599. Brandi Davis SOULSBYVILLE, CA
5,600. John Boyce Moreno Valley, CA
5,601. kari popovic Petaluma, CA This is SO harmful! MY child has mild CP -- you don't take
services AWAY from the kids who are mildly afflicted, you
silly, stupid people! THEY are the ones that benefit THE
MOST! Without PT, my son would not have the level of
integration that he does. In his first grade class. Where he
KEEPS UP with his peers! Please. I dare you: come to
Meadow School in Petaluma and have a visit. Let me take
you around and show you why this is so wrong.
Oh, good grief. $40,000 in California? That's practically
homeless. You people need to stop. Just. STOP! Nobody
wants budget cuts, but to cut the budgets of people who
HAVE NO OTHER RESOURCES...that's INSANITY!
Schools can't manage with the paltry budgets they've
already got! Are you paying attention? Have you BEEN in
a school lately? Insurance companies will pay?
Hahaahahaaahaaahaaa. Very funny. You must be on
drugs. That is the silliest thing I've ever heard. I can't even
get our insurance company to pay for one-time visits, and
you want insurance companies to pay for long-term
medical care. You must be high. That's the only
POSSIBLE reason you'd propose something as completely
ludacris as that. I know that lately republicans (and yes,
even some of the democrats) have flirted with the idea that
the truth doesn't have to be the truth during an election
year. Or, when you want something really bad and don't
have the votes. OR when you're just bored and want to
start an insane rumor, like the one about the President
being born in Kenya, or "secret muslims" or "death
squads"...but the rest of us are resigned to the fact that
reality is at our kitchen tables. Needing breakfast and
hopefully, after a full day of school, a weekly visit to our PT
where we will learn some exercises to keep practicing
through the week so that when he goes to school on
Thursday, he can play sports with his school friends.
sincerely,
a fed-up, bewildered, flustered Petaluma VOTING mom
with a child who has mild CP.
Kari Popovic
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Name From Comments
5,602. Kimberly Kendall San Diego, CA AS an Occupational Therapist at a school with many kids
with special needs, I see the importance of CCS therapy
for these kids to improve their independence with their
daily living skills.
5,603. Karin Hilton West Hollywood, CA
5,604. Ava Scherneck Yucaipa, CA
5,605. mariella knutson san francisco, CA
5,606. Rick Escobar Cupertino, CA
5,607. Lisa Anderson Lake Forest, CA
5,608. Jessica Williams SONORA, CA
5,609. Virginia Miller Yuba City, CA
5,610. Jeanette Sung Boston, MA
5,611. Aimee Martens san diego, CA
5,612. Annette Neill Forest Knolls, CA We need to keep in mind the long term expense and
support these children will need. it is so important that they
receive all the services that help them reach their fullest
potential.Otherwise, they will be more limited as adults. In
California, $40000 a year is poverty level. Folks cannot
afford these services out of pocket and therefore the kids
won't get the services.Please don't make these cuts.
5,613. Janet Adams Penn Valley, CA
5,614. Julie Barfield San Diego, CA Access to medical care should be a right for everyone,
especially children.
5,615. Phillip Ristaino San Francisco, CA
5,616. Andrea Caldwell Soulsbyville, CA
5,617. Renee Whealen Oak Park, CA I have used CCS services for my daughter and would have
been lost without their assistance in helping her with her
speech therapy. I am also a PT and am well aware of how
devastating insurance cuts are to our profession. We need
to continue to practice quality care without being limited by
budget cuts.
5,618. Judy Miller Sacramento, CA I know firsthand how families struggle financially to provide
for children with special needs. My great nephew was born
premature and has special needs that his mother works to
make sure are met.
5,619. Carole Fender El Cerrito, CA My grandson has multiple special needs and he has
benefited tremendously from the CCS services he has
received over the past few years.
5,620. Jody Len Granite Bay, CA
5,621. Ruth Goldstone Oakland, CA
5,622. Jenni Basch BAYWOOD PARK,
CA
5,623. Flora Keilch SAN JOSE, CA
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Name From Comments
5,624. Lisa Grove Pismo Beach, CA
5,625. steven perunovich San Diego, CA
5,626. Jennifer Massie San Leandro, CA
5,627. Adam Basch Los Osos, CA
5,628. Jennifer Borch Brookfield, WI
5,629. Donna Rogers Modesto, CA
5,630. Rachel Tarver San Luis Obispo, CA My daughter was born with cerebral palsy which has
affected her ability to move through life like other children
her age. Without the therapy and medical services
provided by CCS, my daughter may not have learned to
walk, eat, and play. Please don't cut this life changing
services.
5,631. Sherry Moore Fremon, CA It's already physically and emotionally taxing for families to
deal with this type of conditions. Let's not add the financial
challenge.
5,632. Michelle Knutson San Rafael, CA
5,633. Lorraine Wood PORTLAND, OR
5,634. Alice Chavez National City, CA
5,635. Alisha Nash ENCINITAS, CA
5,636. Rebecca
Voorhees
Folsom, CA
5,637. john hughes danville, CA all children with maladies should be
assited toward a more productive life
5,638. Shannon Johns Fremont, CA My special students need these services.
5,639. Gabrielle Oldoerp EAST LONG BEACH,
CA
5,640. Lorin Kagehiro Oakland, CA
5,641. Stephanie
Redden
San Francisco, CA
5,642. Jason Voorhees Folsom, CA
5,643. Karen Stephens SUNNYVALE, CA
5,644. cheryl hanley elk grove, CA As a pediatric occupational therapist in California for the
last 35 years I am saddened and gravely disappointed by
the lack of support for CCS MTU services. The therapists
who work for CCS are very dedicated and talented in
providing services for their populations. We rely on them
heavily to continue services for kids as they leave the
hospital and return to their home communities. More kids
will be falling through the cracks, and there is enough of
that happening now. CCS MTU therapists are being
crippled by lack of support and are unable to provide
adequate services right now.
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Name From Comments
5,645. Diana Johnson Davis, CA The annual income is too low, it should be more like
120,00. It is unjust
5,646. Stephanie Hoff San Rafael, CA
5,647. Darlene
Armstrong
Scotts Valley, CA
5,648. ed ponce daly city, CA because my 3 year son has a neurological problems and
CCS therapy is our only hope for him....
5,649. Laura Hewitt Rowland hts, CA It is needed
5,650. Claire Hulstrom Marina, CA
5,651. Rina Hall Patterson, CA I have a son in the program and without this program my
son wouldn't get the therapy he needs. Doctors told us he
would never walk and his therapist has him walking in a
great trainner. Stop taking from our children. Why don't you
crack down on all the welfair fraud and California wouldn't
be in trouble.
5,652. Sandra Beck San Diego, CA
5,653. Kelli O'Neill Oakley, CA My daughter’s main diagnosis is Spina Bifida. She receives
OT, which has helped tremendously in teaching her how to
handle her daily living skills. She also receives PT on a
more aggressive schedule with the goal of her being able
to walk with the use of crutches. CCS has provided these
services with an amazing amount of skill, care and
compassion. Without CCS or even a reduced frequency of
visits, would impair my daughter’s ability of reaching her
goal of walking with purple crutches. We do not, as a one
income family, have the resources, financially or skillfully,
to provide these services. Please consider the quality of
life and joy of a 9 year girl who wants to walk with purple
crutches and have her daddy dance with her at the ball.
5,654. Jennifer Louie San Francisco, CA
5,655. Mable Scott Rancho Cucamonga,
CA
5,656. Rebecca Miksic San Diego, CA
My son has CP and the therapy he receives is very
important to his well being. If he is denied therapy through
CCS I would not be able to afford it. Please do not impose
income restrictions for CCS patients.
5,657. Kathy Steveson San Luis Obispo, CA It is importanat to me and my student population and my
trusted colleague.
5,658. Susana Rivas San Francisco, CA
5,659. Karen Rabb Modesto, CA
5,660. Brooke Stulz SOLANA BEACH, CA
5,661. Zachary Drake Alameda, CA This is extremely important to families with special needs
children.
5,662. Nicolas Radin LOS GATOS, CA
5,663. Jill Price LARKFIELD, CA
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Name From Comments
5,664. vanessa cisterna beverly hills, CA My son is a special needs child and so are many of my
friend's children. If he hadn't had the early intervention that
he is getting he may not have started talking yet. (he's
almost 4). Along with Speech Therapy, he also gets OT
and PT because he also needs those.
5,665. Kristy Barrette San Luis Obispo, CA This is important to me because all children deserve to
have the greatest opportunity to live a healthy life the best
they can. I know several children whose lives have been
greatly improved by programs such as those facing cuts.
Let's help theses children keep growing to be the best they
can be.
5,666. Lynne Lenger Santa cruz, CA
5,667. K G Berkeley, CA
5,668. Cara Gallagher Seattle, WA My dear friends daughter will be diretly affected by the
cuts. So many children benfit from the therepy that has
been provided.
5,669. Robert McCombs Arcata, CA
5,670. Jason Nash Encinitas, CA
5,671. Corie Didler Berkeley, CA
5,672. JAMES BOYD RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CA
5,673. Deniece Sesma BELLTOWN, CA
There are many kids that need help, The parents are
already under budget With day care etc.40K is just not
acceptable for the avearage Ca. family.
5,674. Cheri Love Los Osos, CA Giving a voice to those who need a voice. Services offered
to children make a great impact on their development and
ultimately their whole life. Families need support!
5,675. jessica reynante chula vista, CA
5,676. Somer Reese FAIRFIELD, CA
5,677. Debbie Lillo Saratoga, CA These individuals are among the most fragile and needy in
our communities. They should be the very last that we ever
cut services to
5,678. Rashmi
Sundareswara
Los Angeles, CA
5,679. Lisa Neff Chino Hills, CA
5,680. Patty Tausheck Santa Cruz, CA As a Special Educator for many years I see the progress
that students make in self-regulation that allows them to
access their education daily. Direct results of OT and PT
Services. A critical service for many students.
5,681. Andrew Gilbert San Diego, CA Currently, Occupational and Physical Therapists in the
schools have not been supporting student's with the
conditions of rebral Palsy, Spina bifida, Muscular
dystrophy, Rheumatoid arthritis, Spinal cord injuries,
Arthrogryposis, Osteogenesis imperfecta, Head injuries.
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Name From Comments
5,681. Andrew Gilbert San Diego, CA (continued from previous page)
School based therapists would require additional training
on how to meet these students needs. Additionally, school
districts would need to employ more OTs and PTs to
address the needs of students who are currently being
seen in CCS. SInce school OTs are also being paid by the
state, there would be no cost savings. Additionally,
students currently receiving CCS services have
neuro-motor needs that benefit from intervention in a clinic
environment. School Districts would not be able to meet
this need.
5,682. Rikki Moreno Berkeley, CA
5,683. Elaine Eger Benicia, CA As a special education administrator, I see the need for
services on a daily basis. For every service that another
agency does NOT provide, the school district i usually
considered the agency of last resort . Requests for School
Duistricts to fill in gaps have become crushing blows to the
service of education for which schools were built.
5,684. Tracy Lorenz San Francisco, CA My friends and family are affected and insurance does not
cover their costs. We need this!
5,685. cindy vanderpool FONTANA, CA
5,686. Ben Kou San Rafael, CA
5,687. ANDREA
HERNANDEZ
5,688. Hillary Rawlings Sacramento, CA
COLTON, CA I HAVE A FRIEND WHO IS A SINGLE MOTHER THAT
CANNOT AFFORD TO DO FOR HER CHILD IF THIS BILL
PASSES.
5,689. Brent Feller Upland, CA The kids need the help cut the money from the politicians
pay. If they had a child with a problem they would not be
cutting this program.
5,690. Kimberly
Tarasenko
Berkeley, CA
5,691. Chadwick Francis Sunnyvale, CA
5,692. Kay Altizer Napa, CA Children that have eligible disabilities require medically
necessary services need continued services through CCS.
In the absense of services, arents will request them from
school districts as educationally necessary services. This
cut only shifts services and expenses to school districts
without any additional revenue. School Districts are facing
revenue cuts also. Keep this service with the correct public
agency-CCS.
5,693. Robert Hudson palm springs, CA I beleive that we should protect and aid our legal Calif.
residents that need our help.
5,694. Gina Gonzalez ALTA LOMA, CA
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Name From Comments
5,695. Cathi Blackwood Sunnyvale, CA I have friends with children with disabilities. It is very
important that these services continue. Annual incomes of
$40,000 is just enough to house and feed your family and
they CANNOT pay for these therapies.
5,696. Mary Jane Burke Novato, CA I am a long-time educator and a fomer special education
teacher of severely handicapped students for whom CCS
services are crticial.
5,697. Julie King Mill Valley, CA I know from personal experience how important early
intervention services are for a child's entire life, and how
costly. This is a short sighted attempt to save money that
will cost more in the long run, not to mention the negative
impact on real lives.
5,698. Ray Pilla San Diego, CA because children need legs and broken legs are fixed by
physical therapists, sexy, sexy physical therapists.
5,699. navaneetha
subramanian
Sunnyvale, CA
5,700. samantha kahler highland, CA
5,701. Virginia Howard Marina del Rey, CA
5,702. Misty Scott FONTANA, CA
5,703. H Hunter-Reay orinda, CA
5,704. Karly Stern Camarillo, CA
5,705. Jamie Saltzman BEVERLY HILLS, CA
5,706. noel johnson MENLO PARK, CA
5,707. Charles & Clavell
Fender
5,708. Jennifer Thomas Oakland, CA
5,709. WILLIAM
WOODMAN
Kensington, CA Our great grandson needs protheses for his legs about
every 6 months and the private pay costs would be
prohibitive
RICHMOND, CA I have family directly benefiting from these services.
5,710. Laurell Mauro Fairfax Station, VA I worked for CCS/MTP for 17 years before moving to VA
and I have seen how the contium of care that the MTP
provides makes a significant difference in the lives of these
children and their families. I have seen first hand in states
that do not have the CCS/MTP system how fragmented the
care for these children is and how difficult it is for the
families to coordinate and communicate with all the
different parties involved in their child's care. CCS/MTP
offers not only therapy oversight for these children, but
also medical oversight through the MTC's and
casemanagement services through CCS administration
offices. These servcies help these children become more
independent and successful individuals.
5,711. Judith Black Heladsburg, CA These children deserve this program.
5,712. alana caudillo LOS ANGELES, CA
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Name From Comments
5,713. Miriam Barrere Oakland, CA I believe that health care is a basic right. As an RN, with an
emphasis on working in the pediatric population, I believe
that children and their families need all the support and
services to lead healthy lives.
5,714. lori ayers san francisco, CA Disabled kids deserve a chance. less bombs, more help for
american kids
5,715. Ron Tolliver FRESNO, CA
5,716. jessica miyashiro Artesia, CA many friends that depend on the services to help benefit
the grow and interaction of their children with others.
5,717. Erin Kagehiro El Cerrito, CA
5,718. Jaski Kohli San Ramon, CA
5,719. Nancy Frappier Pacifica, CA Children with special needs deserve all the help and
support they require. The budget should never be
balanced on the backs of these children. How could
anyone think of cutting these programs, it's awful. Please
don't do it.
5,720. michael ketring san bernardino, CA
5,721. Becky Johnson Ludington, MI
5,722. Emily Rakow CAPITOLA, CA
5,723. Michael Prather Sacramento, CA
5,724. heidi cermak ventura, CA Parents won't be ab;e to afford private services for PT and
OT. These services restore kids to function or prevent
further disabilities.
5,725. nettie vanduinen redlands, CA i am an early interventionist working with young children
and know that many of my families would not be able to
pay for these necessary services
5,726. Ricardo Espinola San Diego, CA
5,727. Zhongming Zhang Los Gatos, CA
5,728. Caroline Vance San Francisco, CA Because these children's success is vital to our state's
future.
5,729. Brad Putz Sonora, CA
5,730. John Schumacher Zollikon, Switzerland
5,731. Sharneth del
Sesto
Lafayette, CA Please help these children fulfill their potential. This is a
quality of life issue for children and their families. The more
mobility these children are able to achieve the healthier
they will be as well which in the end will save more money
than it costs now.
5,732. Sheryl Trainor Placerville, CA To whom it may concern~
As a parent I appreciated the support of community
programs that shared information on how to bring out the
potential of my child. As a therapist with young children
who have special needs, I see how early interventiopn has
empowered parents to meet their children's needs and
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Name From Comments
5,732. Sheryl Trainor Placerville, CA (continued from previous page)
prevent further affects of disabling conditions. Curtailing
funding for this medical therapy program would decrease
access to services for many of these children. Please
become more informed about these services and how it
would affect families and the community.
~ Sheryl Trainor
5,733. David Doige Modesto, CA
5,734. Stephanie
Gayoso
Covina, CA
5,735. Teresa Gonzales Oxnard, CA
5,736. Heidi Buchanan Placerville, CA
5,737. George Goolsby Cameron Park, CA
5,738. Maansi Shah Palmdale, CA
5,739. barbara diaz la puente, CA
5,740. Joe Linehan SAN FRANCISCO,
CA
5,741. Brandi Haefele BARSTOW, CA
5,742. Pierrette Duriez Sonoma, CA I have friends with an handicapped child.
5,743. brittany brown CASTALIAN SPG,
TN
5,744. Amy Feliss Aptos, CA Please say this isn't so! Keeping CCS going is the best for
kids with special neuro. & musculoskeletal needs.
Therapists & professionals are so well-versed in what's
needed to help our children to grow & develop to their
greatest potential! Please keep this program funded &
running!!!
5,745. robyn aguilar barstow, CA
5,746. Toki Strong San Rafael, CA I am a pediatric physical therapist and several of my
current patients will no longer be eligible for services. I
worry for those children as they will not be able to receive
the therapy they need to make the progress they are
capable of making through the benefits of direct physical
therapy.
5,747. Debra Simmons Grass Valley, CA
5,748. Brad Hughes Danville, CA
5,749. Stefanie Cadell ARROWHEAD
FARMS, CA
5,750. Genevieve
Sanders
El Cerrito, CA
5,751. Lisa Hielscher SAN FRANCISCO,
CA
5,752. Elizabeth Diaz Richmond, CA
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Name From Comments
5,753. Dena Armario
Lyons
Santa Clara, CA
5,754. Gavin Lovoi SAN JOSE, CA
5,755. Jeanne Towles Santa Barbara, CA My grandson requires therapy
5,756. Angela Shackford Ontario, CA
5,757. Ruth Trudeau Novato,, CA Personal reasons
5,758. Amanda Meyers Alamo, CA
5,759. Jennifer Feyling Woodside, CA
5,760. Sara Radin Santa Monica, CA One of my great grandsons has muscular dystrophy and I
know the financial burden his hard working parents would
have on top of the physical and emotional stress.
5,761. Gabe daSilva modesto, CA
5,762. Don Thomson CHULA VISTA, CA
5,763. Ann Plant Berkeley, CA
5,764. Erika Wild LAKESIDE, CA
5,765. Deana Estrada Junction City, KS
5,766. Maritza Jimenez santa Cruz, CA
5,767. JENNIFER
KROOG
Beverly Hills, CA
5,768. Jeanne Thomson Chula Vista, CA
5,769. anthony barrera Los Angeles, CA
5,770. Tanisha Henson Stockton, CA
5,771. Kelly McKay Oceanside, CA
5,772. Kiri Mah Oakland, CA
5,773. Susan Thomas Turlock, CA In rural areas of California, there is often a lack of PTs and
OTs experienced in working with young children and their
families. CCS provides a service not otherwise available to
families regardless of their ability to pay.
5,774. mary jane
lagrimas
5,775. Michael
Castanuela
5,776. Bonnie Pa ton Carmichael, CA
5,777. Randall
Daugherty
glendora, CA every Gods creation is important!
Las Vegas, NV I have a niece and nephew who are special needs (Spina
bifida). My sister has to care for them and would be
devastated if there was no program.
Orange, CA
5,778. Paul Holbrook San Diego, CA If you take away my daughter's benefits, we will not be
able to go to work. We will lose our income and lose our
home.
5,779. Mercedes
Negrete
Rosemead, CA
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Name From Comments
5,780. Audra Diaz Fresno, CA Providing children with needs who lack the financial
support with the appropriate medical care is the right thing
to do. Children should not suffer if their parents don't have
enough money to pay for the services they need.
5,781. Douglas Rundell Ventura, CA I am disabled with a type of Muscular Dystrophy and know
that some help is needed to allow disabled persons to
integrate in society. At least raise the number to $75,000
per annum income minimum. Thanks, Douglas
5,782. Robin Joden El Cerriro, CA Friend's son is autistic
5,783. Angie Walton Seal Beach, CA
5,784. Shweta Singh MORGAN HILL, CA
5,785. Jeanne Munesato Ojai, CA
5,786. simpson john Aliso Viejo, CA
5,787. paul katsaros oceanside, CA
5,788. Alison Bolz Davis, CA I have a son with severe hydrocephalus and significant
delays in all areas. He receives 5 hours of therapy a week
right now, and at a family income of $60K (well under
median) we would be cut off from services and unable to
pay for them privately. We would be severely underserved
and our son would suffer because of it.
5,789. Liliana Thomas UPLAND, CA
5,790. Erika Whitney Clovis, CA needed for many cps cases and foster referrals
5,791. Robert Mack,Jr Penn Valley, CA Having been an equipment consultant for over 22 years,I
am painfully aware of the expense of said equipment,and
the fact that the average family could not afford to
purchase it.
5,792. Nita Picchetti Scotts Valley, CA
5,793. Arin Rao Glendale, CA
5,794. IRENE GILBERT san jose, CA
5,795. Deana Rangel CONCORD, CA
5,796. Katelyn Heberling San Jose, CA
5,797. Joyce Stansbery Oxnard, CA I have seen first hand how therapy can make such a huge
impact for good for the children and their families
5,798. Colleen Chien Corte Madera, CA these families have already suffered enough. Give children
with special needs the chance they deserve.
5,799. Jan Jewell-Brown Oceanside, CA
5,800. diana frappier oakland, CA My cousin suffers from a disability and he requires
assistance in the form of braces, therapy, etc. We should
not be taking away services from disabled children!!
5,801. Wendy Kirk Pioneer, CA
5,802. Nina Connoy redondo beach, CA
5,803. Brian Canali San Jose, CA
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Name From Comments
5,804. Kelly Osborn SAN MATEO, CA
5,805. Lyn Judd San Jose, CA
5,806. thea altman Santa Barbara, CA
5,807. Shannon Grady SAN FRANCISCO,
CA
5,808. Margaret
Kagehiro
Berkeley, CA
5,809. Sarah Kirk LONG BEACH, CA
5,810. Margaret Smith Sonora, CA
5,811. Jonelle Chase Pacifica, CA All children deserve to be able to reach their potential -
even if their parents live above poverty.
5,812. Ashley Peterson HALF MOON BAY,
CA
5,813. Michelle
Cummings
5,814. Emery Kuo SUNNYVALE, CA
5,815. Ha Trinh San Francisco, CA
5,816. Karen McDowell Aptos, CA
5,817. Kimberly
Kalmanson
Salinas, CA Early intervention has been shown to be cost effective.
Current private insurance does not cover adequate
frequency for effective outcomes. Parents cannot afford to
pay out of pocket for the amount of therapy required to see
improved mobility or self care.
Los Angeles, CA
5,818. Kyrstle Barrera CHINO HILLS, CA
5,819. chuck epperson SAN LUIS OBISPO,
CA
5,820. Patrick Cummings Salinas, CA One key indicator of the greatness of a country/state is
how well the stronger members of that society care for the
aged and infirmed members of that society. Parents of
children with special needs bear an incredible load, both
emotionally and financially. The comprehensive services
offered by OT and PT at the various MTU's, throughout the
CCS system, offer care that is not available through any
other medical facilities in our state. This is a worthy cause,
one that deserves our tax dollars. Of significance is the
reality that if these services are cut in the short run, the
cost to our society will be greater in the long run, as these
children mature into adulthood, with physical conditions
that have not had proper intervention during their formative
years.
5,821. Steve Wilson CROCKETT, CA
5,822. MiMichelle
Megginson
NORCO, CA
5,823. Lara Williams OLYMPIA, WA
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Name From Comments
5,824. Greg Carter SHERMAN OAKS,
CA
5,825. Gail Sakai Modesto, CA generally, insurance coverage for therapy visits might be
10-12 visits ...these type of conditions require far more
than this as the needs will change as the children get
older. Pediatric therapy is a specialty in itself and general
therapists practicing in the community do not have the
expertise to adequately treat these children. The amount of
therapy an insurance coverage would handle would only
scratch the surface. why should those with incomes
greater than 40,000 have to have poorer quality of care for
their special needs child than those who are poorer.
5,826. Jeanne Ewy Oakland, CA Having worked with these families and children, I find it
hard to believe that we should want them to struggle
harder so that the wealthy can put more money in their
pockets.
5,827. Nancy Barrera Los angeles, CA
5,828. Mark Le Los Angeles, CA
5,829. MANUEL
BRICENO
SAN BERNARDINO,
CA
5,830. Lina Rizzo SAN JOSE, CA
5,831. Tian Wu Palo Alto, CA
5,832. Krista Burkling Twain Harte, CA
5,833. Diana Scott Yorba Linda, CA I can't imagine trying to live on a 40000 plus alittle over in
income and also try to pay for therapy for your
handicapped child . i would like to see the people who
write these bill and pass them live on this amount before
they pass such a bill , they would pause and think for a
change..
5,834. Rosalind Black Napa, CA These services are an investment for children's
independence. Without these services many if not most
families of middle income and below could not afford MTU
type services. Resulting in a need for more services
throughout their lives not less. These are not cost effective
cuts for the long term.
5,835. Oscar Sanchez SAN JOSE, CA
5,836. Emmi Ollila Espoo, Finland
5,837. Alexia Mazzone San Francisco, CA I work with children with special needs and know how
much this will impact all of my families.
5,838. Daniel
McQueeney
NAPA, CA
5,839. TOnya Brasher BRENTWOOD, CA
5,840. Shelley Merner
5,841. Jean Ryan Napa, CA
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Name From Comments
5,842. Chelsea Word Salinas, CA Because I have 2 children recieveing services from CCS
and do not qualify for Medical.
5,843. Kelly de la Torre san Diego, CA Therapy helps children in so many ways. Many need more
and the cost to families can break them if thee aren't
programs like this
5,844. Nancy Washwell Encinitas, CA It is an amazing program helping thousands of children
reach higher levels of independence. It is a program that is
changing lives.
5,845. Rachel Fink CARLSBAD, CA
5,846. Indra Chaudhary Napa, CA
5,847. Sheila Lee STATEN ISLAND, NY
5,848. Janette Shelton San Diego, CA
5,849. Elizabeth Overton SACRAMENTO, CA
5,850. aidee piedra san yidro, CA Thank. So please help does in god I do not have that
problem, but you never know . Maybe some day one of my
family members or even my own sons could need this
theraphy. So please help those in need.
5,851. Claire Chase sacrament, CA Have family and friends who need/use services
5,852. Shalien Izzi Sunnyvale, CA
5,853. Kristin Tkoch Vashib, WA
5,854. Carolyn
Blackmore
5,855. Katherine Dansie ELK RIDGE, UT
Sonora, CA Because I know many that make over $40,000 year both
single parents and couples who could not afford the
additional cost of care. I would like to see the CCS
program continue for those in need.
5,856. Byron Crowley Pleasant Hill, CA effects my nephew
5,857. Katherine
Andrade
SALINAS, CA
5,858. maria henderson anaheim, CA
5,859. Julia Wyman Sonora, CA Children in rural areas often have no other option than
CCS
5,860. Amanda Svitenko Mary Esther, FL
5,861. elizabeth cox canyon ctry, CA I work with handicaped children eveyday. These families
can not possibly afford the kind of care they need by their
own finances.The state can CUT SPENDING first and
leave these families alone.
5,862. Deborah Berkson Santa Cruz, CA
5,863. Ketan Rathod Milpitas, CA I have a child who is special.
5,864. Andrea Proulx Los Osos, CA
5,865. Julia Britt CASTRO VALLEY,
CA
5,866. Erika Hernandez KING CITY, CA
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Name From Comments
5,867. Shae Lorigan La Mesa, CA
5,868. Alison Shepherd King City, CA People w/ private insurance help keep the medical cost for
the state lower than it would if they had no insurance at all.
Cutting their benifits is cruel and not necessary. People
with no jobs and no insurance are bleeding this country dry
not the other way around. You should be ashamed to cut
funding for people who try to help by having their own
insurance on top of state funded programs. Everybody
knows the medical industry is a sham and being able to
cover expenses by having both state and private insurance
is what keeps most families afloat. Shame on you
California! Who are you helping by cutting this program
besides the millions of slackers who abuse the system!
5,869. Steve Geer Seaside, CA A close family friend has seen the positive benefits of CCS
for 2 of their children. One is still going through therapy,
the other can now walk because of the prescriptions for leg
braces, walkers and other helpful devices given by CCS.
The family paid for the devices out of pocket themselves,
the prescriptions came from CCS.
5,870. Deanna Duarte Arroyo Grande, CA
5,871. Sabrina Gularte Salinas, CA Because helath care assistance and coverage should not
be limited to low income families; just because you are not
on medical does nto mean that you have the money to pay
for these services.
5,872. Valarie Harrigan San Luis Obispo, CA
5,873. Sherie Kim San Luis Obispo, CA It would affect many children we work with on a daily basis
negatively.
5,874. Michael Mouisset Salinas, CA
5,875. Richard Downey Carmel Valley, CA
5,876. Robin Word Salinas, CA My niece and nephew receive services through CCS and I
have seen drastic improvement through their services.
5,877. Shannon Rapp Las Vegas, NV
5,878. Barbara
Stiles-Spitler
Nipomo, CA
5,879. Maryann Graham San Jose, CA I have a dear friend who has an amazing sone who was
born with a disability. No one knew ahead of time, and he
desperately needs Medical Therapy to learn to walk. He
will need multiple surgeries thorugh his life.
5,880. Anne Thomas Carmichael, CA I have a daughter who needed services as a child and
would have been an extreme burden on society had she
not been given the therapies she had to be able to walk
and do activities of daily living. The therapies she had
easily topped $100,000 over the years she was in therapy,
an amount most families could never afford who would
make "too much money" to qualify for the services they get
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Name From Comments
5,880. Anne Thomas Carmichael, CA (continued from previous page)
now and these children would grow up to be much more
expensive to society as adults when the government has to
pay to care for them when with the therapies the children
could become contributing members of society. Give them
a break the emotional and possible financial burden you
are asking is greater than any deserve. Give the children a
chance.
5,881. Ian Graham Chico, CA Two of my sisters children have disabilities and have been
using CCS with great success. It would be a shame to
know that children wouldn't be able to make the amount of
progress that my niece and nephew made (and are
making) without the help of CCS
5,882. Suzette Graham King City, CA I have two grandchildren who need these services. This bill
would cut them from these services and there is no real
affordable option left to help them. It is upsetting to see
criminals receive more services than the needy children of
California.
5,883. Hallie Hunt Berkeley, CA
5,884. Lizabeth Muir La Mesa, CA The poorly abused budget shouldn't be balanced on the
backs of those who can't walk!!!
5,885. renee valentino Santa Rosa, CA I am the mother of a child who needed therapies for
several years an dis now doing fine. I am also a pediatric
therapist in private practice, seeing the difficulties that arise
when kids are not properly served. We either fund CCS or
mandate that insurance companies fund the therapies the
kids need!!!!
5,886. Autumn Martin Morro Bay, CA
5,887. laurie anderson SALINAS, CA
5,888. Kristine Maas San Luis Obispo, CA
5,889. Steve Mouisset Litchfield park, AZ
5,890. Kim Holmes San Luis Obispo, CA As a public school district, we serve and care about all the
students who come to us. We recognize the special needs
of this population, but cutting this funding will negatively
impact those families and the families of all other students
- because those districts will have to use additional
resources to serve the special needs students.
5,891. Rebeckah Mitzner PRUNEDALE, CA
5,892. Emily Cappellano San Luis Obispo, CA The professionals at CCS's MTP are a vital part of
supporting our students and community. They are the
initial and on-going therapy for children who need early
intervention. They support families in knowing what to
expect developmentally, how to best help their child, and a
direct connection to additional services for that child. I rely
on my CCS therapists, as a special education teacher, to
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Name From Comments
5,892. Emily Cappellano San Luis Obispo, CA (continued from previous page)
work together as a team to best meet the needs of my
students' physical needs. They are a wealth of knowledge,
always aware of current research, funding, and new
technology. Cutting back on this program by limiting who
can receive this service is a dis-service to our
communities. These therapists are specialists in their work
with children with these specific disabilities. This support
should continue for ALL families regardless of their
income.
5,893. Brian Smalley Oakland, CA
5,894. Shawneen
Edgington
Salinas, CA
5,895. Rosie Escareno SALINAS, CA
5,896. Jennifer Murray Yucaipa, CA
5,897. karen sharp san luis obispo, CA I work in special education and I know how valuable and
necessary CCS is to my students and their families.
5,898. Kathleen Benedict Los Osos, CA I have many clients who use this valuable service to help
them in their daily lives. PLEASE DO NOT CUT THIS
PROGRAM. Please, help those who are less fortunate and
who can grow to live productive, independent lives. Early
intervention saves money.
5,899. Rebecca Conrow Arroyo Grande, CA CCS is the only option for our physically disabled students
to recieve occupational and physical therapy to address
their complex needs. I have personally worked with these
therapist as we share many students. They are highly
specialized in their fields and provide quaility treatment to
our students as well as support to teachers and families.
Please spare this program!
5,900. Nicol Huntington Sacramento, CA
5,901. Kathy Hamrick San Luis Obispo, CA I provided speech and language services for many children
who need CCS services.
5,902. Darcey Valerio ARCHER, ID
5,903. mary martinez San Diego, CA
5,904. Naomi Blakely Santa Margarita, CA The children served by CCS are amongst the neediest.
Their families, already reeling with the day to day
challenges of their child's condition, will be faced with a
huge financial hit for which there is no relief. This is
discrimination against those with disabilities, and our state
must recognize it as such and look elsewhere to fill the
deficit. I'll pay more taxes. Just ask.
5,905. Jeanne
Buchanan, OT/L
Los Osos, CA As a former CCS OT and current school-based OT, I feel
very strongly about the importance and need for
continuation and universal coverage of CCS MTP services
regardless of financial status. While it might appear to
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Name From Comments
5,905. Jeanne
Buchanan, OT/L
5,906. mark digiovanna San Jose, CA
5,907. Carol Geer Seaside, CA
5,908. Celia GOLD San Diego, CA
5,909. Jennifer Bahr Seaside, CA
5,910. Jodili Scharton COVINA, CA
5,911. jennifer ibarra SALINAS, CA
5,912. stephanie godfrey woodland hills, CA
5,913. miyhun kim MILL VALLEY, CA
5,914. Holly Linden Lemon Grove, CA
5,915. Nanette Murphy SALINAS, CA
5,916. Jo Ann Seddon Glendora, CA
5,917. Veronique
Richard
Los Osos, CA (continued from previous page)
"save" money with cuts to current funding initially, we
would very soon see an impact throughout CCS and other
healthcare and educational systems. I am very concerned
about how this might impact our state's already struggling
educational programs, as there would very likely be a
backlash of a severe and seriously impacting increase in
OT and PT needs in our schools. (CCS MTP and schools
currently work in collaboration to best meet the needs of
children from medical and educational models.) CCS MTP
provides an essential backbone of services (including
therapy interventions, parent education, physician
involvement, and central case management) throughout
the developmental years which would result in a
detrimental loss to the clients/families and increase the
burden on many other state and private systems if lost.
Please do not cut funding to this vital program or restrict
eligibility for MTP services.
EMERYVILLE, CA
5,918. Ann Nuno GILROY, CA
5,919. Fedilynn
Basobas-Cacao
5,920. Rowena Ortega Richmond, CA
Union City, CA My son has cerebral palsy and is in physical and
occupational therapy 2 times a week. With this budget cut,
we would be affected and would no longer qualify for
services through CCS. I have seen my son make progress
with the help of the CCS staff, I do not want to have to stop
and seek services else where.
5,921. Karen Paculba Los Gatos, CA When my son was born, we were told it was unlikely that
he'd ever walk because a cancerous tumor grew through
his spine while in utero. With excellent and continuous
therapy from CCS, he is now a thriving 8 year old who
runs, jumps and walks with the aid of orthotics. He was
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Name From Comments
5,921. Karen Paculba Los Gatos, CA (continued from previous page)
eligible for these services purely based on diagnosis. CCS
therapists are THE experts for children with orthotic issues.
Please do not take away this service and support that has
made a world of difference for my son. With the therapy, I
don't know if he would be ambulatory today.
5,922. Val Marshall Fort Bragg, CA
5,923. George Jang THOUSAND OAKS,
CA
5,924. Wilma Shellito Sunnyvale, CA
5,925. peter abuan COLMA, CA
5,926. Beth Henard San Luis Obispo, CA
5,927. Anita Meas S SAN FRAN, CA
5,928. Jennifer Shanks wauna, WA
5,929. Heather Graham Chico, CA
5,930. James Siana Carmelo, CA It is highly insensitive to ever deprive children with
(((special needs)))

Name From Comments
5,942. LAURA
BARCELLOS
TULARE, CA
5,943. Anie Peszynski SAN LUIS OBISPO,
CA
5,944. Stephanie
Selinger
Oakland, CA
5,945. Nathan Costa San Jose, CA I have a few family friends and clients with kids with special
needs and CCS' therapy and programs are CRUCIAL to
the development of these youngsters.
5,946. Natalie Simoneau SAN JOSE, CA
5,947. Ann PhillipsAnnPj VISALIA, CA
5,948. doug barrett MILLBRAE, CA
5,949. Melanie Henard Tulare, CA
5,950. Gailand Henard Fresno, CA My grandson has made significant progress through the
help provided via his weekly therapy visits. He is an
amazing child!!!
5,951. Christina Abel Dana Point, CA
5,952. Gina Seals VISALIA, CA
5,953. Paul Valadao SAN LUIS OBISPO,
CA
5,954. Christopher
Hersom
San Francisco, CA
5,955. Matthew Duthorn Garden Grove, CA
5,956. Lucille Walter Tulare, CA
5,957. Kay Rizzoli San Luis Obispo, CA
5,958. Adrienne De Fanti San Jose, CA
5,959. Nicole Moore TRACY, CA
5,960. Ritu Chitkara Palo Alto, CA I am a neonatologist. The services CCS provides for the
babies I care for are immeasurable. To cut these services
would be doing a huge disservice.
5,961. Katerine Gusdorf Mercer Island, WA As a Speech Pathologist I know how important early
intervention is for children with disabilities. The services
that these children recieve through CCS is invaluable and
alters a child's life in the most positive ways. Please
reconsider fully funding this essential program for children
with life altering disabilities.
5,962. Timothy Ory Fresno, CA My little friend Luke Henard needs these services that
have allowed him to make leaps and bounds in his
development. I dont want to see his learning and
development stunted by budget cuts!
5,963. Isthar Witt EL DORADO HILLS,
CA
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Name From Comments
5,964. Maryann
Saltonstall
Mill CValley, CA
5,965. Kris Word SALINAS, CA
5,966. Staci Collier Castro Valley, CA
5,967. Deborah Guillory Concord, CA
5,968. Susan Henard Tulare, CA
5,969. John Poppin San Rafael, CA My daughter is affected with spina bifida. If the income
eligibility passes, we will be excluded from state funds to
give her a more normal life. Although as a family we have
an income significantly greater than the national average,
our income (living in the San Francisco Bay Area) does not
allow us to pay for the care necessary for our daughter.
5,970. anne Poppin San Francisco, CA This is my grandaughter! All of these children desperately
need out help. How can we dare let them down? We bore
them. It is our responsibility to educate them.
5,971. Bin Liang Fremont, CA
5,972. margaret kerro San Luis Obispo, CA
5,973. karen vonnegut carmel valley, CA
5,974. Julianne Garnett Morgan Hill, CA
5,975. Paras Maniar SANTA MONICA, CA
5,976. David Henard Fresno, CA
5,977. Melissa Remmick Hollister, CA
5,978. Kiera Newton Danville, CA My 10 year old cousin utlilizes the CCS medical therapy
program, which is vital to maintaining and improving his
health.
5,979. kris waters san anselmo, CA
5,980. Carrie Tenney Salinas, CA
5,981. Shinje Tahk sunnyvale, CA
5,982. Anna Brannen SLO, CA Because services to people who actually need them are
getting cut, yet we will continue to see frivolous spending
on services that are not needed as urgently, example,
repaving a road that was just repaved a year ago and has
no damage.
5,983. Chris Schwarz Santa Clara, CA
5,984. Melissa Hawkins Hollister, CA
5,985. Alan Naguit Daly City, CA
5,986. eileen jacobs richmond, CA
5,987. Elizabeth
Anderson
5,988. Dianne Mouisset Salinas, CA
5,989. Carrie Ernest San Jose, CA
oakland, CA long time worker with children with exceptional needs who
need so much help - not to lose help
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Name From Comments
5,990. Rebecca Graham Davis, CA Because people I love use this service and it has changed
their lives.
5,991. Lynn Jackson Antioch, CA You're fortunate if you have never been touched by a child
with these special needs and they need and deserve all
the help they can get. It helps us all in the long run to have
these special needs children to function at the best of their
ability.
5,992. Darryl Chan Foster City, CA My wife spent 20 years with CCS and know how valuable
these life-changing and quality-improving these services
are to a very vulnerable population in our community.
5,993. Mari Mendoza Paso Robles, CA
5,994. Margarita Sanger REDWOOD CITY,
CA
5,995. Terrie Behler San Jose, CA
5,996. Kameron Amberg Encinitas, CA
5,997. Roger Stevens Jamestown, CA Every child with one of these conditions should never be
denied access to medical therapy.
5,998. Mar Mendoza Paso Robles, CA
5,999. Alexander Cremin Sunnyvale, CA
6,000. kevin nesse oakland, CA
6,001. Tammy Vitali Watsonville, CA My 17-year old daughter was born with cerebral palsy.
She's benefited from OT and PT since she was 3 years
old. Without this treatment, I truly believe her physical
condition would not be where she is today. She may not be
able to walk, but standing, sitting, and other daily activities
that most of us take for granted continue to improve with
her monthly visits. Why should special needs children need
to be penalized when the State and County should
consider other cost-savings measures?
6,002. Laura
Meissenburg
6,003. Paul Valadao San Luis Obispo, CA
6,004. Sean Riordan Sunnvale, CA
Bigfork, MT My grand nephew uses these services and has been
helped so much!
6,005. Kimberly Tweed saint helens, OR Children's early intervention services are key to providing a
platform for successful futures - spending money on these
programmes while kids are young leads to a decrease in
life-time care costs both by their families AND the state...
6,006. Joan Breiding San Francisco, CA
6,007. stuart rembaum berkeley, CA
6,008. shaylah ohara santa clara, CA
6,009. Meghan Taylor Sonora, CA
6,010. Sarah Spencer Livermore, CA
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Name From Comments
6,011. Celine Colgan SAN FRANCISCO,
CA
6,012. James Hersom San Jose, CA My grandson is a special needs child with cerebral palsy.
He currently receives both occupational and physical
therapy.
6,013. kerry corcoran Oakland, CA
6,014. Stephanie
Hersom
6,015. GARY FORMOSA SAN JOSE, CA
6,016. Jill McClure Menlo Park, CA
6,017. Jacqueline Quinn SAN JOSE, CA
San Jose, CA This has helped my grandson walk, see, and talk when he
was thought to be a vegetable.
6,018. Jay Harlow Berkeley, CA While there might be an argument for a financial means
test for these services, which are essential for anything like
normal participation in school and preparation for
productive careers, $40,000 in family income is a
ridiculously low threshold. Show me a community in
California where this level of income provides a standard of
living with money to spare for any family, let alone one
coping with serious disabilities.
6,019. Stephanie Coles Mountain House, CA
6,020. Stephanie Pratt Goleta, CA
6,021. Alyson Spencer San Diego, CA
6,022. Anna marc Carlsbad, CA
6,023. Jennifer Snowe San Luis Obispo, CA
6,024. Kimberley
Huddleston
Hesperia, CA I have a son with special needs and make over 40,000 a
year.
6,025. Kari Chao San Anselmo, CA We are currently receiving OT and PT services for our
three year old son through the MTP program of CCS.
These sessions are so incredibly valuable to our son's
achievement of mobility independence and consequently
his ability to engage with the world around him. There are
already so many challenges for families supporting a
special needs child, please don't add "access to therapy"
to the list.
6,026. Bill Hoffman San Jose, CA
6,027. Janet Burnham richmond, CA I work with students who use CCS services and know them
to be essential.Services and equipment for these children
are too expensive to put on the parents. This is not the
place to cut.
6,028. Faiwa Ip San Jose, CA
6,029. Angela Rollins Fairfax, CA
6,030. Julie Byrne Antioch, CA
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Name From Comments
6,031. Henry Jones Soquel, CA My good friends' daughter has been greatly helped by
these services. The difficulties my friends have faced to
help their daughter are difficult enough. Let's not ask
others with similar circumstances to face this alone.
6,032. Candice Ridge Bullhead City, AZ My 4-year-old cousin needs this therapy. He wouldn't be
walking right now if it wasn't for this program!
6,033. Kelly Kent Tampa, FL
6,034. Pete Harvey Antelope, CA
6,035. John Shull san jose, CA
6,036. AMy Daane SAn Luis Obispo, CA Early intervention therapy helps our children so much and
enables them to have many more opportunities. It also
helps out our public schools.
6,037. Veronika Evans Tustin, CA
6,038. Roger Campbell Salinas, CA We have many friends and family that benefit and need
this and similiar programs.
6,039. Lisa Sheetz Grass Valley, CA The many of the children that are served by CCS have
excessive medical bills that are not always covered by
insurance and one more fee for services the child needs
can be a great burden to the families.
6,040. Christopher
Brooks
Salinas, CA Children should never have opportunities taken from them
because of the greed of others
6,041. Nicholas Lituanio San Rafael, CA We have to take care of the most vulnerable members of
our society.
6,042. tip andrewsen SALINAS, CA
6,043. Margo Erickson Soulsbyville, CA
6,044. Richelle Koeppe Downey, CA I look at the children I have adopted ...and I cannot
express to you how very important CCS was/ is to our
lives. Many remark at what a wonderful job, or what a
miracle our family has wrought with our kids from where
they started to where they are now...it wasn't us. It was the
support of a team of specialists who gave multiple
therapies- OT, PT, Speech, swallow therapy- cardiology,
genetic, neurological, and developmental services. As we
speak, kids with special needs are being cut from
necessary medical tests and procedures due to cuts to
these services. With early intervention and services kids
can, and do beat the odds. Please contact your state
representatives and plead with them to support this
essential service.Please sign this petition. Please pass this
on!
6,045. Irma Gomez Salinas, CA If passed it will greatly impact family friends that have not
only one but two children with crippling disabilities. The
older child has seen positive results from CCS benefits and
we are hoping the same from the smaller child.
6,046. Rowena Hoang Kihei, HI
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Name From Comments
6,047. Mary Trudeau Thousand Oaks, CA My son has cerebral Palsy and we pay for our own health
insurance. We would never be able to afford for MTP care.
I am deeply concerned...
6,048. Jill Cleveland San Jose, CA I can definitely understand the budgetary constraints
California is currently facing. I also agree with putting in
some financial eligibility standards, but it shouldn't be all or
nothing. All families deserve assistance but maybe their
level of assistance is based on income. This type of
therapy for children is expensive and even a family that is
financially secure would be placed with a huge burden that
could require them to search for other government funding
in other areas because all of their money is going to
medical services. They need to come up with a better plan.
6,049. Marissa Dixon SAN CARLOS, CA
6,050. stevelecain
LeCain
sacramento, CA
6,051. Lauren Ward Portland, OR I have a niece who greatly needs this care. There are so
many others like her who need this care.
6,052. Linda Quirk Salinas, CA Our adopted children benefited from this service. Please
do not make it more difficult for children with disabilities to
be adopted.
6,053. Carina Cortez Pleasanton, CA
6,054. Marcy Garrett
6,055. Janice Kane Danville, CA
6,056. Gina Fornario San Francisco, CA
6,057. Leslie Evatz TAHOE VISTA, CA
6,058. Brittany Collier Antioch, CA Supporting my baby brother whom suffers from several
neurological and musculoskeletal disorders. My family will
need the continuous support
6,059. Lisa Worrell SAN JOSE, CA
6,060. Ginni Saunders Novato, CA My grandson has Special Needs
6,061. Deborah Meza San Jose, CA I have seen the difference it has made in my nephew who
benefited greatly from these sevices.
6,062. Eve Bergez Salinas, CA
6,063. Mollie Hagopian Sacramento, CA
6,064. Stacy Hall Arroyo Grande, CA Please don't cut services from kids who need it the most!!
6,065. Debbie Middleton Brentwood, CA If and when I have grandcildren, I would like to know there
is helpful options that California could provide if services
are needed due to financial help.
6,066. monica carranco fullerton, CA I have a child with special needs
6,067. Leslie Costes PRESCOTT VALLEY,
AZ
6,068. Nicole Garcia KING CITY, CA
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Name From Comments
6,069. Frank A Saunders Foster City, CA I urge you not to "save money" by cutting the Medical
Therapy Program or by subjecting its benefits to a means
test. A means test effectively eliminates those families in
the middle of the income distribution. As a society, as an
economy, we cannot afford to throw away any child, or to
deny that child to reach their full potential.
6,070. Julie McGregor Carmichael, CA For Karolyn and John
6,071. Donna Armour LAKESIDE, CA
6,072. Mary Bustamante Vallejo, CA
6,073. Jennifer Analla San Jose, CA
6,074. dale popa
6,075. Elizabeth Newby Salinas, CA Friend is effected by this.
6,076. Annmarie
Bustamante
San Francisco, CA
6,077. Peter Taus Plumas Lake, CA
6,078. david wash BOTHELL, WA
6,079. Wanda Rawlins ontario, CA Because little Bradley and so many others need their care.
This therapy is helping Bradley
6,080. Mark Swoiskin Mill Valley, CA
6,081. Andrea Saunders Foster City, CA
6,082. karen atkinson grass valley, CA
6,083. Faye Montoya Paso robles, CA
6,084. karen zapata salinas, CA Of all the programs to cut, this in NOT one of them. My
friend's need this program for their kids.
6,085. Phyllis Sabo Sacramento, CA I'm a special ed. teacher with students who benefit from
CCS services. The therapists of CCS do an amazing job
with our kids!
6,086. Elisa Garcia Capitola, CA
6,087. Nathalie Walpole SANTA BARBARA,
CA
6,088. Lois Nishimura San Jose, CA
6,089. Ann Jackson Tucson, AZ My grandson gets needed services through this program.
6,090. Rebekah Mott Rancho Cordova, CA I have 2 nephews and a niece that needs these programs.
They have made leaps and bounds and it is because of
these programs and the wonderful people. These
programs help the childern have a life that they would not
have. All families should be able to get the best care for
there kids no matter there finacial status.
6,091. Larry Ridge Hesperia, CA
6,092. Wayne Yoshida San Francisco, CA
6,093. Kara Davies raleigh, NC My son had a strokes at birth and would not be making the
progress he is today without these types of services.
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Name From Comments
6,094. colette taber Altadena, CA
6,095. shaival shah iowa cit, IA
6,096. Mareh Denarend San Jose, CA
6,097. HeatheR Lister SALINAS, CA
6,098. Winifred Rotz Sacramento, CA The children of the middle class need as much
help as the rich and poor.
6,099. Glendon
WashGlendonW
6,100. Denise Hays CAMPBELL, CA
San Jose, CA This state should not take away anything from those that
have nothing.
6,101. Kerri Matheson San Diego, CA I am a physical therapist who has been working for
California Children Services for 15 years. I have seen the
benefits of providing PT and OT services to children with
special needs. I feel that if you limit these services to
certain children based on their income, these children will
not be able to receive the same amount of quality,
consistent care that we are able to provide at CCS. If you
are relying on insurances and self pay for these services,
the quality of care is going to decrease. These children are
going to suffer and I feel that it is going to cost more
money to take care of these children as they grow older
and don't receive proper care. They are going to require
more surgeries to repair joint contractures and will end up
costing more money to purchase equipment. This is
another example of how hard working middle class citizens
and their children are going to suffer becasue they make
slightly too much money. This is shameful and wrong.
Please reconsider this proposal and allow all of the
children in California with physical disabilities to receive the
same quality of care. Don't punish hard working families
who are trying to do the best for their families.
6,102. m mcarthur Santa Cruz, CA
6,103. Brenna Rich San Diego, CA
6,104. Margaret Bourne Alameda, CA I think that the people of California would rather pay
increased taxes than balance the budget by cutting
services of children with development disabilities.
6,105. Eric Jones Thousand Oaks, CA
6,106. Jean Cunha CORRAL DE TIE, CA
6,107. Windy Iwaniuk Highland, CA My friend's daughter needs this program because without
this program she will not be able to walk...
6,108. Jason Cosso san mateo, CA
6,109. ShannoN
Giovannoli
SAN JOSE, CA
6,110. Kara Indelli San Jose, CA
6,111. Juliana Wayman SANTA SUSANA, CA
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Name From Comments
6,112. Shari Kaplan Redwood City, CA Some of my family members & friends here in California
have kids with special needs, so this is close to my heart!
6,113. Beth Riedler San Marcos, CA
6,114. Patrice Ekstrom Thousand Oaks, CA I have a son with cerebral palsy and he receives OT and
PT through California Children's Services. Paying for such
services would be a tremendous burden on us.
6,115. Emily Norcross Woodland, CA
6,116. Julie Elordi SALINAS, CA
6,117. Blythe Graves Salinas, CA
6,118. Nicolas Iwaniuk Highland, CA I have a friends daughter who needs this program in order
to help her walk.
6,119. Emily Barnes san diego, CA
6,120. Laura Martin San Jose, CA
6,121. Maureen Gilhooly Castro Valley, CA I have a son with special needs. Our insurance denies all
and everything related to his care. Without CCS services
we would have gone bankrupt paying for therapies on our
own. Our son who medical folks were not sure if he'd ever
walk can walk independently today! Thank you CCS!!
6,122. wendy solorio hollister, CA
6,123. Monica Sandoval Hollister, CA My son receives CCS services
6,124. Annette Butler Towanda, PA
6,125. Diane Dresser Kentfield, CA I have worked for Marin Co. Office of Education for 20yrs
and watched hundreds of children benefit from this
wonderful program including my grandson and the
grandson of one of my best friends. It must be there for
future generations of children with special needs.
6,126. Loretta Sandoval Los Banos, CA
6,127. Deborah Zimmer San Jose, CA
6,128. John Quinn SAN JOSE, CA
6,129. Julie Sato Anaheim, CA
6,130. Ryan Ballard TRACY, CA
6,131. Margaret Chase Windsor, CA Anything that will deprive children of any service that they
need is important to me. These permanent conditions
make living any kind of life impossible without therapy.
6,132. Courtney Kowitz TARZANA, CA
6,134. summer cronin university place, WA this is a critical service for those with physical disabilities.
there are less important services the state could (and
should) cut before considering this. i implore you to
reconsider and visit the families who's lives you are about
to impact negatively.
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Name From Comments
6,135. Angela Bennage Riverside, CA RN in a Nicu. One of my previous patients use these
services and wouldn't have recieved otherwise. Now he is
walking due to these services.
6,136. Lori Woodcock CLOVIS, CA
6,137. Gabriela Chavez SALINAS, CA
6,138. Cheri Ross Salinas, CA I have friends who this would affect very badly.
6,139. Jack Mingo ALAMEDA, CA
6,140. Jessica Cramer Pleasanton, CA
6,141. Rhonda Duggins FRUITRIDGE, CA
6,142. Jennifer Hamill Kentfield, CA
6,143. Jonathan Kagak Wildomar, CA http://i.imgur.com/2CUI4.jpg

Name From Comments
6,159. Margaret
McLaughlin
6,160. Melissa Uliasz Thousand Oaks, CA
6,161. JANE DAWSON Temecula, CA
San Bernardino, CA There are many children and ther families whose quality of
life has been forever improved due to therapy services. I
have been an Occupational Therapist for 39 years and did
work with CCS in Riverside, California for 4 of those years.
I now have a special needs Grandson who is receiving
CCS services and thriving.
6,162. rebekah correa thousand oaks, CA Children with significant neurological or musculoskeletal
disorders will lose vital therapuetic services without my
support. This would be a tragedy, since it affects there
quality of life.
6,163. Jen Styczynski Morgan HIll, CA
6,164. Stephanie Loyd Hollister, CA
6,165. Cat Tran San Jose, CA
6,166. Amy Powell BONNIE, UT
6,167. Melissa Martin Santa Barbara, CA
6,168. emily morgan SALINAS, CA
6,169. Lorie Speer Salinas, CA This issue is important to me because I have many friends
who would be affected.
6,170. Michael Catano REDWOOD CITY,
CA
6,171. Isaura Moran SPRING VALLEY,
CA
6,172. Carly simpson Carlsbad, CA
6,173. Paul Switenki Corte Madera, CA We save every dime so our special needs son will have a
reasonable standard of life after we're gone. This new
standard will compromise our ability to do so and cause
even more stress within our family of four. Please don't let
this happen.
6,174. Hanyong Cho Cupertino, CA
6,175. Michelle Lee Sacramento, CA
6,176. Rupa Shah Rancho Palos
Verdes, CA
6,177. Bonnie Frey Castro Valley, CA This is outrageous.
6,178. Diane Tachibana Los altos, CA
6,179. Vanessa Uribe Newark, CA
6,180. Donald Murphy San Jose, CA Our children are our future. We have short changed them
with our school system. Put them in massive debt with our
University system lets not let down those who need our
hope the most.
6,181. Aya I Venice, CA
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Name From Comments
6,182. Judith Gier san luis obispo, CA CCS programs help these disabled children to be able to
function and have a life that they would not have
otherwise. All families should be able to get this care for
their kids.
6,183. Juliette Brians Hollister, CA
6,184. Natasha Tan Castro Valley, CA
6,185. Wendy Grace Mountain View, CA
6,186. Lori McMacke carlsbad, CA
6,187. Stephani
Contreras
DOS VIENTOS
RANCH, CA
6,188. Kathy DuBois Lake Arrowhead, CA Children with special needs are entitled to services
6,189. megan elsea Sacramento, CA friends & family work w disabled kids
6,190. Melanie Cresci El Cerrito, CA
6,191. Ryan Starr SALINAS, CA
6,192. Mark Huddleston Hesperia, CA My son has benefited greatly from the services provided by
the CCS program. With the therapy he is now able to walk.
I do not think it would be fair for him or others like him if
services were stopped or never provided due to income of
the parents.
6,193. Renate
Huddleston
6,194. Michelle
Heatherington
Redlands, CA
SAN FRANCISCO,
CA
6,195. Kelly McNew BRENTWOOD, CA
6,196. Stephanie
Mehring
Vista, CA
6,197. Diana Carpenter Sonora, CA
6,198. Michael Wong HALF MOON BAY,
CA
6,199. Quinton Jones MANHATTAN, NY
6,200. Bonnie Mintun Davis, CA My daughter benefited greatly from CCS therapy. I don't
know where she would be without it!
6,201. Louann Smith Dallas, TX
6,202. Scott Whitlatch Beaumont, CA
6,203. Elizabeth Nelson San Jose, CA
6,204. Lisa Prasadi Hayward, CA
6,205. Felicity Crampton Los Angeles, CA A friends child has been treated for this and it's important
that everyone gets the same treatments reguardless of
financial hardships. A child shouldn't suffer because they
can't afford treatment.
6,206. Shea Brown PRUNEDALE, CA
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Name From Comments
6,207. JUDITH REEDY Redding, CA I am an Occupational Therapist serving these children,
many of whom would be unable to receive any therapy
services at all if these budget cuts go through. Without
therapy services, these children would no-doubt require
greater levels of care in the future, which would end up
costing higher levels of tax dollars. This will not save our
state money in the long run!!! I would be in favor of of a
nominal income-based co-pay for our services, but not of
cutting them all together based on income. We already
have children whose medical equipment coverage is
inadequate because their family's income is over $40,000,
so CCS does not cover their equipment, and their
insurance deductible is so high the family cannot afford to
pay for needed equipment/repairs. This is a big safety
issue for these children! We all know that insurance
coverage is becoming less affordable for employed
parents, and insurance coverage for therapies and
equipment is getting worse, not better.
6,208. Jessica Hill Enumclaw, WA
6,209. Kathleen Bravo Ontario, CA I've watched firsthand the struggles my son and
daughter-in-law have gone through financially and
emotional trying to give their son every opportunity to live a
normal happy little 4 year olds life, and hopefully the
opportunity to walk free of his walker. To be able to run,
jump, throw a baseball, kick a soccer ball, just as every
little boy wants to do. CCS has played a critical role in my
grandson progress, and hopefully with continued therapy
he will be able to accomplish those goals. Without the
services he receives from CCS he will suffer setbacks in
many areas. Lets be honest, just for starters, if the state
needs to cut somewhere how about cutting the ridiculous
perks a vast number of inmates receive, many of them
brought on their own fate, these children did not.
6,210. Catherine Luckett San Luis Obispo, CA I am a Speech/Language Pathologist working with
preschoolers. Many of the children I serve are CCS clients.
6,211. Maureen Caputo Sacramento, CA
6,212. Benn Camicia San Jose, CA Cutting child care services will not cure what is ailing
California's budget crisis.
6,213. So young Choi South pasadena, CA My son has cerebral palsy, he needs therapy more than
ever. Please, help us!
6,214. Judy Adams Santa Rosa, CA CCS has had the mandate to serve these children for over
80 years and there is NO other agency which serves these
children with medically necessary therapy.
6,215. Bernadette
Connolly
Menlo Park, CA
6,216. Devon Turner SANTA BARBARA,
CA
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Name From Comments
6,217. richard mcclure san jose, CA
6,218. Daniel Stephens Hemet, CA I work with CCS as a vender. Who will help the kids in
need.
6,219. Susan Silva Ontario, CA maybe the people asking for these cuts should take a few
less luxury vacations and give these children the help they
need for a condition they didn't ask for
6,220. mary lee Palo Alto, CA $40K combined income is too high a threshold to
determine eligibility. For those families who meet this
criteria, there may be other assistance available. However,
for the families that are stuck in the "middle-class" who do
not qualify for assistance but can barely afford to live in the
Bay Area, paying for Special Needs services out-of-pocket
would quickly push them into insurmountable debt. Please
use a needs-based criteria for prioritizing services. Thank
you.
6,221. Edmond Fong Carmel by the Sea,
CA
6,222. Patti Hunt Watsonville, CA
6,223. Katherine
Economou
Fallbrook, CA
Children don't have any choices with their health when
they are born; help them and their parents get the care
they need.
6,224. Ted Reeves Ontario, CA I have 2 friends with children with cerebral palsy.
6,225. ;Lee Walker san jose, CA
6,226. Jonathan Quinn San Bernardino, CA
6,227. Cardis Cruz-Sivils SALINAS, CA
6,228. MARIFEL
QUINAGON
SAN DIEGO, CA
6,229. Florinda Arce san diego, CA
6,230. JULIE RUFFIN SAN DIEGO, CA
6,231. Marcia Taack Banning, CA Anyone with a conscious mind would never approve cuts
to families struggling with the enormous responsibility of
caring for children with special needs. They need their OT
and PT therapy. Unless you have lived with a neurological
disability you don't understand the struggle it is just to
make it through a day and function in a society that doesn't
understand the challenges. Please do not cut services to
these children and their families. Help them to thrive. It's
just the right thing to do. Thank you.
6,232. Jo Anne
Young-Miles
San Diego, CA We have a moral responsibility to help handicapped
children.
6,233. Marsha Collier Bay Point, CA My grandson had brain trauma at birth. Without MTP, his
parent would not have been able to afford the services not
would he functionally advanced to the degree he has. It's a
crime to entertain make this program income driven and
eliminate children the opportunity for the service.
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Name From Comments
6,234. Richard Rowe Canton, GA My granddaughter was born with leg and arm issues that
require a certain level of physical therapy and surgery to
have any chance of a normal lift due to birth defect issues.
6,235. john benson CARLSBAD, CA
6,236. Melissa Garcia ALBANY, CA
6,238. Kelly Sheridan Poway, CA I am a physical therapist and my best friend's daughter has
a disability.
6,239. Callie Ernest Brentwood, CA My nephew utilizes these services!
6,240. Vicki Bazulto Ontario, CA
6,241. Judy Espeseth Hollister, CA
6,242. Loriani Eckerle Oakland, CA
6,243. Sheri Quistgard Napa, CA
6,244. sireenah cruse san diego, CA
6,245. Lauren Harris MANTECA, CA
6,246. Jeffrey Frazier Oakland, CA
6,247. lloyd miglio pittsburg, CA
6,248. Dana Armanino Greenbrae, CA
6,249. Laurie Larson Beaumont, CA My granddaughter has made amazing progress toward
leading a rewarding life. California Children's Services
have provided the framework and treatment which have
allowed this amazing child to strive for and attain goals
which were originally deemed impossible. She and her
parents have been and continue to be willing to do the
required work. Please do not take this most valuable
assistance away.
6,250. Debra Montoya Antelope, CA I work in special Ed. programs and I see the difference the
Therapy makes with the children and the smiles it puts on
there face when they are able to do things they couldn't do
before.
6,251. Jennifer Mathews San Rafael, CA My dear friends have a child who truly needs this therapy.
He is a wonderful boy who was born with a brain that is
shaped a little differently - he has a shunt and difficulty with
motor coordination. The therapies he has received have
helped so much! At one time they thought he would never
walk and now he does, but he still has a long way to go.
This family does make over the 40k that would discontinue
the states support of his treatments - but I truly believe the
support for this treatment must continue. The cost in the
long run on our society for the care of these children - if
they become adults who do not function as well because
they do not receive help now - will not be worth the
savings.
6,252. Elizabeth Vincent Palo Alto, CA
6,253. John Goldeen Walnut Creek, CA Ilike kids!!!
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Name From Comments
6,254. Karen Fishkin San Francisco, CA
6,255. Mekela Busbee Concord, CA
6,256. donna sauceda northfork, CA I have a grandaughter with Cerebral Palsy and will lose her
physical and occupational therapy..
6,257. Tonya Jackson Hayward, CA
6,258. Madeline Heitman Scotts Valley, CA My little baby cousin and her brother need to go to medical
therapy this effects their family largely and I don't want to
see this negative effect happening to loved ones or
strangers, its not right!
6,259. Alexis Rohner Oak Park, CA This program is crucial to kids that have disabilities.
6,260. Julie Fagan Fresno, CA My nephew has cerebral palsy and the services that he
receives are invaluable. He has learned so much and been
helped physically, mentally and emotionally. His care team
has meant the difference in his future. He needs these
services. Please don't take this away!
6,261. Marilyn Tripp Salinas, CA
6,262. Katherine Gunther Santa Monica, CA
6,263. Bethanni Hoffman ORCUTT, CA
6,264. Angela Benjamin Napa, CA all children deserve this
6,265. Mark Camperi San Francisco, CO Cerebral Palsy is a terrible disease. I am happy to support
this program with my tax dollars.
6,266. Wendy
Cardamone
6,267. Aimee Snyder Santa Maria, CA
Palo Alto, CA My daughter needs these services. She has surgery late
last year and needs the therapist to help increase and
keep the range of motion she has gained from the surgery.
The surgery is not a 100% fix and the weekly attention,
homework assignments, and care given by our CCS
therapist helps us at home keep the mobility of her arm
and may even increase her ability over time to become as
normal as any other child with out this disability. Please do
not cut these services from the budget. Do not harm the
children with this budget cut.
6,268. daniel frelke riverside, CA I've personally seen the good that CCS therapy units do on
a daily basis. The therapists and staff are top notch, and
we're lucky to have them.
6,269. June Thomas Mariposa, CA
6,270. Vann Johnson SAN DIEGO, CA
6,271. Mark Hawkins Santa rosa, CA It will end up costing taxpayers much more in the future if
these patients don't receive therapy services
6,272. Susan Sakamoto San Jose, CA
6,275. Vincent Patti Long Beach, CA I have an nephew with special needs and we had someone
who lived in the neighborhood with a MS who needed to be
masaged and otherwise cared for every day.
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Name From Comments
6,276. Annabelle
Ramirez
6,277. Stacie Larson Tracy, CA
6,278. Jean Marinelli Sonora, CA
6,279. Barbara Witt Nevada City, CA
6,280. S Mimnaugh Bakersfield, CA
Tracy, CA Because it affects people I care about!
6,281. D. Doporto Sacramento, CA Our oldest grandson has cerebral palsy. We have seen the
enormous improvement of his physical abilities with
therapy. He would be unable to walk at all if not for
therapy. It is miraculous and should be provided to all
disabled who will benefit. Muscles atrophy and mobility is
restricted without PT and OT placing a bigger burden on
parents and the community. The bell can't be unrung if
funding is eliminated.
6,282. sarah hosey BALDY MESA, CA
6,283. Michael Conroy Santa Barbara, CA
6,284. Frances Bates Beaumont Ca, CA I feel parents with special needs children need all the
financial support possible. I feel that if this alignment goes
into effect. Some children will not receive the therapy they
need if the family has to make a choice of rent and
groceries, verses assistance for their child.
6,285. Michael Dame Mililani, HI
6,286. Frank Bravo ONTARIO, CA
6,287. Devin Scott Santa Barbara, CA
6,288. Michelle Almaraz Rancho Cucamonga,
CA
6,289. Tim Fu Fremont, CA
I have a friend Tamika Hamilton that barely makes it and
works full time with 2 daughters one of whch has cerebral
palsy and is 19 months old. She would not be able to
afford the proper therapy care otherwise.
6,290. Katie Thatcher Santa Barbara, CA I have a number of friends with special needs kids who
without this could not afford to get the services they need
for their children. PLEASE do not take this away from
them!
6,291. James Scott Dixon, CA
6,292. lorraine jewell San Clemente, CA These therapists provide a vital service in their
communities to some very special needs children and their
families.
6,293. sandra veigel Northridge, CA
6,294. Carrie-Louise
Hingston
Southampton, United
Kingdom
6,295. Weston Mick Camarillo, CA We, as a country, should take care of the less fortunate.
Not the lazy or bankrupt.
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Name From Comments
6,296. Rebecca Oliveri THOUSAND OAKS,
CA
6,297. Daniela
Gemignani
Mar del Plata,
Argentina
6,298. maureen barry los angeles, CA
6,299. Evelyn Gonzalez Chatsworth, CA
6,300. Priscilla Sanchez WOODLAND HILLS,
CA
6,301. Federico
Gonzalez
6,302. Barbara
Hernandez
CHATSWORTH, CA
PANTHER CREEK,
TX
6,303. carola bianco buenos aires,
Argentina
6,304. Amanda
Thompson
The youngest daughter of a friend of mine has RETT
syndrome.
Oakland, CA my sister had Osteogenesisimperfecta...she needed these
services and had them due to my parents both working at
Ford Motor...but what if they weren't???
6,305. Jennifer Guerin Santa Barbara, CA I have helped take care of a special needs boy for the past
8 years who happens to be a triplet. Without this care he
received for free his parents would not have had the
money to provide him with this care. He has benefited
greatly from this service and without it he wouldn't be
walking today. This would be especially difficult for him as
he is the only one of the triplets that has physical
disabilities and this therapy has allowed him to catch up in
his development and can now participate in activities along
side them.
6,306. Carol Stengem SAN
BUENAVENTURA,
CA
6,307. Kathleen
Matranga
Sacramento, CA
6,308. Crystal Bates Redding, CA I have a son who receives services through CCS.
6,309. Megan deSimone Broomfield, CO
6,310. CraIg Bement NAPA, CA
6,311. FEderico
Gonzalez
CHATSWORTH, CA
6,312. Colette Snyder San Ramon, CA
6,313. Krystin Beaver Windsor, CA
6,314. Katie
Krabbenschmidt
MONTARA, CA
6,315. Susan Peterson LINCOLN, CA
6,316. Cecilia Gumucio LOS ANGELES, CA
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Name From Comments
6,317. Marci Morris SAN FRANCISCO,
CA
6,318. Elizabeth Soetaert El Dorado, CA
6,319. K Arnaud San Rafael, CA
6,320. Kerrie Robison Sonora, CA
6,321. Susan Willrich Piedmont, CA
6,322. Joyce Yin Sunnyvale, CA
6,323. Cassandra
Duggan
Kensington, CA
6,324. carisa brewee HOLLISTER, CA
6,325. catherine fontaine Danville, CA This is important to me because I work with these children
and I know if this program sets a financial limit for eligibility
the children won't get services. These children need
therapy that their insurance carriers won't provide. They
will maybe lucky to get 8-10 visits per year for disabilities
that are life long. Until Insurance companies cover these
children CCS is their only resource!
6,326. Viral Parekh Los Angeles, CA These children and their families need this support. The
cuts need to come from elsewhere.
6,327. Dora Wintor San Francisco, CA
6,328. Ariel Torres SALINAS, CA
6,329. Sandra Kaneki Rancho Cucamonga,
CA
6,330. Abigail
McArthur-Jones
Soquel, CA
6,331. lorelei reams prunedale, CA
6,332. Israel Aguirre Salinas, CA
6,333. leslie chavarin CHINA LAKE, CA
6,334. isabel cardenas HOLLISTER, CA
6,335. felix arbues gilroy, CA
6,336. Dan Quistgard Concord, CA My Grandson needs these programs. He has progressed
so far because of them.
6,337. William Ernest hollister, CA I have a young nephew with Autism, and his therapy is
very helpful to him
6,338. Xuyi Feng San Jose, CA
6,339. Catherine
Quistgard
6,340. emily contreras salinas, CA
6,341. Mary Cominos Salinas, CA
Kelseyville, CA With these services available to children with all kinds of
challenges they have a chance to thrive - without will be
near impossible for families to afford these services for thie
very special children
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Name From Comments
6,342. helen cominos San Luis Obispo, CA My darling niece is 8 years old and she has Cerebral
Palsy. I have seen her strive and make leaps of progress
with the MTP program, including PT and OT. Please,
please do not cut any funding to these programs!
6,343. parke godar San Luis Obispo, CA My niece has greatly benefitted from these services. She
has Cerebral Palsy and truly needs PT and OT to be
covered for her to continue her progress. Please continue
MTP at the current funding level.
6,344. elizabeth
salmon-omski
Walnut Creek, CA Services for children with special needs need to be added
not taken away. Shame on you! Try to put yourselves for
once in their shoes. Life is hard as it is with difficulties
these kids face every day of their lives. Please refocus
your cuts on services that don't affect the children or the
disabled.
6,345. Maritza Kim Pleasant Hill, CA I care about special needs children, and I care about the
middle class no being squeezed out of treatment options
for our children!
6,346. robert cole Salinas, CA I urge state leadership to recognize and responsibly fund
CCS and the essential benefits it provides to children like
our daughter who depends on CCS. Thank you.
6,347. Roberta Kelly Mission viejo, CA
6,348. Kevin Hooke REDWOOD CITY,
CA
6,349. Jamie Lankes San Diego, CA I think that for families that would not meet the financial
criteria to receive MTP services they would have difficulty
in finding a place that could provide equivalent services
and could potentially cost families thousands of dollars per
year. I also think that some families that currently have
private health insurance for their child may choose to
"institutionally deem" their child to receive therapy services
and the state may ultimately pay more money as the family
would stop using private insurance to pay for other medical
services and equipment.
6,350. Sheila Jones Sacramento, CA
6,351. Lisa Halperin Plesanton, CA The MTP is essential for all families with children who have
neuromuscular disabilities. The proposed cuts would
create an even greater disparity between those that need
the services and those that are receiving them. Additionally
the proposed cuts would trim less than one tenth of 1%
from the budget, but would negatively impact thousands of
children.
6,352. Russell Holmes Templeton, CA All kids deserve therapy services!
6,353. Juan Amador San Jose, CA
6,354. Fran LeClere HUTTO, TX
6,355. Ivor Schucking Laguna Beach, CA
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Name From Comments
6,356. Diane Middaugh Salinas, CA
6,357. susana bracco Stevenson Ranch,
CA
6,358. Joanne Larsen Templeton, CA Both as a nurse and a friend of someone who has a child
with special needs, this is an outrage! I see first hand the
benefits of therapy and know that without having programs
in place to defer some of the costs, my friend would not be
able to keep up with the financial demands that are
needed to keep her child in therapy. As a nurse, I am
appalled at the money that the state of California spends
on the medical care, a lot of which is not medically
necessary, for the prisoners of our state. We need to see
that our tax payers money goes to the deserving children
of our state..not the low life criminals that are sucking our
state of all of its economic resources.
6,359. Richard Snyder Concord, CA My grandson is helped by this program.
6,360. Jane Adelmann Newbury Park, CA
6,361. Jennifer Conti MILPITAS, CA
6,362. Nancy Selinger Geneva, IL My granddaughter, who lives in California, will need these
services.
6,363. Melinda Langston Boise, ID my niece needs these services to recover from a spinal
cord injury
6,364. nancy toledo Santa Clara, CA Friends and Family depend on these vital services
6,365. carole hill Cheshire, United
Kingdom
6,366. Dawn Mauel Los Altos, CA
6,367. Brian Murphy Sherman Oaks, CA
6,368. Yuko Young Salinas, CA I have a co-worker who is currently receiving this vital
service for her daughter. I believe it is critical for working
parents who are already doing all they can to provide the
best care for their children to continue to receive this
service without additional financial burden.
6,369. faye kampa salinas, CA
6,370. James Maddison Rochester, NY
6,371. Dyan
Goldhammer
BOISE, ID
6,372. Lolita Westergrem CHEROKEE, CA
6,373. Loren Daugerty SAN JOSE, CA
6,374. joann roby ventura, CA
6,375. Tina Alfinito San Andreas, CA Because children deserve to have the medical treatment
necessary for them to live healthy and happy! Why in the
%^&#$%%^ don't the politicians get their pay and pensions
and expense accounts cut??? They are the ones that
deserve the kick it the $%^*&%!!!!
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Name From Comments
6,376. phillip mimnaugh bakersfield, CA
6,377. micaela robertson mariposa, CA I currently work with mentally disable adults..they have it
hard enouh with out the help as children I could ony
imagine.
6,378. Nicole Shoraka Los Angeles, CA
6,379. Jeff wilcox EXETER, CA
6,380. Chrisine Tercero San Jose, CA
6,381. Terry Recht San Clemente, CA My daughter has special needs - please don't cut this
important program!
6,382. Paula Meeker m, CA
6,383. Arlene Finke Orange, CA
6,384. Scott Williams PACIFIC BEACH, CA
6,385. Marianne
Dempsey
6,386. maresa neesham ORANGE, CA
6,387. Shylene Daddario BAYONNE, NJ
Newbury Park, CA We receive services from the MTP for our son who has
cerebral palsy.
6,388. Robin Fpcha Pacifica, CA My daughter works in the children's services program. I
know how important her works is to her and her children
that she loves working with. This type of work has always
been her passion and the children are definitely in the best
hands.
6,389. Tammy
Wennmacher
6,390. Deborah
Zwolenkiewicz
Lakeside, CA
Pacific Grove, CA
6,391. kari rush costa mesa, CA
6,392. Allissa Curtis MODESTO, CA
6,393. Nicole Mayhugh CHICO, CA
6,394. Dominique
Briano-Mazique
Canoga Park, CA
6,395. James Wild LAKESIDE, CA
6,396. Angela Bean Waynesboro, VA
6,397. Toby Kurth San Francisco, CA
6,398. Maria Scarimbolo North hollywood, CA
6,399. Fiona West Canberra, Australia
6,400. Mayra Lopez SAN FRANCISCO,
CA
6,401. Jonathan Booth SONORA, CA
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Name From Comments
6,402. Janet Perryman Palm Desert, CA These services are needed and important for they have a
huge impact on the quality of children for the rest of there
lives! Find another place to cut and stop with cutting
childrens services, medical , schooling & otherwise!
6,403. Melissa Izzi El Dorado Hills, CA
6,404. Donna Miyahara Henderson, NV
6,405. jeanne gilmore Huntington Beach,
CA
6,407. Lisa Urciuoli Paso Robles, CA
6,408. Pamela Burdwell Seattle, WA
6,409. Alyssa D'Acosta PALM SPRINGS, CA
6,410. Julie Dunbar NEWPORT BEACH,
CA
6,411. Tom Ernest Grass Valley, CA
6,412. Peter Weiner Sugarloaf, CA
6,413. Vincent Munoz Lakeside, CA
6,414. teresa rodgers Rancho Cucamonga,
CA
Because we as the leading country in the world we must
always be able to help our people, not just the healthy part
of society but those who truly need and depend on us all.
6,415. Carolyn Conti Auburn, CA My niece had surgery for spina bifida . Something
happened during surgery and now she can no longer walk
and will need alot of therapy.
6,416. joan cominos Martinez, CA It should be of concern to everyone!
6,417. Donald Wemer Carmichael, CA
6,418. Shaun Mckay Carslbad, CA
6,419. Monique Mariscal Chino, CA It affects friend's of mine who's children need these
services!
6,420. Dana Eagen Loomis, CA
6,421. Jennifer Hsu Honolulu, HI
6,422. Richard Gilmore HUNTINGTN BCH,
CA
6,424. Lorraine Bingham San Leandro, CA
6,425. Louise Arnold POMONA, CA
6,426. TiffaNy Yates Lafayette, CA
6,427. Aubree Walmsley Winchester, CA My cousoin has Cerbral Palsy.
6,428. Tom Chen GRAY, ME
6,429. Bill Pieruccini Etna, CA
6,430. Karen Albertson Sonoma, CA
6,431. Marisa de
Saracho
N HOLLYWOOD, CA
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Name From Comments
6,432. Eva-Marie
Considine
6,433. Texana Timlin Palm Coast, FL
6,434. karin sanders Fremont, CA
6,435. Jeanette
Skaar-Floyd
Concord, CA My son has autism.
Los Angeles, CA
6,436. Sadie Furness Ben Lomond, CA
6,437. Diana Chavez Vallejo, CA
6,438. Karen Martin Hemet, CA a voice for one who can't speak.
6,439. susan borba santa cruz, CA
6,440. Charlene
Walmsley
Lemoore, CA
6,441. Elicia Phillips Oakland, CA We need to continue to support special needs children and
your proposed changes would eliminate services for
parents who are already struggling to provide service for
them.
6,442. Matt reuter SAN ANTONIO, TX
6,443. Debra Phillips Oakdale, CA My son will graduate from this program before these
changes take effect because he is an adult. But he would
not have gotten any help, had the program not provided
because few of the services would be paid by insurance
and I could not have afforded the help he needed. Please
don't look to cut off the disabled. It's not fair.
6,444. Wendy Garza SOQUEL, CA
6,445. Lynne Swanson Stockton, CA
6,446. Stephen
Walmsley
6,447. Audrianna
Anderson
Lemoore, CA Don't hit the most defenseless...cut the bureaucratic fat!
Hollister, CA
6,448. greg yates LAFAYETTE, CA
6,449. Elizabeth Wong San Jose, CA
6,450. Tam Hagan Pomona, CA
6,451. Sabrina Dumas Mill Valley, CA Have a child that has benefited from this program and
have seen many families that would not have the help their
child needs without it.
6,452. Lara Neitsch LIVE OAK, TX
6,454. Leeandra
Archdeacon
Hollister, CA We have NO Pediatric Therapist who is trained in
Duchenne close to us. We would have to travel an hour
and 20 minutes a week,one way to pay out of pocket for
just Physical therapy for my son. Having this be income
based is not even logical because HALF our income goes
to medication, travel cost for appointments, therapy,
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Name From Comments
6,454. Leeandra
Archdeacon
Hollister, CA (continued from previous page)
specialist appointments out of state. We can barely afford
groceries after paying for all my son's needs and now to
think we have to pay for PT and OT is going to push us
financially over the edge.
6,455. christi clark Hollister, CA As a parent of three special needs children, it is incredibly
important to my family that this funding not be cut.
6,456. Raelene Walker Capitola, CA
6,457. Sarah Mccay PENSACOLA, FL
6,458. Christina Roberts armona, CA My son would also benefit with therapy services. Please
consider helping children better their quality of lives by
offering them PT and OT services
6,459. Carol Laciste Mountain View, CA
6,460. Tammy Coniglio
6,461. Jessica Tucker Santa Clara, CA My son has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and will need
PT and OT once his symptoms begin in a few years.
6,462. L. Vierheilig Nipomo, CA It's a needed service to help the children grow up to be
productive, healthy adults.
6,463. samantha white Cameron Park, CA
6,464. Sal Archdeacon Hollister, CA
6,465. Cheryl Strane Hayward, CA
6,466. Rhonda Weir Carson, CA
6,467. Joan Danto
Garland
Los Angeles, CA
6,468. Teresa Sudmeier CASTRO VALLEY,
CA
6,469. Marilyn Galli SUNNYVALE, CA
6,470. Angela Eaves Yuba City, CA My son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes last year and
we honestly would not have made it without CCS.
6,471. Carolyn Willis Antioch, CA
6,472. Heather Altheide LUCERNE VALLEY,
CA
6,473. Gabriel
Lorette-Smith
Ben Lomond, CA
6,474. Heather Mayhew TIERRA BUENA, CA
6,475. Susannah Holt Glasgow, United
Kingdom
6,476. michele caruso boulder creeek, CA My close friend has a disabled daughter.
6,477. Kathy Knutson Salinas, CA
6,478. Myra Zheng SAN FRANCISCO,
CA
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Name From Comments
6,479. joseph mayo oakland, CA The children are our future!
6,480. Sharon Donoff Laguna Beach, CA Support of our children is primary requirement for a
successful America. It starts with education and
healthcare. Availability to physical and occupational
therapy is equivalent to having the appropriate medicine
for health.
6,481. niels larsen lafayette, CA I have twins with cerebral palsy which require intensive
therapy and CCS is an invaluable resource to my family.
My family will not qualify for CCS under the new budget
proposal.
6,482. Lee Ann Williams Moraga, CA I am an Occupational Therapist working as a private
practitioner. I use to work with CCS, and I know the value
of the service they provide. Many families will not be able
to afford private therapy services for their children, and the
schools cannot affort to deliver these services.
6,483. Julia Cominos Monterey, CA
6,484. Liesl Ridley Cameron Park, CA Because children are important to me, especially ones with
special needs.
6,485. LISA READER HIGHLAND, CA
6,486. Christa
Rosenbaum
Twain Harte, CA
6,487. Amanda Holiday Aliso Viejo, CA
6,488. Kristy Rotermund Nevada City, CA
6,489. Rachel Gee San Francisco, CA
6,490. Jovita Yip San Francisco, CA
6,492. GEORGE
BUNCH
6,493. Esther. Carranza Peoria, AZ
6,494. Dan Sammut LIVE OAK, CA
6,495. Elaine Leobg
6,496. Kimberlee Cresap carmel valley, CA
Freedom, CA These services are quite important for children and should
not be discouraged by requiring family payment.
6,498. Ashley Uyeshiro Los Angeles, CA EVERY child, regardless of their family's income or
parental status, needs to get services from CCS. This isn't
about if the parents can afford private insurance-based
therapy - it's about taking care of our pediatric population
to ensure they ALL grow up to be as productive and
functional as possible!
6,499. Melissa Musgrave San Luis Obispo, CA
6,500. Joy Yee San Francisco, CA
6,501. Jennifer Wang Redwood City, CA This will affect many families that really need this program.
6,502. Michael Griffith Murrieta, CA
6,503. Ruth Borden Reedley, CA
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Name From Comments
6,504. Danielle Schrader Walnut Creek, CA
6,505. Aileen Rios SUN, AZ
6,506. CATHERINE
POOLE
6,507. Ginger Pauley GLENDALE, CA
APTOS, CA WITH THE INCREASED COSTS OF MEDICAL CARE TO
INDIVIDUALS AND THE INCREASING COSTS OF
"LIVING" I AM AFRAID THE CHILDREN WILL NOT
RECEIVE THE THERAPY THEY NEED. THIS THERAPY
OFTEN HELPS PREVENT MANY OTHER MEDICAL
ISSUES THAT ARE FAR MORE COSTLY.
6,508. Andrea Souza Santa Clara, CA My friends' child is in need of physical therapy and this
would greatly affect them. Also, we should do whatever we
can for the children...after all they ARE our future, not to
sound cliche,
6,509. Devonne
Schoenfelder
6,510. Pattie Curtin lafayette, CA
6,511. maria pillazar ssf, CA
Danville, CA These families need our support.
6,512. Jennifer Hawkins Orinda, CA I'm a school nurse in California...and I understand the
resources for our children with special needs. We need to
support the students and give them the best possible
chance for success in our educational system.
6,513. JONATHAN
TOLEDO
NORWALK, CA
6,514. Agnes Howard Lakewood, CA
6,516. Amanbaoda Aga elk grove, CA
6,517. Jill Heuer Atascadero, CA
6,518. Kaye van Gilluwe Visalia`, CA
6,519. Melanie Fuentes murrieta, CA I have a younger cousin who is special needs and have
watched my aunt, a single mother, struggle with
government aide and programs being taken away because
of program budget cuts.I have seen how helpful these
prgrams can be and how necessary they are for children
with special needs in order to get ahead and improve many
skills they wouldn't otherwise be able to acquire without
paying insanely high therapy fees, which is not usually
financially possible for parents such as my aunt. It isn't fair
to our children.
6,520. Jesika D'Orsay Tuolumne, CA
6,521. Billie Easley Lemooe, CA
6,523. James Woods Watsonville, CA Families should not have to choose between food and
therapy for their children!
with an income of $40k/year, no family can afford Physical
and Occupational Therapy.
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Name From Comments
6,523. James Woods Watsonville, CA (continued from previous page)
In addition, therapy deferred is higher health care costs
later in life. This sort of cut is idiotic!
6,524. Mary Tucker El Dorado Hills, CA
6,525. Lisa Handley Seaside, CA A dear friend of our daughter & our entire family is an
8-year old special needs child.
6,526. Deborah ONeal Lafayette, CA
6,527. Cynthia Heintz SALINAS, CA
6,528. Patty Stone HERCULES, CA
6,529. David Tarica Los Gatos, CA
6,530. Dora McKean Salinas, CA
6,531. David Fruechting Los Angeles, CA
6,532. Marie Meagher South Lake Tahoe,
CA
6,533. Kelly Liebel Chino, CA
6,534. Bradley Senti Redlands, CA
6,535. Elisa Ciriello Hayward, CA ALL children needing some form of therapy should receive
it.
6,536. Tanya Mcginnid YUBA CITY, CA
6,537. Drew Engman Pinon Hills, CA I am an early childhood special education teacher and
work with young kids with severe and profound disabilities
at a school site which has a CCS MTU
6,538. Sonya Oaks Montgomery, AL I have a dear friend whos son has been diagnosed with
diabetes recently and can't afford the medicine and care.
6,539. Liza Yannon Daly City, CA Many children will be greatly affected by this budget cut
and will hurt their future of reaching their potential as they
can't even have the means to overcome their physical
limitations/disabilities.
I personally know one such child.
6,540. karen jovin pleasant hill, CA The people I know who do this are essential partners to
parents and kids to enabling them to strive towards
independence and/or choices - it takes very specialized
skills.
Making schools do this would completely overwhelm a
system that is already often stretched - it takes away from
focus on learning (and we need all the focus ) and would
fall by the wayside.
6,541. Benjamin Drumer Antioch, CA Family affected
6,542. margaret ruby Pacific Grove, CA
6,543. KaMan Liu Davis, CA
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Name From Comments
6,544. valerie stoll
schwimmer
Berkeley, CA This is the first time in the entire history of CCS that we will
be denying physical therapy to families based on income. It
is WRONG...what's next: Means testing for public schools?
Children under 3 years old will not be able to receive
therapy through school based IEPs becasue they are too
young to qualify. I have been a social worker in CCS since
1979 and am shocked and disheartened at the governor's
intended cuts in services.
6,545. sara theiss pacifica, CA I've seen children hugely benefit from this program. We
should value all our children and give them all a chance.
6,546. SatKartar Khalsa San Francisco, CA
6,547. Carol Paul San Rafael, CA Children need this! Let's not cut off services for the adults
of the future!
6,548. jenny lee Redwood City, CA
6,549. Nikki Rico vancouver, WA So many children need this therapy and lowering the
annual income to $40,000 will cut out so many children.
Households are all going through such a tough time now
that in no way will they be able to pay for the therapy that
their kids desperately need. Please rethink this cut!
6,550. terri primavera santa cruz, CA Please do not cut services for kids with special needs, their
lives and their families lives are difficult enough already!
6,551. terry delome martinez, CA Where do you think these families will go to get the care
they need and how much do you really think it will "save"
the state?
6,552. April Spiegel San Diego, CA I am a physical therapist working for CCS and work with
many families who would be affected by the budget cuts. I
see first hand the benefits of therapy to these children and
their families.
6,553. Grace Gregorio HOLLYWOOD, CA
6,554. Mara Capio Sunnyvale, CA
6,555. Ellen Norton Poway, CA These fragile children desperately need the expertise of
this program.
6,556. Ayna Ojeda chula vista, CA these are the kids that need the help the most. being a
sister and an aunt to two kids with cerebral palsy, i can
honestly say this does matter!
6,557. Earl Briggs upland, CA
6,558. Dennelle Huff Ben Lomond, CA
6,559. susan larsen san francisco, CA because children at high risk would lose benefits they
badly need. parents of these children have huge expenses
to care for these children. if they had to pay for therapy,
they probably couldn't pay for it and the children would
lose out. therapy is terribly important for them to have a
chance at a decent life.
6,560. Heather
Cunha-Peterson
SANTA CLARA, CA
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Name From Comments
6,562. Christine Kim Playa Del Rey, CA
6,563. Natalie Cutler Piedmont, CA Take care of all of our children!
6,564. matt duerr Cardiff, CA
6,565. jeffrey Kendall San mateo, CA
6,566. Cindy Gittings SAN DIEGO, CA
6,567. Santos Ojeda Chula Vista, CA My daughter has Cerebral Palsy , and also a niece ,
6,568. Kaye McKlaine West Hollywood, CA
6,569. Bradley Day Walnut Creek, CA My wife and I work very hard to make ends meet.
We are legal residents of this state. We pay our taxes and
abide by the laws.
Taking services away from my daughter is a crime and
Jerry Brown is a criminal!
6,570. Lisa Jacobson Goleta, CA
6,571. Timothy Abbott Claremont, CA It's for all California kids, I mean come on. What's more
important than the well being of our children?
6,572. Esperanza
Vera-Frazier
Rohnert Park, CA
6,573. Sheryl Knutson San Rafael, CA All children with special needs should have access to the
Medical Therapy Program.
6,574. Kim Johnson Soquel, CA I have a friend with Rett Syndrome and her and her family
rely on CA Children's Services Medical Therapy.
6,575. Les Maranan Daly City, CA
6,576. Manuela Alvarez Los Angeles, CA
6,577. Mark Marchillo Santa Monica, CA
6,578. Michelle Shin MORENO VALLEY,
CA
6,579. Janice Lwin San Diego, CA
6,580. Barri Boone Capitola, CA
6,581. Betty Chiu San Francisco, CA
6,582. obaid nabizadah fremont, CA
6,583. beishta nabizadah fremont, CA
6,584. Jenna Kobara South Pasadena, CA
6,585. Samana Khan Fremont, CA
6,586. Brian Eveland Escondido, CA My son was helped, others should be too.
6,587. jeff lim BURLINGAME, CA
6,588. Howard Li san francisco, CA
6,589. Mario Ojeda San Diego, CA Children, specially those with special needs who are more
vulnerable should not suffer nor be affected by the results
of actions taken by greedy and or dumb politicians who
cater to the wants of the rich and powerful...
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Name From Comments
6,590. mike wehmeyer van nuys, CA
6,591. Theresa Rossetto San Jose, CA Kids matter...please no cuts!!!
6,592. Gail Maggi SAN JOSE, CA
6,593. Marian Heinkel San Jose, CA
6,594. Elizabeth
Jacobson
6,595. Kathy Heming SAN JOSE, CA
6,596. Gina Cali San Jose, CA
6,597. Bridget Bogust San Luis Obispo, CA
6,598. Lisa Horan San Jose, CA
6,599. Renee Brannon San Jose, CA
Paso Robles, CA Because the children that need therapy will no longer have
it.
6,600. Charlotte Triggs Oakland, CA Take aways from the most vulnerable especially children is
unacceptable!
6,601. Lori Levin San Jose, CA
6,602. Patricia Pearson Pollock Pines, CA
6,603. Renata Marsico Concord, CA Have family and friends who are affected. The MTP will
help with their children's ability to become more
able-bodied.
6,604. Jamila
Hassanzada
Fremont, CA
6,605. Tonya Zimring San Francisco, CA I am an occupational therapist who serves this population.
Considering the cost of living in the bay area private
services are out of reach for most families in the income
bracket you have deemed ineligible. Please don't be so out
of touch with the people you are elected to serve. Cutting
services from the most vulnerable is deplorable.
6,606. Suzanne Nelson El Cerrito, CA
6,607. Patricia
McDougall
San Marcos, CA
6,608. Mary Davis San Jose, CA Working in the Public school with Special Education has
assured me how important it is for the children with special
needs to continue having programs to assist them and
make it possible for the parensts to be able to afford to get
them to their needs.
6,609. Paula Biren Los Angeles, CA
6,610. Christine
Guardino
SAN JOSE, CA
6,611. Aurora Jose Fremont, CA My Great Niece was 10 month old when she was hurt at
her babysitter. She has ungone numerous brain surgery.
She is now 7 yrs old and still cannot walk nor normally use
her left arm. She has been in physical therapy ever since
the accident and to lose this therapy will be a tremendous
set back to her recovery.
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Name From Comments
6,612. Paulina Ojeda Chula Vista, CA I have a sister and a niece who have cerebral palsy
6,613. vigyta bhargava los altos, CA
6,614. Maxine
Chicoine-Bagoye
6,615. April Hylton San Jose, CA
6,616. Judith O'Brien San Jose, CA
6,617. Andre Marty San Francisco, CA
6,618. Ernest Li San Francisco, CA
6,619. Barbara Russell San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA Children with disabilities reach their full potential with a
little help from PT, OT and Speech. Our daughter has
neurological disability which in some ways in minimal, but it
affects her coordination. We have been fortunate to have
the funds and insurance to provide her with OT every
week. And today, 5 yeears later, she plays with friends,
rides abike, and swims like a fish. She still needs the OT to
keep learning the skills of just being a kid. I can not accept
that other children would not be given the same chance.
6,620. Lorena Briones San Jose, CA Because I am A Social Worker and work with this clinetele
and those services are very much needed
6,621. Patricia Burton San Jose, CA
6,622. Vincent Gregory Concord, CA My son receives PT and OT for a traumatic brain injury that
debilitated his motor skills.
6,623. Valentina Gregory Concord, CA Children who receive therapy require far fewer dollars in
care later in life. This is a very short-sighted approach to
saving money in the short term and burdening the future
with medical, social and psychological costs, not to
mention diminshing the quality of life for those afflicted with
these ailments and injuries.
6,624. Debbie Wiseth SAN JOSE, CA
6,625. diane scott Dixon, CA I know a first grade little boy who is a triplet with C.P. Both
of his parents are loving, hard working, and supportive of
their entire family. I have known of their struggles since
their children were born. Their son with the C.P. couldn't
yet walk when he was three plus. but thanks to the help
that comes from this source he is in public school, and he
walked down the aisle this past summer along with his
siblings as one of my son and his to be wife's ring bearers
with the biggest smile on his face. A few months later, he
needed special surgery on his leg. For all of the children
out there....how can this program cut even be
considered?!?!?!?! Where is the humanity?
6,626. Jason Guardino Sacramento, CA
6,627. dante sitta san diego, CA
6,628. Clark Williams San Jose, CA
6,629. carey kouretas san jose, CA
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Name From Comments
6,630. Jessica Ho Arcadia, CA As a future occupational therapist, I believe it is crucial to
provide services for these children as we are investing in
the lives of our future generation. Let's support them so
they can live full lives even with "handicapping conditions".
6,631. Pamela Dang Laguna Niguel, CA
6,632. Donna Snyder Concord, CA My grandson has Cerebral Palsy. Just a few generations
ago, children like my grandson were so understood and
feared by society that they were institutionalized. Since
that time, thanks to increased awareness, understanding
and communication, society has learned that so many
"special needs" children can become productive members
of society. I have seen the significant progress my
grandson has made, due in part to the therapies which
have been available to him. The very worst thing we can
do is go BACKWARD in our progress!
6,633. Stephanie Gomez Walnut Creek, CA
6,634. Jon Heinkel San Jose, CA I have a daughter with Rheumatoid Arthritis.
6,635. Lisa Giannotti San Jose, CA
6,636. Frances Sitta San Diego, CA Why are you abandoning our children?
6,637. John Lisanics Calimesa, CA
6,638. andrea beams san diego, CA
6,639. Jennifer Fulcher Garden Grove, CA
6,640. Ann Koniaris Novato, CA
6,641. Brian Underwood Mountain View, CA Madelyn: Is my neice and I would like to help in any way
possible. She is a beautiful little girl who needs the
therapy. Please don't cut the ccs
6,642. Lisa Felix San Jose, CA My son received these services over 27 years ago and he
wouldn't be where he is today without them.
6,643. Mechelle Smalley El Cajon, CA Help our children! Why is it that you cut the important items
first instead of overpaid govt. employees pay?
6,644. Nick Rodin Soquel, CA
6,645. Ryan Jasinsky Campbell, CA
6,646. Julie Thomas Gilroy, CA
6,647. Miriam Riley San Diego, CA
6,648. Salle Jensen MORGAN HILL, CA
6,649. Jeannett Gibson Santa Maria, CA
6,650. Janice Foss Pinole, CA
6,651. Kimberly Leiser Morgan Hill, CA Our daughter has been with CCS for almost 15 years. The
PTs and OTs a CCS have been so helpful for our
daughter's mobility and health. Their services, advice and
guidance have been instrumental to our daughter's
increased mobility, confidence and health.
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Name From Comments
6,652. Janice Kurokawa Folsom, CA
6,653. Wendy Fiering El Cerrito, CA
6,654. Kristen Howerton Costa Mesa, CA
6,655. Glenn Oden Avila Beach, CA
6,656. Jamye Blackwood Redondo beach, CA
6,657. Pam Gidwani Concord, CA
6,658. Jayne Devencenzi San Luis Obispo, CA I feel very strongly that all families should qualify for the
Children's Services Medical Therapy Program. I am a
counselor who works with Emotionally Disturbed students.
I know how challenging it is for parents, regardless of their
income, to raise a child with special needs. I also am a
parent with a child who has been diagnosed with a
traumatic brain injury. I am very aware of the money, time,
patience and understanding it takes to care for someone in
this condition. It is overwhelming. Taking away the funding
for these families adds an enormous burden to their
shoulders. Please continue servicing all families regardless
of their income.
6,659. Amy Buchholz San Francisco, CA
6,660. Natalie Gonzalez Salinas, CA Disabled child
6,661. Sonya Garbutt Davis, CA
6,662. Amanda
Hardcastle
SONORA, CA
6,663. Natalie Weller Laguna Niguel, CA
6,664. Palwasha Halimi FREMONT, CA
6,665. Joy Newman Arroyo Grande, CA
6,666. Penny Malley Los Osos, CA
6,667. Brianna Goodman Arcata, CA
6,668. Michelle Guardino Wilton, CA It would be disasterous to cut these services that these
children so desperately need!
6,669. Lynette Noyes Santa Maria, CA
6,670. Monica Fearnside San Jose, CA
6,671. Lisa Martinez Hwy, CA
6,672. Jacquelyn Moses Shell Beach, CA I have friends and family that this budget cut will affect. I
believe that early intervention prevents future costs to the
state as well.
6,673. Sun Kress Hayward, CA
6,674. maria adamo san diego, CA Without this program these children have no hope of
leading a stronger productive life. California budget has
taken so much away from our children already now this.
Give these children an opportunity for a bright future. Take
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Name From Comments
6,674. maria adamo san diego, CA (continued from previous page)
care of their special needs now so they can be productive
members of society in the future.
6,675. Tracy Jensen Fountain Valley, CA My son has Spina Bifida and has therapy 3 times a week.
We would not receive needed therapy if this budget cut
passes.
6,676. Marguerite
Hoffman
Huntington Beach,
CA
My children all have received essential early intevention
services that we otherwise would not have been able to
afford. They made a difference...a HUGE difference. Don't
take this away from kids who need it!
6,677. Megan LeBaron Fountain Valley, CA Because families who need this program that you are
proposing to make limitations for would not qualify and
they NEED it. Make the politicians take a cut in pay first.
6,678. Crystal Muse RANCHO
CALIFORNIA, CA
6,679. Shari Hanson Huntington Beach,
CA
6,680. Katie Fischer SAN
BUENAVENTURA,
CA
6,681. Alyssa Neilson Coarsegold, CA
6,682. Claudia Marinai Oakland, CA
6,683. Mary Taloff Woodland, CA
6,684. melanie Kossan los osos, CA
6,685. Jacqueline McCoy Indio, CA
6,686. Kacie Downing ANAHEIM, CA
6,687. VAlerie Rodriguez covina, CA Because Children are our future! ALL CHILDREN!!!
6,688. Caryl Rose SACRAMENTO, CA
6,689. Joseph Keegan Rosamond, CA
6,690. Marissa HOward Corona, CA My son currently receives CCS therapy and needs these
types of programs to continue!!! Our kids have already
been cut back due to "budget cuts" Not fair for our kids!
6,691. Stacey Dahlberg San Jose, CA
6,692. Mary Aronson Yuba City, CA My granddaughter has CP and needs these therapies to
live the best life she can.
6,693. Joanie Fugitt arroyo grande, CA
6,694. Ashley Ernstrom SAN LUIS OBISPO,
CA
6,695. Kathleen Smith San Luis Obispo, CA I know many families with children who need these medical
therapies and without this help there is no other way they
would be able to receive them. The health and
development of these children would be dramatically
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Name From Comments
6,695. Kathleen Smith San Luis Obispo, CA (continued from previous page)
effected by the loss of these services, which will create
greater burdens on these families and inevitably the state,
as for many, if the window of opportunity for therapy is
missed in a child's life, they will likely be more dependent
for special help and services in the future.
6,696. Darryl Sarkisian Oakland, CA I know a great child who has CP and if there are things to
spend our tax dollars on, in my opinion this is one of the
things.
6,697. Erin Adams Watsonville, CA
6,698. marcia rocha NORWALK, CA
6,699. Linda George Napa, CA
6,700. Louise Specht Berkeley, CA
6,701. Joel Graves Encino, CA
6,702. Alissa Levenberg Lafayette, CA I work with families of children with special needs. These
services are so necessary!
6,703. Ilene Atkins Studio City, CA
6,704. Crystal Theresa
Zapanta
6,705. Stephanie
Farnum
San Francisco, CA
SAN JOSE, CA
6,706. sonali perera Las Vegas, NV
6,707. Denise Lambert Concord, CA
6,708. Joannah Labrador Long Beach, CA This issue is important to me because I am a public school
teacher. Our students benefit from this therapy prior to
entering school in pre-K or kindergarten. We will have to
pay one way or the other - before children enter schools, or
once they do.
6,709. Ron Berti Portland, OR
6,710. Ingrid Blanchette Costa Mesa, CA
6,711. Elisabeth Larson Huntington Beach,
CA
6,712. Diane Verzani BUENA PARK, CA
I know children who need the care that makes a difference
early on. Although there parents wouldn't qualify they are
not wealthy and would not be able to pay out of pocket
despite having private insurance.
6,713. Gretchen Soares Los Osos, CA my son is disabled and we would not be able to afford
necessary services if the legisaltures balance their budget
on the backs of special needs children and their families.
6,714. Rachel Weldon Orangevale, CA
6,715. Carol Parkhurst Walnut Creek, CA I teach school and see the need for early intervention for
children. Families cannot afford this on their own. I also
have a neice who is now 35 years old who received
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Name From Comments
6,715. Carol Parkhurst Walnut Creek, CA (continued from previous page)
services from the state which helped her to develop as
much as she couldl.
6,716. Lindsay Crain Culver City, CA
6,717. Sherry Johnson San Jose, CA
6,718. Sue Nash Encinitas, CA
6,719. Kate Hasson Atascadero, CA
6,720. Allison Riley TERRA BELLA, CA
6,721. Kati Misustin Lancaster, CA
6,722. Sarah Kasavan Salinas, CA protect the right to access to medical help for ALL children
6,723. Caitlin Soto Salinas, CA
6,724. vivian burrup Salinas, CA
6,725. Lisa Boyd Los Osos, CA
6,726. Diane Molle Rancho Cucamonga,
CA
My daughter will not receive services if this passes, butI
will also not be able to afford to provide her therapy on my
income.
6,727. Nicole Summers Long Beach, CA Please do not take these services away from my daughter!
She has Spina Bifida and desperately needs her therapy.
We have private insurance but it does not cover what she
needs. Please, please don't penalize us for having an
income above poverty level.
6,728. Elizabeth Elias Salinas, CA Children need services. Providers need jobs.
6,729. Ellen Denise San Francisco, CA
6,730. Emily Greathouse HUNTINGTN BCH,
CA
6,732. Desirae De Hoyos Atascadero, CA
6,733. Stuart Jensen FOUNTAIN VALLEY,
CA
6,734. Tracy Regusci Arroyo grande, CA
6,735. Carla Schoof Belmont, CA I have family members and friends are affected by this
change.
6,736. Anne Carey Westlake Village, CA People with special needs children who work hard, have
modest incomes and have paid taxes that have always
covered services for the disabled are facing the reality that
these crucial services may no longer be provided. It is
difficult enough having a special needs child without having
to worry about whether or not you can find qualified
therapists and then also having to worry about how you
can pay for them.
6,737. Erica Fletcher Templeton, CA ALL children are entitled to the best possible healthcare
whether they can afford it or not.
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Name From Comments
6,738. beth
higginbotham
solana beach, CA
6,739. Ginger Messmer Las Vegas, NV
6,740. C Roth Long Beach, CA
6,741. Stacey Johnson Antioch, CA
6,742. Sheila Garcia San Ramon, CA
6,743. Denise Cabanel Long Beach, CA "A nation's greatness is measured by how it treats its
weakest members." We can't balance the budget on the
back of our special needs children and their families!
6,744. Jalaine Molina HAWTHORNE, CA
6,745. Cristina Klenz Long Beach, CA My son has cerebral palsy.
6,746. alicia rojas san jose, CA
6,747. Jennifer
Campbell-Jacquet
Long Beach, CA
6,748. Erin Terryn Morongo Valley, CA
6,749. Hope Frei Salinas, CA As a child, I was a recipient of CCS. It made a huge
difference in my progression in development. I could
imagine someone taking that away from those that are in
such need.
6,750. Hilary Britton Los Osos, CA As the wife a state employee who also pays a handsome
amount each month for health insurance, I can't imagine
not being able to pay for therapy visits for my child. For
most of us, even a "decent income" would not be able to
support therapy visits multiple times a week.
6,751. Maura Hudson Long Beach, CA My friend's daughter deserves just as much access to this
fundamental care and opportunities to excel as anyone
below the poverty line. Their health insurance doesn't
cover this FUNDAMENTAL support. It's like taking a
wheelchair away from the disabled just because they make
a little more income than another person. It's not fair.
Please do not cut.
6,752. Ly Dau Long Beach, CA know everyone is worried about taxes and the budget cuts
but the state can't balance the budget on the backs of
special needs children and their families. That is just
wrong.
6,753. Susan Wilhelmy San Diego, CA
6,754. HANNAH FREED Pasadena, CA
6,755. Jan Maltzan Sacramento, CA Children with special needs are at the mercy of the state
and federal government. We have come a long way in the
science of proven treatment for people with disabilities and
all the science indicates that long term treatment has
favorable outcomes. Please don't step 50 years eliminating
support for special needs children.
6,756. Alison Weems Long Beach, CA Family Friend in need.
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Name From Comments
6,757. Donald Howell San Jose, CA As the father of a special needs child, I am already
stunned that increasing the availability of these services is
not a top priority. I am speechless that anyone could
suggest reducing the availability of these services. My gut
feeling is that the legislators who proposed the reduction
do not have a special needs child and they do not
understand the day to day financial and emotional
challenges that the families face. Shame on them for
preying on the weak and defenseless.
6,758. Christie Pladson BONETRAILL, ND
6,759. Kim Dill BEACH, TX
6,760. kimberly landan BELLFLOWER, CA
6,761. Theresa Toomey GLENDALE, CA
6,762. Wendy Wood LONG BEACH, CA
6,763. Stephanie
Dorrough
Kingsburg, CA
6,764. Jean Sabes Elizabeth, NJ It's for the children.
6,765. Kevin Verzani La Palma, CA My daughter receives many services through CCS.
6,766. Howard Lyons san jose, CA
6,767. Joyce Apuzzo Buena Park, CA My granddaughter has Spina Bifida and needs these
special services to help her reach her potential. It is so
unfair to add extra burden on these families.
6,768. Jen Robertson Los Gatos, CA
6,769. Jennifer Pickrell Santa Rosa, CA
6,770. Aileen Tewksbury Rescue, CA I am a teacher for students with orthopedic impairments.
CCS therapy is critical for the health and welfare of my
students. To limit therapy to clients at poverty level would
put an undue hardship on families that are already
stressed. Who will pick up the slack? Schools are already
suffering.
6,771. Deborah DeBorba Morgan Hill, CA Cutting services for special needs children?? Is this really
the solution to our budget problems??
6,772. Katherine
Beaudry
6,773. Danielle
Carpenter
San Diego, CA
DEL REY OAKS, CA
6,774. Helen J Keenan South Passdena, CA
6,775. Anne Zawwin CLARKSBURG, MD
6,776. allison walters yuma, AZ Because it effects my family members.
6,777. Penny Crayne Ontario, CA Assistance needs to be provided for working parents of
Special Needs Children. Otherwise you are enabling
people to milk the system by quiting their jobs and staying
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Name From Comments
6,777. Penny Crayne Ontario, CA (continued from previous page)
at home in order to qaulify for assistance. 40K combined
household income a year barely supports a family let alone
take away assistance.
6,778. Mary Oxley Pomona, CA I have a heart.
6,779. Adrienne Fletcher South Lake Tahoe,
CA
6,780. Ethel Stockman landers, CA
6,781. Patricia Smith Cypress, CA My grand-niece was born more than 2 months premature
and had at least one stroke while in the NICU, causing
cerebral palsy.
6,782. Toni Klapka Escondido, CA My daughter teaches special needs kids.
6,783. Toni Guardino san jose, AR thses special needs chikldren need a voice. Find other
ways to cut but not our children of special needs. Its jut
wrong
6,784. Ramona Aguilar Fremont, CA
6,785. Mary Hartung Santa Clarita, CA
6,786. Tammy Bieter San Jose, CA
6,787. jing luo rancho cucamonga,
CA
6,788. margaret perkins carlsbad, CA
6,789. Terri DiMarco Upland, CA Because it effects all parents in the state of California who
have children with medical needs. We have a family at our
school who has a child with CP and they need our support,
as do all families who have these issues.
6,790. Eui Conte UPLAND, CA
6,791. Catherine
Jacobson
6,792. Kjersti Onderdonk Redondo Beach, CA
6,793. Peggy Buchanan Concord, CA
6,794. regina duster upland, CA
6,796. Anita Smith Huntington Beach,
CA
6,798. Anne Cole Santa Barbara, CA
6,799. Erika Hiebert BONITA, CA
San Carlos, CA My son receives therapy from CCS. These proposed cuts
to CCS funding will have a direct and significant negative
impact on our lives.
6,800. Paul Gronseth Claremont, CA Because cutting these services is grossly unfair.
6,801. Diana Biddle Gonzales, CA I have worked with mentally and physically challenged
children and I understand the importance of getting
consistant, affordable treatment to give these children the
skills they need later in life. It is much less expensive to
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Name From Comments
6,801. Diana Biddle Gonzales, CA (continued from previous page)
pay for and continue treatment now then to pay for an
assisted living service later.
6,802. Joanna Aceves Monterey Park, CA Shame on them for trying to cut services for special needs
kids....
6,803. Theresa High Glendale, CA Shame on you for trying to cut monkey form defenseless
children! This is there only opportunity to see if they can
get better and live a fullfilling life. This reminds me of the
Dark Ages when they used to hide or destory these poor
children! Let this gentleman cut his salary! Shame, Shame
on YOU, Sir!
6,804. Julie Smyrnos Redding, CA
6,805. Lisa Filpi Upland, CA because we have friends who are "too rich to be poor and
too poor to be rich" and their children will not get the
therapy that they need.
6,806. Marie
Jasinsky-Kovacs
Mountain View, CA
6,807. monica magana ONTARIO, CA
6,808. Karen Maxwell SAN
BUENAVENTURA,
CA
6,809. Melissa Galbreath BIXBY KNOLLS, CA
6,810. Tiffany O'Campo UPLAND, CA
6,811. Kelly Sanders Santa maria, CA I have a special needs child!
6,812. Keith Seagull Pomona, CA It is immoral to cut aide for children, please don't.
6,814. D. Baldwin Oakland, CA
6,815. Melody Bautista Boyds, MD
6,816. Caroline King Fountain Valley, CA Due to low muscle tone and general delays my daughter
never crawled and didn't walk until 17 months. She had
spectrum delays and was in 5 hours of therapy a week for
a year and a half - then the state insisted insurance pay -
which would have left us with a "co-pay" of at least $150 a
week- outrageous! We could not afford that and who
could? We've had to cut her back to 2 hours and with this
new law she would get none.
6,817. Rebbecca Sands Groveland, CA The kids that get the therapy need it and what their parents
and siblings have already gone through with the disabilty is
enough, don't do this to them.
6,818. paige montanio ANAHEIM, CA
6,819. Michelle
Lowen-Martins
Rancho Cucamonga,
CA
6,820. Jessica Archer Santa Rosa, CA
6,821. Laura Atkinson Santa Ana, CA
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Name From Comments
6,822. Vanessa Tipon San Francisco, CA
6,823. jaime hinton San Francisco, CA
6,824. Alyssa Haines California, CA I am a PT student and I care about providing quality
services for children with disabilities
6,825. Laura
Chiavola-Larson
6,826. liza eckels san francisco, CA
6,827. Caitlin Rice San Francisco, CA
6,828. Mahz Shaikh concord, CA
San Francisco, CA Children and families need these services to be able to
participate in the community and and enrich and
strengthen our communities with their presence. They
need therapy to support them in their development. These
cuts to services target the most vulnerable members of our
communities: children with disabilities, who are least able
to defend themselves and advocate for their rights. We
cannot allow such cuts and must take action to protect
these most vulnerable children.
6,829. Allison Brown Woodland, CA Because my youngest daughter has just started receiving
therapy for feeding related issues and I don't think that
children who so desperately need these services should be
denied and guaranteed a less promising future.
6,830. Brenna Hornbaker Atascadero, CA Children who need these services should not have to live
in poverty to get them. Seems like our country is wanting
their citizens to either be uber rich or below poverty level.
IHMO
6,831. stephy a upland, CA because a friend of mine is in second grade and she. Was
born premature. Because of this her muscles were
undeveloped, and cant walk. Luckily her mental capacity
wasn't altered. As far as i can tell she goes to therapy at
least once a week, so that someday she will walk. This is
made possible by the CCS. But without this her parents
wouldn' t be able to afford it.
6,832. eric alexander emeryville, CA
6,833. Blaike Cheramie UPLAND, CA
6,834. Massie Hazegh Rancho cucamonga,
CA
6,835. Hillary Lovell BROOKLYN, KY
6,836. Sharilyn Heinkel San Jose, CA
6,837. suzanne Cava BLACKHAWK, CA
6,838. Dennis Levens Alta Loma, CA
Because I know a family, without this benefit they will
afford to give their daughter the physical therapy she need
6,839. Sarah Tinsley Pomona, CA This issue is very important to me because my math
teacher has a daughter that needs therapy. She is
divorced and needs to help her daughter. And I want to
help also. The only way I can is by signing this petition.
Don't take a little girls chances of walking be taken away
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Name From Comments
6,840. KATHY
CATOBUS
6,841. Silvia
Tueros-Cossio
Kaneohe, HI
Palo Alto, CA
6,842. Tori O. Upland, CA My math/literature teacher's daughter was born
pre-mature. Because of this she can not walk and with the
help from therapy, she will be able to.
6,843. Parsa A claremont, CA
6,844. Susan Robles Santa Ana, CA Because I am a pediatric physical therapist and I find it
very unfair that you would cut services or force parents to
pay for a much needed service for their child, but the kids
whose parents are here illegally will receive the therapies
no problem, along with a bunch of other free things.
Meanwhile hard working middle class families forking out a
large amount of income don't feel like middle class any
longer. Pretty sad state we are in financially.
6,845. Mark Crabtree Rocklin, CA
6,846. Christine Gazzara Newport Beach, CA
6,847. Brian Edwards CUCAMONGA, CA
6,848. Patricia Crabtree Rocklin, CA
6,849. Cynthia Shim Pleasant Hill, CA Our family has been the recipient of CCS. My husband
works, I work for IHSS; however, if it were not for CCS and
IHSS we would be in debt up to our ears. CCS has
provided my daughter with wonderful PT/OT services that
have enhanced her life, kept her healthy and out of the
hospital and educated us on these matters. In the private
medical world, it is impossible to find practioners who are
familiar with special needs children - we've tried to go
through our private insurance. We returned to CCS and
haven't left. Perhaps there is a way for private insurances
to help cover the costs of CCS - must it be an all or nothing
venture? Families need these services without incurring
financial hardship. There are so many costs associated
with a special needs child that your financial measures
need to be reworked.
6,850. Celeste Kelber Upland, CA
6,851. Ginger Galvez Burbank, CA
6,852. Bianca Smith canyon country, CA My daughter is disabled and benefits from the services that
CCS Medical provides.
6,853. Margaret Bestor Chico, CA
6,854. Ethan Yeoh ALTA LOMA, CA
6,855. nikeya daniel FRIENDLY VALLEY,
CA
6,856. Douglas Valdez Los Angeles, CA
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Name From Comments
6,857. Stephanie Tseu ELK GROVE, CA
6,858. Marlene Aron San Francisco, CA
6,859. christine
mauskemo
north hollywood, CA
6,860. Carlos Moreno Ontario, CA We have a friend who is a single mom that has a child who
is enrolled in this program. They depend on this program!!!
6,861. Betty Moreno ontario, CA
6,862. Matthew Regusci Arroyo Grande, CA
6,863. Lori Cromer morro bay, CA
6,864. Mary Palma Tucson, AZ
6,865. Phyllis Liebl DANVILLE, CA
6,866. Anne Yeoh Rancho Cucamonga,
CA
6,867. Danielle Holmes 93465, CA Children's hea;th care matters, especially for those with
disabilities.
6,868. Andrea Lujan PETALUMA, CA
6,869. Timothy Lau Harbor City, CA
6,870. Angelina
Valparaiso
Oakland, CA
6,871. Queen Phamle South San Francisco,
CA
6,873. Dr. Sonny Yeoh Ca, CA
6,874. Karen Baas SanFrancisco, CA
6,875. Amy Biersch Newport Beach, CA All children need appropriate care!
6,876. sandra mora alta loma, CA I have worked with disabled children (head injury, cerebral
palsy) and have seen their families' monetary struggles to
provide the best care for their children;necessary treatment
is extremely expensive; without CCS assistance, many
children will not receive the care and training that they so
desperately need to be mobile & functional citizens
6,877. Bruce Lam San Jose, CA My future wife is a future Physical Therapist. PT is
overlooked in the health field as an equal resource for
rehabilitation, therapy, and prevention for individuals with
health problems. With the declining economy, Physical
Therapists are in demand because of their unique skills
and asset to determine the proper treatment for the
slightest pain. While doctors diagnose patients with their
illnesses, medical doctors are not exactly specialists with
exercises to alleviate pain and identify pain. Let the
Physical Therapists do their job and treat them as an equal
contributor of the health community.
6,878. Brandon Yeoh ALTA LOMA, CA
6,879. Alicia Rogers Campbell, CA
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Name From Comments
6,880. Diana Saad San Dimas, CA
6,881. Kasey Au Sunnyvale, CA Friend's daughter has CP.
6,882. laura mcgowan alta loma, CA Children with special needs should be able to qualify for
these services regardiless of their financial status.
6,883. Beth Chung rancho cucamonga,
CA
6,884. Christina Previti Rancho Cucamonga,
CA
6,885. Jessica Robinson STONES MILL, VA
6,886. Rachel Beckham LAKEWOOD, CA
6,887. Brenda Sirignano Lake Forest, CA
6,888. Aimee Cordero Rancho Cucamonga,
CA
This is a great resource to many families with disable
children. Our country NEEDS to stop cutting funds to
children.
6,889. Christina Vieyra Long Beach, CA Families & children need these services- the new income
guidelines are not realistic and under these budget cuts,
many children will not get therapy that they need.
6,890. Steve Lowe Upland, CA My grandson has Cerebral Palsy from an accident when
he was 4 months without the needed services he has
received the his life would be a lot different.If kids like my
grandson don't receive these services how are they going
to be productive working adults that will pay taxes. The
legislator need to get there heads out of the sand. My
grandson also has Hemophilia Type A what will be next not
funding medication that would be horrible.
6,891. colleen Bell San Diego, CA
6,892. Crystal Knapp San Diego, CA
6,893. sheri koch moreno valley, CA
6,894. Aimee Maddern Tujunga, CA I have friends who it would affect. I want to keep this
program open in case someday I am in need of the
program
6,895. A Diaz Santa Rosa, CA Please have a heart, if you were in our shoes and had a
child who needed on going therapy and the state wanted
to cut off the services what would you do? Should I stop
working so we can make less than the $40,000 and then
qualify? My daughter has CP.
6,896. Paula Taki Irvie, CA
6,897. Morgan Ariane Claremont, CA
6,898. Cynthia Tokar Ventura, CA PT's and OT's who specialize in the care of children with
these diagnoses are very few and far between. The
challenges faced by these children are complex. CCS
provides coordinated, comprehensive care by therapists,
orthotists, dme vendors, and physicians in a way that most
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Name From Comments
6,898. Cynthia Tokar Ventura, CA (continued from previous page)
private clinics will not ever be able to. Ineligible families will
have great difficulty finding services in the private sector.
They already have huge out of pocket expenses for their
children's needs. They must have access to appropriate
therapy services
6,899. Roisin Isley Carlsbad, CA What a scary proposal for the families who require therapy.
I pray this doesn't pass!!
6,900. Alma Canaria CLOVERLY, MD
6,901. Ben Duncan Fontana, CA
6,902. Marcella Mora Alta Loma, CA
6,903. Amy Valdivia UPLAND, CA
6,904. Steve Yeoh
6,905. Amanda Asaro San Diego, CA I see these kiddos at work every day and they need these
services....PLEASE do not take their OT and PT away!!! It
makes a real difference in their life!
6,906. Valerie Kahkejian Alta Loma, CA
6,907. Kendall Manwill Lakewood, CA
6,908. charlie lee L.A., CA
6,909. Joseph Jaramillo Santa Ana, CA
6,910. Harry Louie San Francisco, CA If the kids are united they will never be divided
6,911. Lisa Koay Lawrence, KS
6,912. Kristine Ching Rancho Palos
Verdes, AZ
6,913. Maria Chiavola San Francisco, CA
6,914. Marivick Mamiit Los Angeles, CA It deals with benefits for underprivileged families and
children.
6,915. Eva Thielk Glendale, CA
6,916. Michelle Zapanta Concord, CA
6,917. Imelda Masil City of San Fernando,
Pampanga, PH,
Philippines
6,918. Lenora Tate CLAREMONT, CA
6,919. Julie Cavalca Newark, DE
6,920. Lauren Elitzak ESCONDIDO, CA
6,921. Araceli Arzate EL SERENO CAR,
CA
6,922. gerry speirs long beach, CA
6,923. Elizabeth Keicher LANCASTER, NY
6,924. Juliane Randell UPLAND, CA
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6,925. Lisa Lindsay BIXBY KNOLLS, CA
6,926. Rebecca Colbert Bend, CA Because families that are just above poverty level still can
not afford these services. Families well above still may not.
6,927. Catherine Nye Ventura, CA As a special education principal I see hunderdes of
children that benefit from the range of services offerd by
CCS
6,928. Judy Chen Rancho Cucamonga,
CA
6,929. Janki DePalma Austin, TX We are California natives, living in Texas for now. We have
family that use these services. Please keep this for them
and others who need it!
6,930. Lisa Utu BEND, OR
6,931. Dianna Cava Danville, CA My great nephew needs and receives these services.
6,932. maria cuevas Alhambra, CA
6,933. Korina Bautista Gaithersburg, MD
6,934. Marie Cheramie UPLAND, CA
6,935. Marcus smith LAKE LA, CA
6,936. Rhea Brown Tiburon, CA Therapy is so badly needed to help these children lead full,
productive lives!
6,937. Ronald Miller BEVERLY HILLS, CA
6,938. Kashif Salman san francisco, CA
6,939. marcus cooper north braddock, PA because i have family and friends with special needs
6,940. Miranda Stratford Long Beach, CA I have friends and family with special needs and without
these services they will not be able to lead the lives they
should and are entitled to.
6,941. Caribe Hourigan Anaheim, CA
6,942. Claire Fortier Fort Bragg, CA
6,943. Stacey Peterson Ventura, CA Sometimes budget cuts are necessary but please don't
take away help and care for children who need it. These
children need these services and they make such a huge
difference in their lives.
6,944. Christopher Covin martinez, CA As a pediatrician I seem many children and families that
require these services in order for their children to thrive
and reach their full potential. Many of these families would
not have access to theses services without the assistance
of CCS.
6,945. Shelly Mikolasko San Gabriel, CA I have a child with cerebral palsy and is in a wheelchair
and receives services through CCS. Our son CAN make a
difference in society given he has the help of professional,
trained therapists! Don't give up on our kids!
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Name From Comments
6,946. Chris McClain Los Alamitos, CA These services are SOOOOO important to these families.
They are VITAL to the well being of their children. And to
think that if they are making minimum wage, than they are
able to pay for all of it themselves, is ABSURD! Please
please rethink these proposed standards - it would destroy
these families, and their beautiful children.
6,947. Ben Acosta BROADMOOR VLG,
CA
6,948. Audra Sasse Lakewood, CA
6,950. Melissa Martinez SAN LEANDRO, CA
6,951. Jennifer Anderson TUCSON, AZ
6,952. Shirley Liu Davis, CA
6,953. Lalaine PillazAr S SAN FRAN, CA
6,954. karen stewart LAKEWOOD, CA
6,955. lise roberts LONG BEACH, CA
6,956. Tiffany Torrevillas BROADMOOR VLG,
CA
6,957. Sabrina Kruse Templeton, CA
6,958. Catherine
Gargalicana
BEL MARIN KEYES,
CA
6,959. Jennifer Heighton Santa Paula, CA
6,960. Suzie
Baumgartner
CONCORD, CA
6,961. Trevor Haines Santa Clara, CA MTU provides needed services for Kids who need all the
help they can get. Kids who would lose these services
would be unable to aquire the level of services the MTU
provides elsewhere. The proposed cuts would
detrimentally effect the lifes of kids who already have it
hard enough.
6,962. Maria Sust
Bombara
6,963. Luis Varela SAN
BUENAVENTURA,
CA
6,964. Denise Ratfield CARLSBAD, CA
6,965. Marni Cotter FRESNO, CA
Santa Paula, CA All families with special needs deserve to be served not
only those who receive financial assistance. There are
contributing members of society who cannot afford to pay
for these services and need to utilize them. These families
should not be discriminated against!
6,966. Barbara Frenkel Culver City, CA It's important that we, as Americans, do the best for all of
our children who need our help.
6,967. Judy Devine Ventura, CA
6,968. Lindsay Martinez Santa Paula, CA
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Name From Comments
6,969. david luna Ventura, CA This services is providing therapy to a child that would
ordinarly not get it.
6,970. Preet Ahluwalia Pomona, CA
6,971. Andrea Tribolet San Diego, CA
6,972. Jane Gaube Alamo, CA I have two grandchildren who have benefited greatly from
these services.
6,974. Kambria Sheridan CORONA, CA
6,975. Gary
Baumgartner
Danville, CA
6,976. Jami Johnson Upland, CA
6,977. Shannon Beard Lakewood, CA
6,978. Lucia Covarrubias LAKEWOOD, CA
6,979. sarah hull long beach, CA This is a HUGE issue that needs to be addressed asap! It
is important to me because I LOVE my child and I want the
best life for her AND because although we are middle
class there is NO way we could ever get a head in life (aka
buying a home) because all of our extra money goes to our
daughters DAILY needs like Caths, leg braces, crutches..
things like that that used to be paid for an now we are
getting bills for $2000.00 OFTEN. NOT Just once or twice
a year. OFTEN. We are very tempted to move out of state
and even out of country because this is out of control!!
6,980. xavier montes santa paula, CA
6,981. Adriana Covey Corona, CA
6,983. Linda Stilson Buena park, CA I am disabled and my husband has 2 fractured vertabra
and only works part time. We are raising 2 grandchildren
who have extreme medical needs. We are not making
enough to live on but Medi-Cal says that a family of 4
should be able to live on less than $1000 per month. You
can't even find a place to rent for that amount. We are
forced to pay huge out of pocket every month to be
eligable for benefits. Please help the working poor. We are
doing our best.
6,984. Selina Gilliland Pearl River, LA As the parent of a special needs child, I understand the
challenges that we face on a day to day basis. There are
many, adn they are often unavoidable...but what shouldn't
be a challenge is providing adequate services for these
kids that need it most. If you take away those services that
are so desperately needed, you are taking away the
potential for this child's independence.
6,985. Pete and Patty
Fallini
6,986. Kathleen Bunte Kenwood, CA
6,987. Devon Stone Yorba Linda, CA
Santa Paula, CA We have friends with children who have special needs.
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Name From Comments
6,988. Lark Gerry Rancho Cucamonga,
CA
6,989. James Heighton Santa Paula, CA This program has been an absolute blessing for my
daughter enabling her to eventually learn how to walk on
her own - literally! (specific credit goes to our hero - Cindy
Tokar). Miracles are possible with the right care if given the
chance!
6,990. Pamela Reese MIDLAND, TX
6,991. Mariann Romero Ventura, CA As a teacher I have seen what these programs can
accomplish.
6,992. Heather
Wulfemeyer
Mission Viejo, CA
6,993. Brian Dunn LAKE BALBOA, CA
6,994. Timothy Ladwig Denver, CO
6,995. Rachel Van
Tassel
Corona, CA
6,996. john orcutt santa paula, CA allie
6,997. Sandra
Bungcayao
dublin, CA
6,998. doug nelson santa paula, CA I strongly believe that this is an ongoing successfull
Program that deserves special funding.
6,999. thuthuy phamle pittsburg, CA
7,000. Gustavo Mora Alta Loma, CA
7,001. Adriana Mancini Corona, CA Family
7,002. Mary Shore Mammoth Lakes, CA
7,003. Robert Otley SAN CLEMENTE, CA
7,004. Kathleen
Baumgartner
BLACKHAWK, CA
7,005. Rachelle Oliver Yorba Linda, CA My daughter has Spina Bifida and we have benefited
greatly from CCS services. My husband has a good job
currently, but we went through a 9 month period of
unemployment where PT would have been an impossible
expense for us. This is NOT a wise budget cut for the
health of our littlest Californians!
7,006. Brenda Pulido Santa Rosa, CA
7,007. mark susan
glasser
La, CA
7,008. John Thompson Petaluma, CA also have daughter with special needs
7,009. Whitney Strukan CHICO, CA
7,010. Lisa-Andrea Haka La Mesa, CA
7,011. Bianca Pulido LARKFIELD, CA
7,012. Jennifer Ornelas CASA BLANCA, CA
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Name From Comments
7,013. Susann Schick GLENDALE, CA
7,014. Judi Raymer Oakland, CA
7,015. karen randolph Wheat Ridge, CO I know the power of healing from multiple therapies. Read
the reasearch. All children, and anyone with disabilities,
deserve to have care to have quality of life. Do you not
understand the financial burden these families carry as a
result of these treatments? I have worked with children
with all types of abilities and have seen the results of
"warehousing" children. Families should not be placed in a
position of having to think of giving up their children
because they cannot afford to care for them nor should
they not have the services they need. It is time to reduce
the salaries of your government officials and consider the
true needs of the children of California.
7,016. Tracy Fryer Long Beach, CA
7,017. Theresa Tong Kentfield, CA
7,018. antoune saad san dimas, CA
7,019. Patricia Erlandson Cerritos, CA
7,020. Connie Cherry Newport Beach, CA
7,021. Helene Duarte Buena Park, CA
7,022. Jill Cavanagh Thousand Oaks, CA I have a special needs child. Many folks with incomes of
$40K may not qualify for medical insurance or may not be
able to afford treatment without state funding.
7,023. Ranette Douglas Inglewood, CA
7,024. Patricia Atkinson Ojai, CA My husband's cousin has a daughter that needs the
services.
7,025. Mercy Dizon Pacifica, CA Because I work with special needs kids in schools and
know how little funding there is!
7,026. Leigh Gibbs Grand Rapids, MI
7,027. Darin Cabalona Springfield, OR
7,028. Victoria
Baumgartner
Sonoma, CA
7,029. Nancy Kimball Camarillo, CA Friends of ours child needed these services and we have
seen first hand how important the therapy is -
7,030. Jeffrey Stinnett Ventura, CA I think it is essential to provide such services for children in
need.
7,031. jamie rose Citrus Heights, CA
7,032. Jamie Farmer Phelan, CA My grandson was born very early, 1lb.8oz. And his therapy
has helped him more than anyone can know. He is now
doing so great. Please think of these poor babies that are
just born to early and need a chance.
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Name From Comments
7,033. Elizabeth Souza Chino Hills, CA I had a brother who received CCS services during his life
and without the financial support of CCS his quality of life
would have been much less. Additionally, I am aware of
the budget cuts already weathered by these agencies and
realize that they will be unable to sustain quality care with
additional cuts.
7,034. Deborah Cerrudo MISSION RAFAEL,
CA
7,035. Angela Meylor Long Beach, CA
7,036. Shirley Cheng San Francisco, CA
7,037. silvia
huerta-wetherbee
santa paula, CA
7,038. Lynda Reese Thornton, CO All children deserve the best care available. It should not
make any difference whether their parents are rich or poor.
We waste so much money on the politics of everything,
when we could be spending that money on needs of
people. Esepcially the little ones who can't care for
themselves. .
7,039. Wendy Newman Bakersfield, CA
7,040. Amanda Green Connersville, IN These children deserve every chance - they are the future
of our country.
7,041. Diana Sanchez Rancho Cucamonga,
CA
7,042. Dale Neal Long Beach, CA
7,043. Daniel Andaya Port Hueneme, CA Let's not take away quality of life for those most vulnerable
and weak of our citizens - our children.
7,044. Michael Smith Huntington Beach,
CA
7,045. Jane McCall CHATSWORTH, CA
7,046. Aimee Bankston SAN JOSE, CA
7,047. Cheryl
Phillips/hovenden
CORONA, CA
7,048. Lacy Scherf Walker, MI
7,049. Claudia Alvarez north hills, CA I have a 5 year old daughter with CP, I'm currently
unemployed but I'm considering going back to work
because it's really hard to live on 1 income only. If I go
back to work that would but us above $40,000.00 annual
income. If my daughter doesn't qualify for CCs I will not be
able to provide therapy for her and she really needs.
7,050. Machelle Conn Oroville, CA
7,051. Shanan Martin PETALUMA, CA
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Name From Comments
7,052. Allison Lovell Santa Cruz, CA I work in special education now and am pursuing a
teaching career in it as well and feel that these services
are so important and beneficial to these children that it is
absolutely absurd to take them away. It makes me sad that
the government continues to take and take and take and in
the long run leaves a lot of people out there floundering. In
the end we all have to suffer, but these children need
these services to maintain a healthy functional life.
7,053. Elizabeth Mackey Montrose, CA
7,054. Cheryl
Chamberlin
7,055. Jessilyn Haines Morgan Hill, CA
7,056. Deborah Bennett Pleasanton, CA
7,057. Juan Mora Upland, CA
7,058. Michael
Hernandez
7,059. Thutuyen Phamle BAY POINT, CA
7,060. Diane Sweeney Monrovia, CA
7,061. Liselle
Belusa-Marciel
Bellflower, CA We have dear friends who have a daughter with Spina
Bifida. Her parents cannot afford to provide her with these
services (that she needs very much) privately. It is
complete ignorance to think that a family with an annual
income of even $80,000 a year could afford to pay for all of
the needed therapies AND not accumulate massive debt
that would not be possible to repay. The disabled child,
who does not have an income, is the one who should be
thought of. Does our government not understand that
taking away services that will make these children
self-sufficient adults some day is only going to cost them
more in the long run??
Lakewood, CA These children are the most vulnerable and deserve our
support. California's Politicians need to, no must
re-establish it priroities and make medical care and
education for these children their number #1 priority.
Clearly, there is money spent in areas that are far less
important, but unfortunately there are no lobbiest who
advocate to do otherwise.
Concord, CA My daughter has CP and has been receiving these
services for 10 years. She has made amazing progress
and would be so far behind in her developmental ability
without these services. Insurance can't even come close to
replacing what CCS does for her. It would be a huge
disservice to special needs families and society if our
children were not allowed these services. They desperatly
need them.
7,062. Marta Senz Pleasant Hill, CA My son has made slow but steady progress in increasing
his physical strength and daily living skills during the years
he has had medical therapy. Without it, he would require
increased services at school and probably would require a
higher level of assistance as an adult. I believe the
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Name From Comments
7,062. Marta Senz Pleasant Hill, CA (continued from previous page)
investment now pays off for my son AND FOR THE
TAXPAYERS. If service is available only those who make
under $40,000 then, effectively, the MTU will shut down
and leave my son no where to go.
7,063. Joe laluz san leandro, CA save CCS, please do not leave these poor children without
treatment
7,064. Charles
Lockwood
Ventura, CA We are a medically fragile treatment home and this would
severely hinder the ability to place children with needs in
special homes.
7,065. Ginger Gherardi Santa Paula, CA I know children who have benefitted greatly from the
assistance provided. Eliminating these services should be
a non-starter.
7,066. Michelle Flaherty Jacksonville, FL
7,067. LaBethany
Vincent
CLARKSON, KY
7,068. Mingie Sirignano Lake Forest, CA My niece has spina bifida and my son has a TBI. These
services are essentional to allow them the opportunity to
reach thier FULL potiontial as independent adults.
7,069. Kristine Young DANVILLE, CA
7,070. Richard Risueno Garden Grove, CA My friend has SB and I want to make sure he can walk!
7,071. Octavia McCombs San Diego, CA
7,072. Jean Smiley Ventura, CA My grandson was born missing a chromosome 7, which
means that he is missing his corpus callosum in his brain,
the sheath of nerve fibers that helps his left and right
brains communicate. CSS services are a vital component
in his development, as the therapists attempt to rewire his
brain through therapies that enable him to develop and
hopefully function in the future in a way that he will be
independent and not a drain on social and educational
services. It is crucial that these valuable services continue
as a way of paying it forward. We are eternally grateful for
all that CSS does.
7,073. Ruby Uesugi Chino Hills, CA
7,074. Valerie Holmes Colton, CA
7,075. Jennifer Prindiville Danville, CA My 18 month old nephew had a stroke at birth, and
receives absolutely necessary OT and PT through this
program. He is just now learning to walk. Please do not cut
this program, he and so many other children need it. Thank
you.
7,076. Christine
Manlapeg
Los Angeles, CA We have friends who have a child with DS and they
struggle with costs despite the fact they make much more
than minimum wage.
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Name From Comments
7,077. Dee Helsel Simi Valley, CA My friend's daughter has benefited from this service for
many years. She went to not being able to walk at all to
being physically well and almost as flexible as normal
children. Please rethink this cut and continue this service.
My friend's medical coverage would have never covered
what was provided. It was critical for this child and made a
world of difference.
7,078. Kinga Antoniu Los Angeles, CA Eliminating these services would hurt everyone!
7,079. silvia tijero napa, CA
7,080. Salena Lee Mililani, HI
7,082. Lindsay Gilbert Lehi, UT
7,083. april birch BOWLING GREEN,
KY
7,084. Brandie Stello WEST SALEM, WI
7,085. Claudia
Humphries
7,086. dawn hamilton winnetka, CA
7,087. Jim Rivera Ventura, CA
7,088. Randall Axell Santa Paula, CA
7,089. Robert Vincent CLARKSON, KY
7,090. Kristie Kerr Fountain Valley, OR
Upland, CA Children with special needs have parents who cannot
afford physical therapy on their own especially with the
present high cost of renting, gas, and basic necessities.
Therapy is not cheap.
7,091. Ann Carr San Francisco, CA This idea really erodes the original intention of the program
which was to provide needed services for children without
regard to their financial status--so that families will not
need to weigh finances into the picture to get the needed
services. This is not a good idea.
7,092. Laurel Price Titusville, FL This is important to me because my nephews have needed
these services. I lived in CA most of my life. These
services are so needed by so many.
7,093. Kathleen Perry Long Beach, CA I have kids
7,094. David Digirolamo Dublin, CA
7,095. roxane bowman MENIFEE, CA
7,096. Aly Archuleta San Jose, CA My brother and my Godson have Cerebral Palsy and other
setbacks. Physical Therapy has been very important to
their development and health over the years. My brother is
older now, but my Godson needs his. Please don't cut their
budget. The help they receive fro therapy is invaluable.
7,097. Karen Crowley Buda, TX My son, who has cerebral palsy with developmental
delays, received therapy services through the Vista MTU
for years, and has benefited tremendously from it. Even
though we recently moved to Texas, I would hate to see
others miss out on this program
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Name From Comments
7,098. Holly McNeil Templeton, CA Please reconsider the budget cuts. As a parent of a child
with special needs, I know first hand how difficult it is to
pay for everything my child needs! You at least need to
adjust the 40k income level and the 20% marker to 80k
and 10%; just the cost of living in CA is astronomical!
Thank you.
7,099. Roy Garnica Santa Paula, CA
7,100. Susan Milne Porterville, CA
7,101. Molly McClendon CAMPBELL, CA
7,102. Tracy Sheridan AUSTIN, TX
7,103. Tracy Mellor Corona, CA
7,104. Nicole Tandet San Francisco, CA
7,105. Augie Marshall Berkeley, CA Children first!
7,106. S R Davis oakland, CA
7,107. Denise Maltby Santa Paula, CA So many kids would not be where they are today with out
this service.
7,108. Pushpa Desai EL CAJON, CA
7,109. Ann Derby CHADWICK, MO
7,110. Lisa Hitchcock Jamul, CA
7,111. Alyson Allen El Cajon, CA
7,112. Tina Ramos Oceano, CA I have seen the benefit that the medical therapy program
has done!! If you take that away, it would disable them
more & have less of a normal life that they already don't
have! Also I think there would be more deaths with no
activities! There body would just finally give up. You know
that by setting the income the way you have that more
people will get no help at all!! I think this is an area you
need to keep to help our children grow & be everything
they can be. Healthier & happier!!
7,113. jenny wiebes san jose, CA
7,114. Nancy Campbell Santa Maria, CA
7,115. Jenifer Ngo Wong Cupertino, CA The CCS therapy program gives hope to a lot of children
with disabilities and their families. It enables the children to
learn how to control their body, be as functional as
possible, and be able to be part of the community they are
in.
7,116. Annette Ortiz Ventura, CA
7,117. Michelle Holbrook Fountain Valley, CA
7,118. Allyson
Gregerson
Brentwood, CA
7,119. Doug Gregerson BRENTWOOD, CA
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Name From Comments
7,120. harriet white Pleasant Hill, CA My grandson wouldn't be walking without the help he
received from this program. He is now 20; when he was
born the MD's said he would likely live to 5 yrs.
7,121. Lauri Maerov Asheville, NC
7,122. Deb Faryniarz San Jose, CA We have child and friends who use this service and it is
wonderful to have the resource when you need it.
7,123. Barbara Trombley Kilauea, HI
7,124. Deborah Ponce tolleson, AZ Help families help themselves. You take this away then
there will be more problems for everyone.
7,125. Kristin
OCallaghan
Nevada City, CA
7,126. William Orcutt Santa Paula, CA
7,127. Margaret Helm Louisville, KY I have a Grandson who has Spina bifida who needs
Therapy
7,128. Mark Torres Pacifica, CA My daughter is utilizing services from CCS for her
hypotonia.
7,129. Jon Dearing Los Angeles, CA Healthy children should be a top priority and we should not
modify any of the current programs for conditions that
require extensive treatment.
7,130. Shannon
Ladner-Beasley
7,131. Monina Sistona La Crescenta, CA
7,132. Michael Strong San Jose, CA
7,133. Andrea Galvin
Nassaney
Antioch, CA My son receives PT and OT at the CCS Turner site in
Contra Costa County and we would not otherwise be able
to obtain these quality services for free, close to home.
Glendale, CA
7,134. Dana Sidders ADELAIDE, CA
7,135. Michelle Rivero Benicia, CA
7,136. Ashley Ramirez Ventura, CA
7,137. CORA HEACOX CHUALAR, CA
7,138. Thea Kirkpatrick upland, CA
7,139. natashia campbell oakland, CA
7,140. Maya Kandah UPLAND, CA
7,141. Phillip Monk Los Altos, CA
7,142. Katherine
Banares
Pacifica, CA
7,143. Robyn Leis FAIRVIEW, OR
7,144. Cheryl Banares Santa Clarita, CA My niece is currently receiving services through this
program.
7,145. Gabriel Obregon GRIFFITH, CA
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Name From Comments
7,146. Gail Remolador South San Francisco,
CA
7,147. Tim Crowley Seattle, WA I have loved ones who need this benefit.
7,148. Leslie-Anne Huff Los Angeles, CA
7,149. Claudia Menjivar LOS ANGELES, CA
7,150. Jay Soriano AGUA DULCE, CA
7,151. Renee Graham HAYWARD, CA
7,152. Theresa Price CARMICHAEL, CA
7,153. Katrina Cruz SEATTLE, WA
7,154. George Lepper Grover Beach, CA CCS has been integral in the assistance and medical
treatment needed for my daughter who has a rare
degenerative neurological condition. It would be a travesty
for families with disabled children to loose this valuable
and extremely necessary resource. Although we were
below the annual limit for income, the needed services
were invaluable to her well being.
7,155. Ayanna Hobbs FPO, AP
7,156. Rachel Dizon FAIRFIELD, CA
7,157. Ginger Tai San Rafael, CA CCS does great work in California. It would be terribly
unfortunate to loose this service for many families.
7,158. Mavel Golden CHULA VISTA, CA
7,159. Clariza Cabrera Montebello, CA I have a sister with autism.
7,160. jianhong fang SAN DIEGO, CA
7,161. Aileen Abaya Los Angeles, CA My friend's daughter receives these services and it's very
important for us to keep them going.
7,162. Jeanne Orcutt SANTA PAULA, CA
7,163. Roy Valdez GRIFFITH, CA
7,164. Monica Ferrer South San Francisco,
CA
7,165. Amy Takeshima Ventura, CA
7,166. melanie schwindt GAREY, CA
7,167. David Rapson Santa Maria, CA
7,168. Nicole Kil FULLERTON, CA
7,169. Michael Torres Los Angeles, CA
7,170. Vicky Deguzman San Francisco, CA
7,171. Sabrina Rivera LONG BEACH, CA
7,172. Mark Gray Los Angeles, CA
7,173. Reggie Panaligan DEL VALLE, CA
Issue directly affects my best friend's niece, and I am also
a early childhood educator that believes in offering
services and care to young children in need with physical
conditions.
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Name From Comments
7,174. Sonia Gomez SOUTH GATE, CA
7,175. Jean Armas Daly City, CA
7,176. Michael Mangubat LOS ANGELES, CA
7,177. Tiffany Chan Oakland, CA I am a special education teacher and I have students that
receive CCS MTP services.
7,178. mike oh philadelphia, PA
7,179. Danielle O'Neill San Francisco, CA CCS is critical for making kids as mobile and functional as
they can be. This program can help kids get confidence,
stay healthy, and help caregivers and families. It is VERY
important.
7,180. Barbara Herring SANTA MONICA, CA
7,181. George Moore Hilo, HI Who wouldn't this be important to? Kids with special
challenges need all the help we can give them.
7,182. Andrea Frankel Nevada City, CA
7,183. kalya paradis san francisco, CA
7,184. Rebecca Dyer ELSMERE, DE
7,185. Jonas Bilenas CONSHOHOCKEN,
PA
7,186. Erin Riglin Dallas, TX
7,187. Pat Givens Santa Rosa, CA I know a child who has benefited from these
services immensely, and could not have afforded extra
care otherwise.
7,188. MichElle Torres PACIFICA, CA
7,189. Christina Balboni SAN RAMON, CA
7,190. Marie Madrid FLINT, CA
7,191. Eric Deguzman RANCHO
BERNARDO, CA
7,192. Elizabeth Lester Pleasanton, CA My 3 boys all received speech, PT and OT at various
times. One was actually diagnosed with mild autism but is
now thoroughly typical and mainstreamed, in large part
due to early interventions.
7,193. Steven Banares Pacifica, CA
7,194. Linda Banares Pacifica, CA I have seen first hand the difference this program has
made in my niece's life. Without it, our family would not
have been able to provide the same level of care.
7,195. Nancy Doerring San Diego, CA Parent of 28 yr old young man with Down syndrome living
and working in the community. Without early childhood
intervention-OT, PT and speech therapy he would not be
accomplihed young man he is today. OT and PT were
provided through early infant programs and the schools.
Speech therapy was not and the cost to our family was
over $20,000 until we could no longer afford the financial
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Name From Comments
7,195. Nancy Doerring San Diego, CA (continued from previous page)
burden. We considered it our son's college education (at
6-8 yrs of age). If OT/PT would not have been provided we
would have faced a difficult choice as to what services we
could provide on our own. In those years we faced enough
difficult choices and are grateful for what we did receive.
7,196. Whitney Chou El Monte, CA
7,197. Mitchel Seaman San Diego, CA
7,198. Nicholas Gozun Daly City, CA
7,199. Theresa Ruiz SAN BRUNO, CA
7,200. Joel Nicolas S SAN FRAN, CA
7,201. Tricia Airlie-Martin Salinas, CA My son has cerebral palsy and receives CCS physical and
occupational therapy. We would not be able to afford these
services on our own. Please do not cut these important
services--it will only adversely affect the children, the
innocent victims of California's budget crisis.
7,202. Katarina Bondoc LAKE SAN
MARCOS, CA
7,204. Erik Baumgartner Sonoma, CA
7,205. Merri-Jane
Viglizzo
Salinas, CA The special children deserve these services. They should
not be denied assistance due to financial tests and income
restrictions. Even with state financial assistance most of
these children are limited to the most basic health services
due to the escalating costs of health care.
7,206. Edward Sirignano Lake Forest, CA Our future is at stake if we do not provide these benefits to
the ones that need them and deserve them the most.
7,207. Dave Lam San Francisco, CA
7,208. Justine Chan San Francisco, CA
7,209. Sue
San Jose, CA
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7,210. Yonghua Tai San Rafael, CA
7,211. michelle nicolas s sf, CA
7,212. Patricia
Hernandez
San Rafael, CA
7,213. Vicky Gianella MISSION VIEJO, CA
7,214. Blackie
Straussburg
El Segundo, CA
7,215. Gloria Llave Pacifica, CA
7,216. Christina Neri Dublin, CA
7,218. Michael Hause Camarillo, CA
7,219. Tania Yuen San Mateo, CA
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Name From Comments
7,220. Judy Molland Redwood City, CA
7,221. Jeri Kimmel Salinas, CA
7,222. Michelle Chisum CORRAL DE TIE, CA
7,223. Mariah Wilson San Francisco, CA I am a physical therapy student interested in working within
the CCS system as I believe these services are very
necessary for this population.
7,224. Michelle Salles Daly City, CA I'm a physical therapist student. I have worked with
families that depend on physical therapy to make their
children as funcitonal as possible and who could not afford
to provide therapy out of pocket. It is essential these
children receive treatment.
7,226. Bill Bristol Orange, CA This whole thing about special needs children and
providing programs, education, and some sort of help for
them to live in this world and especially here in California.
Because this is where my son and I live.
I am a single parent of an autistic son. He has been in
special education all of his school years. He was able to
get a job thru the state disability program becuase he has
learning problems. They assigned him a job consulor and a
job coach. Then they get you a job. It is easy for them to
do. The company pays half salary and the state pays the
other half - for 3 months. After 3 months the company
decides to keep the person or not. If he or she is let go,
then they find another job. But the 3 months costs the
company nearly nothing to put them on payroll and they
probably get brownie points for hiring those who have
problems.
I had learning problems in school, but "back then" there
was no help for me. Both my son and I have low I.Q. I
failed the 8th grade and had to take it over and I limped my
way thru high school. I then flunked out of college twice.
The college consulor told me that if I failed a 3rd time, I
would be scholastically expelled and would never be able
to go to a college in California ever again. That would be it.
I stopped trying to fight the situation and got a full-time job.
Later, much later I was able to return and take one or 2
classes at a time and finally got my AA degree.
In the past I worked with a lot of illegals, wetbacks,
undocumented imigrants. Pick which ever word you want.
But I HAD to learn some Spanish. With one jerk-boss I
learned 2 things - stay the hell away from him when he had
temper tantrums (which was nearly all the time) and learn
some Spanish.
Another creepy boss, who also hired non-English speaking
Hispanics would call all of us English speaking people into
his office and rant and rave because "they" who refused to
learn English would do the job wrong because they could
not read the job order. But the fact that the job was done
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Name From Comments
7,226. Bill Bristol Orange, CA (continued from previous page)
wrong, it was us English speaker's fault. I saw 3 foremans
get fired in the space of about 4 months because they
would say the magic words. The words were, "Get me
some goddamn people who speak English!" If you said
that you were terminated in less than a week.
The problem I also have is that I tried to get help for us.
Food stamps. Whatever. They said I did not qualify. But
some years back We were living in Norwalk. Because we
were having trouble with the refrigerator, I would walk
down to Crawfords market which was about 4 doors down
and get what we needed. Everytime I went there, and I
mean everytime I would see at least one non-English
speaking family using food stamp. Something that I was
not allowed. Anytime I have gone to welfare offices the
90% of the people there are non-english speaking
hispanics. Then there are some blacks, a few Asians and
maybe, just maybe one or two white people. Because
Amerkian citizens don't qualify, but people from other
countries- especially Mexico can get everything. And it
sounds like the govts. want to stop more of the help for us
citizens. And I am tired of it. We finally were able to get
some help for my son. And I think other citizens should
also.
Sorry I wrote a book!
7,227. Robert Hanlon Pleasanton, CA
7,228. Tu Do San Jose, CA My daughter may not be able to walk, run and do other
activities without this medical therapy program since she
was six. More over, the economy needs those jobs
(physical therapists)
7,229. Paula Gulli Lake Forest, CA
7,230. Tenile Watford Antioch, CA
7,231. Elizabeth Chan BROADMOOR VLG,
CA
7,232. Martha Godlasky Yorba Linda, CA
7,233. Emily Ferris ALTA LOMA, CA
7,234. Sharon Palacios Buena Park, CA This is for all the kids needing therapy for things they
cannot control. How would you like it if it were your own
child or grandchild? Please keep these services. They are
much greater than you know.
7,235. lisa Ghiglieri PETALUMA, CA
7,236. LyNell Franssen Concord, CA I know a child who has benefited from these services, and
could not have afforded these kinds of services otherwise.
From an economic standpoint, it makes sense to help
these children develop to their fullest potential. From a
moral standpoint, it's simply the right thing to do.
7,237. CHIALING CHEN San Marino, CA
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Name From Comments
7,238. Laura Radke SALEM, OR
7,239. Diane Aguillon Petaluma, CA
7,240. Carolyn Sanders Salinas, CA
7,241. Victoria Vuong San Diego, CA
7,242. Van Do San Jose, CA My niece has cerebral palsy and she has been going to
therapy since she was 6 years old. Without these
programs, she wouldn't be able to walk or do many daily
tasks like she's doing now. If these programs are cut,
many who are in need will be affected. Please help.
7,243. Gloria Pham SAN JOSE, CA
7,244. Ryan Peterson daly city, CA
7,245. Jasmine Duong San Jose, CA
7,246. Nancy Nguyen San Jose, CA I know someone who would be affected by this cut
7,248. Vinh Nguyen San Jose, CA My friend has CP and I work in the medical field.
7,249. Ariel De La Torre San Jose, CA
7,250. Marlo Samson San Jose, CA
7,251. Khang Le San Jose, CA
7,252. Alethea
Leandro-Farr
7,253. Meaghan Del
Real
Salinas, CA
CAMPBELL, CA
7,254. Jeanette Guerra san jose, CA
7,255. Cat Nguyen San Jose, CA
7,256. lee gomez los angeles, CA it's innocent children that cannot speak on their behalf.
come on government give them a chance at life!
7,257. Marie-France
Arnou
Saint-André-de-la-Marche,
France
7,258. Amanda Hall San Francisco, CA
7,259. Holly Tremblay GILMAN HOT
SPRINGS, CA
7,260. Theresa
Aguillon-Wolfe
South Lake Tahoe,
CA
7,261. Selby Cody Cobbtown, GA
7,262. Susan
Cosseboom
Salinas, CA
7,263. Maxine Hall Glen Ellen, CA Children are our future. Let's take care of them.
7,264. Shane Borden Fontana, CA I have a 16 year old disabled son and the budget cuts to
these programs are getting ridiculous. Try cutting Govt
waste NOT programs people need!
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Name From Comments
7,265. Debbie Borden Fontana, CA Receiving these services for my disabled son has allowed
him chances and development at things that may not have
ever happened....please take from somewhere
else....these individuals deserve their chance!
7,266. Thelma
Deguzman
San Diego, CA
7,267. Veronica Dang San Jose, CA
7,268. Carolyn Gyermek Denver, CO
7,269. Katie Brokaw Santa Paula, CA There should be an income eligibility test but I think for our
area, with very high cost of living, the $40,000 cut off level
is too low.
7,270. Jamal Ghazaleh Santa Barbara, CA
7,271. Sonali Desai CAMPBELL, CA
7,272. Jason Santiago Daly City, CA
7,273. Thanh Do San Jose, CA
7,274. Chris King Dixon, CA
7,275. Serena Buie Aptos, CA
7,276. Colin Gordon Culver City, CA
7,277. Irene Ng Temple City, CA
7,278. Nicole Mora Alta Loma, CA
7,279. Amber Davis KING CITY, CA
7,280. cg williams daly city, CA my daughter is ASD and receives services at her public
school. She is thriving, without the services she wouldn't
be along as far as is currently. It's imperative these
services are open to everyone who needs them.
7,281. Susan L Jones Redwood City, CA
7,282. Carmen
Mangalino
Daly City, CA
7,283. Valerie` Monte Lompoc, CA
7,284. Susan Newton Carmel Valley, CA
7,285. sarah chouinard Citrus Heights, CA
7,286. Mayche Cech Williams, OR My wish is that all children get the best care
possible--especially those that need something more due
to their special needs.
7,287. Kris Minic Fayetteville, OH All Children deserve treatment
7,288. Amy Kriska Corona, CA Family and friends who receive services and are in need of
the help!!!
7,289. C Marie
Woodward
ALTAVILLE, CA
7,290. Jessie Petrick Pasadena, CA
7,291. Cheryl Banares
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Name From Comments
7,292. Christina Grant Lakewood, CA Because medical care is too expensive for working
families.
7,293. Sarah Longhenry Culver City, CA
7,294. Pam Stinnett Ventura, CA
7,295. Linda Reardan Upland, CA I think hardworking people with health issues are the ones
most hurt by the government's interference in health care.
Prices are artificially high, and government helps the
indigent, but not the middle class. It is especially unjust
when children don't get what they need.
7,296. Alfred Andres AGUA DULCE, CA
7,297. M Paulo Oakland, CA I know a child that benefits greatly from MTP and she and
her family need to be assured that care will be available for
her.
7,298. leigh munoz claremont, CA I know I child who needs these services. Even though the
income of both parents is adequate, their separation
makes care unaffordable.
7,299. T Potts Watsonville, CA My son needs these services. Under the new cuts we
would not qualify and our insurance would not cover.
Please don't do this.
7,300. Alexus Jordan LOS ANGELES, CA
7,301. Elle Smith Winnetka, CA
7,302. Catherine
Immanuel
7,303. Vilma Fernandez San Jose, CA
7,304. Padmini
Parthasarathy
San Francisco, CA My son has cerebral palsy. I want others to get help too.
San Ramon, CA
7,305. Felipe Chavez Huntington Park, CA My good friend's daughter is a baby with special needs.
She needs us adults to be her voice and advocate against
any amendments that restrict eligibility for the Medical
Therapy Program which provides physical therapy,
occupational therapy and medical therapy services to
children with neurological or muscular-skeletal disorders.
7,306. JOHN REARDAN Ukiah, CA
7,307. Sharona
Daneshrad
Beverly Hills, CA
7,308. Tracey Chavira FEDERAL, CA
7,309. Gina Dyke ROSEVILLE, CA
7,310. Andson Huynh greenville, MS My friend is in therapy and deserves the care she receives.
7,311. Karen Campbell Citrus Heights, CA
7,312. Julia Castaneda UPLAND, CA
7,313. Alberto Ramos Farmersville, CA
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Name From Comments
7,314. tamika hamilton fontana, CA i have a child w cerebral palsy and without this program i
wouldnt know where to go or turn to for help if you have
child with this disability you would know the time and
dedication it takes
7,315. Lena Iaremenko Rancho Cucamonga,
CA
7,316. Henry Huang Rowland Heights, CA In terms of budget cuts, there are much more inefficiencies
in government spending than healthcare. (Not to say
health care doesn't have any inefficiencies) I'm signing this
because I don't believe this is a program to cut and, that
there are less important programs that should be removed.
I'm all for saving money, but let's do it effectively.
7,317. Sherlie Ladner Oakland, CA I have a grandchild receiving therapy.
7,318. Maureen Fong San Gabriel, CA
7,319. Brian Au Redwood city, CA
7,320. Lian Rickey Fremont, CA
7,321. Luis Sanchez Apple Valley, CA
7,322. Chris Concepcion CUCAMONGA, CA
7,323. Jason McVAy San Francisco, CA
7,324. Lauren Siroonian CALABASAS, CA
7,325. Rita Adsit San Leandro, CA
7,326. Barbara
Giovanola
7,327. Kyoko Ito Salinas, CA
7,328. Rachel Buttitta san francisco, CA
Pacifica, CA Our grandson is being helped with these services, which
would not be affordable to the normal family.
7,329. wyatt smith san francisco, CA CCS is a system that will not be able to be replaced with
private therapy. CCS is a program that all of California
should be proud of and if we want to remain on the
forefront of providing care to the disabled, we must
preserve this program. The loss of CCS will not only be a
loss to the community, but will be a shameful statement,
representing what is truly important to Californians.
7,330. Diana Ronai ALAMO, CA
7,331. Lisa Marie
DiFranco
Salinas, CA
7,332. usha mantha pomona, CA
7,333. Sasha Marquez Glendale, CA I have a good friend who has a daughter with special
needs. These services are so vital to her progress and well
being.
7,334. Yvette Ott San Jose, CA
7,335. Haroon Zahid Peoria, IL
7,336. Jennifer Accardo Danville, CA
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Name From Comments
7,337. Susan Browne Portola Valley, CA
7,338. Adrienne Fong
Heady
SAN BRUNO, CA
7,339. Monica Manuel BROADMOOR VLG,
CA
7,340. Debbria Arnold Indianapolis, IN Because it helps my Grandson that lives in California. His
parents both work very hard and without this service they
will not be able to afford to pay for all of his needs.
7,341. Allen Fong San Bruno, CA This affects my grandson directly. He needs all the help
and support, so that he can hopely live a full , health life.
7,342. Victoria Casacca Salinas, CA
7,343. Patti Bailey Pismo Beach, CA It is an important part to meeting my student's physical and
educational goals.
7,344. aimee barias REdwood City, CO
7,345. Ashish Kaneria Pleasanton, CA
7,346. Steve Carroll Tarzana, CA
7,347. Jami Hefley Grenwood, IN I do NOT think this is right what so ever you need to not
only look at the money the parents every year but also how
much they have to put out of pocket also because of
California's law on going by an income guidelines for
disability for there children I believe someone with a
disabled child should be in charge there for the children in
California are not going without cause it does not matter it
the parents make 50,000 a year most of them have other
children and deserve to get a check in the mail once a
month they did not ask for there child to be born this was it
is an action of god there for I STRONGLY BELIEVE
someone needs to review California's laws for disabled
children.
7,348. Justin Trumbull San Francisco, CA This is important as these children will eventually grow up
and become huge burdens on their families and their
community if they do not receive the preventative care and
family education they need to thrive.
7,349. Myra Megino HAYWARD, CA
7,350. Talin Yepremian santa barbara, CA
7,351. Steve O malley MILLBRAE, CA
7,352. JessIca Beyer MILLBRAE, CA
7,353. Leslie Nichols Santa Paula, CA As a former educator, I know how much these services
mean to young children preschool age in their finding
success when they enter the public school system.
7,354. Nancy Giovannini Petaluma, CA I work for Public Health and this can not pass! Must be
stopped!
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Name From Comments
7,355. Rachel Porras Pleasant Hill, CA I am the parent of a profoundly disabled child who has
benefited immensely from the physical therapy he has
received from CCS over the last several years in that his
range of mobility and quality of life has been maintained
and even enhanced despite a neurologically based
problem which increases his risk of developing joint
contractures. We as a family with limited financial
resources (I am a single parent of two) could never have
provided this kind of care for my son without the assistance
of CCS. It is strong my desire to help ensure that CCS be
permitted to continue to provide these essential and life
enhancing services to disabled children and teens in our
community. Thanks so much for all you have done for my
son!!!!
7,356. Alyssa Porras Pleasant Hill, CA My brother is physically and mentally disabled and he
heavily relies on his physical therapy. If this is taken away,
my brother and the thousands of other handicapped kids
will no longer be able to get the medical attention they
need.
7,357. Judith Ferris Alta Loma, CA This denial will impact the lives of many children. Many
families simpy cannot afford the added expense it takes to
care for a disabled child. Many of these families care for
their children at home saving the county millions of dollars.
In home care therapy allows families to live together and
maintain family relationships.
7,358. Sabrina Lee Fullerton, CA
7,359. Lisa Yee sunnyvale, CA
7,360. Jason Heady San Bruno, CA
7,361. Jessica Lopez SAN LORENZO, CA
7,362. Ariana Mofran Concrod, CA
7,363. Matthew Perrett Pacifica, CA
7,364. Thuy Tran Oakland, CA
7,365. Rich Castro so san francisco, CA
7,366. Aristotle
Montemayor
Jacksonville, FL
7,367. Jennifer Paoletti SAN MATEO, CA
7,368. Annette Piña SAN BRUNO, CA
7,369. Damon Bennett San Francisco, CA
7,370. Mark Kunkel Oakland, CA
7,371. Jami Haddock FOWLER, IN
7,372. Stephanie
Crabtree
BROADMOOR VLG,
CA
7,373. Ann Marie Miller HAYWARD, CA
7,374. Pamela Innis Daly City, CA
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Name From Comments
7,375. Shandor Tighe San Francisco, CA
7,376. David
RosarioDavidR
CASTRO VALLEY,
CA
7,377. helen tagle VALLEJO, CA
7,378. Megan Kelsey PACIFICA, CA
7,379. Diep Nguyen san jose, CA Kids should not be denied services they need to develop.
7,380. Bryce Carmona OAKLEY, CA
7,381. Vanessa Piccolotti PACIFICA, CA
7,382. Meghan Moore San Francisco, CA As a PT, this is something that not only affects our ability to
help patients, but also to be able to reach the most children
in our state.
7,383. Edsel Liongson hayward, CA
7,384. neil pedrosa San Bruno, CA
7,386. Stefanie Ito FOUNTAIN VALLEY,
CA
7,387. Reynaldo
Macapagal
SAN LORENZO, CA
7,388. nichelle kitt berkeley, CA
7,389. Maria Nunes Goiania/GO, Brazil I have a grandaugther with PMG so I believe everything to
help kids with disabilities is very, very important!
7,390. Janine Del Valle san francisco, CA
7,391. Janice Knopp Arroyo Grande, CA I work with special needs children and have two nephews
with special needs.
7,392. Angelia Johnson San Ramon, CA
7,393. Angelica
Gutierrez-Cruz
7,394. DANIELLE
TERBORG
Oakland, CA
WANUT CREEK, CA Daniel and I met and fell in love in 2009 .After a year of
dating we found out that I was pregnant we were scared
and excited all at once. I had a wonderful pregnancy all my
test were normal . We were told all is well and were
expecting a healthy baby boy. On November 24,2011 our
son Logan was born. I cannot explain the love that I felt for
our beautiful boy, it was instananious. After he cleared all
his newborn screening test we were sent home with a
clean bill of health. I was so excited to embrace my new
role as a mother but I had alot to learn. Thank God for
Family support!! After having him home for a few weeks
my family and I had noticed some small abnormalities
things like: constant cooing,weak cry ,gas , but sort of blew
them off or thought they were his "normal". I took him to
the pediatrician for his newborn screening and his first
month checkup but she felt most of the patterns he had
were reletiveley normal and he was eating ,sleeping and
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Name From Comments
7,394. DANIELLE
TERBORG
WANUT CREEK, CA (continued from previous page)
growing. As the weeks progressed we were heading into
Christmas and the New Year we were moving and my
Husband was getting ready to go to Chicago for training for
his new job. We had a lot going on.. it was crazy!!! After
the first week of training my Husband came home for the
weekend and was playing with our son he had noticed that
when he would cry it appeared to be weak and pathetic.
The previous day my mom had mentioned his constant
cooing .I was staring to wonder but he was eating
,sleeping,normal diapers and normal color. The next day
he wasen't eating as much his appetite decreased and he
was lethargic . I thought perhaps in all the chaos and it
being cold and flu season perhaps despite our best efforts
maybe he was coming down with a cold. Later that evening
we had planned to go to my in-laws for dinner with the
baby while visiting Grandma had noticed that he was
having difficulty breathing. THAT WAS IT!!! I called the
advise nurse and she advised us to get to the hospital
immediately.We wisked ourselves to the emergency room
and were quickly brought back where they began breathing
treatments and oxygen . I held my baby helplessly as they
worked on stabalizing him. My husband and I feared the
worst.It was January 16,2011 my Son and I rode the
ambulance as my husband followed us to Childrens
Hospital Oakland. Where the continued to do everything to
make our son stable and comfortable. There they
specialize in children and were better equipped to handle
his needs.
Here is some info on his diagnosis:
S.M.A.R.D. = Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Respiratory
Distress. SMARD is a neuromuscular condition causing
weakness of the muscles. It is the second anterior horn cell
disease in infants in which the genetic defect has been
defined. SMARD1 is not linked to the SMN1 gene locus on
chromosome 5q13 (classic SMA), but is caused by
mutations in the IGHMBP2 gene on chromosome 11q13.
Despite a substantial overlap in clinical features, the
phenotypes of SMA versus SMARD1 can be distinguished.
In SMARD1, the predominating symptom is a severe
respiratory distress due to a paralysis of the diaphragm.
Most patients present [show symptoms] at the age of 1 to 6
months with respiratory failure and progressive muscle
weakness with predominantly distal lower limb muscle
involvement. Sensory and autonomic nervous systems
may also be involved. Early involvement of the diaphragm
and predominance of distal muscle weakness clearly
distinguishes SMARD1 from Type 1 SMA. Essentially, in
SMA1, symptoms manifest in reverse order. Infants with
SMA1 will become floppy due to weakness of the proximal
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Name From Comments
7,394. DANIELLE
TERBORG
7,395. Sally Pickett Antioch, CA
7,396. Irina Rebeca
Rafael
WANUT CREEK, CA (continued from previous page)
limb muscles and assume a frog leg position before they
suffer from respiratory failure. In contrast to SMARD1,
SMA1 infants have intercostal recessions and develop
inefficient respiration due to paralysis of intercostal
muscles.
In conclusion, similiar to SMA, both parents must be a
carrier. How is SMARD different than SMA? First, the
defective gene in SMARD is different than the one causing
SMA. Additionally, the predominant SMARD symptom is
severe respiratory distress due to involvement of the
diaphragm muscles. Respiratory problems are generally
the first symptoms.
With SMA- roughly 1 in every 10,000 children are born with
this disease.
With SMARD- roughly 1 in every 1,000,000 (if that) are
born with this disease.
1 in 40 people are carriers of the SMA gene.
1 in 50,000 are carriers of the SMARD gene.
Our Son was diagnosed with S.M.A.R.D (Spinal Muscular
Atrophy with Respiratory distress) a rare genetic disorder
in January 2011.
S.M.A.R.D. = Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Respiratory
Distress. SMARD is a neuromuscular condition causing
weakness of the muscles.
In SMARD1, the predominating symptom is a severe
respiratory distress due to a paralysis of the diaphragm.
Most patients present [show symptoms] at the age of 1 to 6
months with respiratory failure and progressive muscle
weakness with predominantly distal lower limb muscle
involvement. This diagnosis is a life limiting illness, it
causes muscle weakness, and statistically most Children
do not make it to two years of age. Logan is Trach /vent
dependant. He is non-verbal.
Fremont, CA
7,397. Kim Lerner AGOURA HILLS, CA
7,398. Diana Escobedo SAN LEANDRO, CA
7,399. Janette Orlando S SAN FRAN, CA
7,400. Ed Ie brea, CA
7,401. Katherine Zaba San Diego, CA
7,402. Marjorie Lee Oakland, CA
7,403. Lynda Karl Thousand Oaks, CA This issue is important to me because the reducctions will
greatly impact my sons ability to receive services he so
desperately needs.
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Name From Comments
7,404. Susan Kibre Redwood City, CA Children need this therapy regardless of financial status -
unfortunately insurance doesn't pick up the slack enough!
7,405. Hilary Meu oakland, CA
7,406. Ethan Longhenry Culver City, CA How we take care of the least among us will be the
standard by which government is judged.
7,407. Melanie Proctor San Francisco, CA
7,409. Jena Nawy Albany, CA I would like to see Will and children like Will receive the
necessary services that they deserve, there should not be
budget cuts of this type that can affect these children for
the rest of their lives.
7,410. Eleanor Benway Richmond, CA
7,411. Marcela Cabrales San Jose, CA
7,412. Ariana Lloyd Oakland, CA
7,413. Betty Jones Concord, CA All children deserve a chance! I have a grandchild with
JRA and without services, she would have gone without.
7,414. Angela Lalaind San Francisco, CA
7,415. Dong Bui 94121, CA
7,416. Rhona Taylor San Francisco, CA
7,417. Brandy Davis Jacksonville, FM Therapy is so very important to children special needs. No
one should be turned down that needs it!
7,418. alejandra felix moreno valley, CA
7,419. Amanda
Cosio-Bognuda
7,420. Cassandra De
Vita
7,421. Laura Poore Santee, CA
7,422. kathy leigh Northridge, CA
Oakland, CA Friend of a friend. We are a communtiy, we need to make
sure everyone is taken care of.
Vallejo, CA There are many better off big businesses that could be
taxed or have fudnign cut rather than taking from the
children who have no where else to turn. The conditions
covered by these programs are not something the child
chose for themself so why punish them for being born.
7,423. Noemi Mitzel Pittsburg, CA I believe in advocating for those in need.
7,424. Carolyn Potter Carlsbad, CA
7,425. Tiphanie Garcia San Marcos, CA No child should be turned away because their family
makes too much, and not enough.
7,426. NIKKI ANTHONY WOODLAND, CA
7,427. christine russell manteca, CA
7,429. Tomasa Duenas Oakland, CA
7,430. Carly Allen San Francisco, CA
7,431. Shannon
Anderson
7,432. Asali Johnson Cupertino, CA
Kingsburg, CA I have a friend whose granddaughter has a brain injury.
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Name From Comments
7,433. Geri Vasquez Rosemead, CA "...it takes a village", they say. I think we should take care
of our babies; let's make sure they get what they need!
7,434. Marie Burkart Hayward, CA
7,435. Sean Becker Mipitas, CA
7,436. Monica Santana Santa Maria, CA
7,437. Kristina Ervin Union City, CA
7,438. SUSAN MORITZ Thousand Oaks, CA
7,439. Grace Malvar Brookline, MA
7,440. Krista de Leon SSF, CA
7,441. Stefanie Solomon San Francisco, CA
7,442. Felicia Ferlin san francisco, CA
7,443. Jason Cooper San Francisco, CA Children deserve the best possible care while they are in
the school systems.
7,444. Brian Gee Novato, CA As a student physical therapist, I have seen first hand the
benefits that CCS offers children with special needs.
Having lived with my now 50 year old aunt who has special
needs, I understand how different her life would have been
if she had received these services as a child. Its is
important to remember that CCS is not only providing
treating for special needs children but also for their families
by providing evidence based education and training that is
crucial during the daily lives of these patients. While
children may "graduate out of CCS", their needs remain
throughout their whole life. I firmly believe that programs
like CCS should be commended, (not cut) due to their
outstanding work and that California would benefit from
more programs like CCS.
7,445. Camille Lee SF, CA I am in school for PT at UCSF/SFSU
7,446. Kathleen Terborg Concord, CA My grandson has Spinal Muscular Atrophy with
Respiratory Distress (SMARD) & these services are a must
for him.
7,447. Eva De Leon SAN FRANCISCO,
CA
7,448. Tina Wilson Santa Maria, CA
7,449. jenna powers san francisco, CA
7,450. Van Johnson THOUSAND OAKS,
CA
7,451. Linda Rosario SAN FRANCISCO,
CA
7,452. Chris Clukies San Francisco, CA
7,453. Nancy Swan Boulder Creek, CA
7,454. Hencie Banares Pacifica, CA
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Name From Comments
7,455. James Meyer Fremont, CA
7,456. Lisa Nhieu San Diego, CA
7,457. Anne McDonald Sacramento, CA I have met the little girl on the header and know her Grand
parentsl I am impressed!
7,458. christian mendoza san pablo city,
Philippines
7,460. Annick Lamb Marin, CA I'm a PT student.
7,461. Carla Arellano San Francisco, CA I have witnessed the need and benefits of the services
provided by CCS and genuinely believe this are services
that should continue to be available.
7,462. Cynthia Mattis REDWOOD CITY,
CA
7,463. Kow Armah San Jose, CA
7,464. carrie griep san diego, CA
7,465. Pamela Osborne Brentwood, CA
7,466. Jennifer Schell Santa Barbara, CA Anything to support kids with special needs.
7,467. Vanessa Ho San Francisco, CA
7,468. Editha Banares Pacifica, CA
7,469. P McCaslin Pleasanton, CA As a registered nurse, I know how important continuing
care is for our children that need it.
7,470. Dawn Graves Grass Valley, CA There are not many PT/OT offices that accept Medi-cal,
what will happen with these children? Get worse and cost
the state MORE money! Also, just because your family
makes over $40,000 a year, does not mean they can afford
$100 therapy visits, especially the poor kids that need
therapy 1-2 a week!
7,471. Helene Banares Hercules, CA
7,472. Christine Banares MANHATTAN, NY
7,473. Christina Ortiz Hercules, CA This is important to me because I know someone with
special needs.
7,474. Jeffrey Mecozzi Hayward, CA
7,475. Rosemarie
Fontela
South San Francisco,
CA
7,476. Ruciela Diaz RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CA
7,477. christopher
aspeitia
downey, CA
7,478. Michelle Llamas Chino, CA
7,479. Diana Lopez Brea, CA
7,480. CHAD BLAKE UPLAND, CA A FREIND IN NEED
This is important to me because my baby gets the CCS
program for therapy. me and my husband are working but
it will be a real burden for us if we start paying even half for
these services.
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Name From Comments
7,481. Sherry Jones lakewood, CA I have a special needs granddaughter
7,482. Gloria Love brea, CA For kids, there should be no excuses, this is not the
program to cut, kids and elderly should be assisted in
anyway we can.
7,483. ARMANDO
LUCATERO
covina, CA
7,484. Lisa Wheeler Ontario, CA
7,485. Ashley Holt Newport Beach, CA Because all deserve the care they need especially tax
payers!
7,486. Nelson Moran Pomona, CA This is an issue to me because one of my good friends has
a child with a disability who requires medical therapy. She
is an outstanding mom and she needs all the help she can
get.
7,487. Araceli Franco Santa Fe Springs, CA
7,488. Jaimie Sapaen COLMA, CA
7,489. ANA
CONTRERAS
WHITTIER, CA
7,490. Jennifer McEwen Endicott, NY
7,491. brian garcia alameda, CA
7,492. Gian carlo
Ventocilla
Quezon city,
Philippines
7,493. Wilfredo Viray S SAN FRAN, CA
7,494. Jessica Hipol Rancho Cucamonga,
CA
7,495. Queenie
Magsakay
San Mateo, CA
7,496. Jason banares hercules, CA
7,497. Lowella Dungca Sacramento, CA
7,498. Mamie Wong OAKLAND, CA
7,499. Mary Wildey La Habra, CA Hospitals fight to keep premature babies alive. Months and
months of care just to get them strong enough to go home.
We know these babies will continue to have special needs.
We didn't give up on them at birth. Why should we not
continue to allow them the best chance at life.
7,500. Kenneth Ascio Fullerton, CA
7,501. Marevel
Maghanoy
Hayward, CA I have kids and wouldn't want them to be denied treatment
just because we can't afford it.
7,502. Margaret Phelps Santa Paula, CA I personally know children whose lives were dramatically
improved by the therapy provided by Ca Children's
services. Without it, they could not have afforded that life
changing care.
7,503. Lorenzo Pascucci San Francisco, CA
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Name From Comments
7,504. angela Ayala La Puente, CA
7,505. Liliana Castaneda CHULA VISTA, CA
7,506. Krystle Tugadi Buena Park, CA
7,507. Johanna Jose Vallejo, CA
7,508. Cindy-grace
Olivares
SAN FRANCISCO,
CA
7,509. Alana Kapust Oakland, CA
7,510. Mary Miranda HILLTOP MALL, CA
7,511. Rose Medina AIRPORT, CA
7,512. Sydney Miller San Diego, CA
7,514. Hope Dela Vega Encinitas, CA This is an important service for the children and families
the program serves. I've worked with the recipients
firsthand and to have their benefits cut would be very
detrimental to the child. It'd be interesting to know how the
numbers people came up with $40,000. A cutoff may be
fiscally appropriate, but combined $40,000 seems too low
of a cutoff amount. That's going to hurt many of the people
who need this service and cannot afford it out-of-pocket.
7,515. Joy Serrano SPRING VALLEY,
CA
7,516. Amani Ali oakland, CA In the year that I worked with physical therapists,
occupational therapists, and speech therapists for children
with developmental disorders I learned just how important
this care is. I saw these children reach milestones that their
parents had lost sight of. For many of the families, their
children's growth wouldn't be possible without financial
support.
7,517. Mary McBride San Francisco, CA
7,518. Tia Ingram-Taylor Richmond, CA The quality of life for our children is at stake; no child
should be denied access to vital services.
7,519. Lizzie Enrile PACIFICA, CA
7,520. Paula Ramsey Clayton, CA
7,521. Angelina Scholey san Diego, CA Friends daughter
7,522. ila sherman Santa Rosa, CA Having been a pediatric occupational therapist for over 27
years, I recognize the skill and special services that CCS
therapists provide. I feel that many parents would be
unable to afford this extra financial burden of paying for
these much needed services. Also, many of these children
require therapy for many years, as well as specialized
equipment for feeding, mobility, etc.
7,523. Stella
Cabacungan
S SAN FRAN, CA
7,524. sky taylor petaluma, CA
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Name From Comments
7,525. Ed McGargill Truckee, CA
7,526. J Bailey Morgan Hill, CA
7,527. Tiana Campuzano Oxnard, CA My son is a patient of CCS. My son does not even receive
enough therapy through CCS and for the State to possible
cut my son, possible will be a hardship on us. Therapy is
not cheap and to add to that he needs equipment to help
him with his everyday life, equipment is very expensive. My
child should have the best opportunity to thrive in life,
therapy is not on option it is a need for these children. My
husband and I pay a lot of taxes and this is how we are
treated. It is shameful. Thank you.
7,528. alicia govea ontario, CA So every one can have wonderful happy lives
7,529. MARIA LACSINA
DIAZ
7,530. Reivin Banares HERCULES, CA
7,531. veronica barajas Surprise, AZ
7,532. Leigh Hall Glen Ellen, CA
7,533. Lauren Donaghue Carlsbad, CA
7,534. Rachelle Banares HERCULES, CA
7,535. edwin banares hercules, CA
7,536. Erika Pangan Corona, CA
7,537. Julia Nattkemper Fair Oaks, CA
QC, Philippines Because it will help the needs of my niece especially in this
hard times
7,538. Gary Waters Pleasanton, CA To help every child reach their highest potential.
7,539. Bella Viray S SAN FRAN, CA
7,540. Jennifer Sunga BAY POINT, CA
7,541. Linda Yee San Francisco, CA
7,542. Ruperto
Macapagal
SAN LEANDRO, CA
7,543. Jamie Bales Huntington Beach,
CA
7,544. Sandra Dafnis REDWOOD CITY,
CA
7,546. evelyn gonzales oxnard, CA
7,547. Dennis Biscocho South San Francisco,
CA
7,548. Virginia Block CAMARILLO, CA
7,549. Ryan Liddell SAN BRUNO, CA
7,550. Ebony Ellis Oakland, CA
7,551. Linda Klaman CARMICHAEL, CA
7,552. Lisa Rock Berkeley, CA
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Name From Comments
7,553. Louisa Ford OXNARD, CA
7,554. Lori Chase Ventura, CA
7,555. Joni Keith Huntington Beach,
CA
7,556. Andrea Deutsch SOMIS, CA
7,557. Rosa
Galindo-Chavez
Gilroy, CA
7,558. Mindy Marquez Gilroy, CA My sister's have Spinal Muscular Disorder and have been
going to the same physical therapist for the past two years.
If this program is cut they will no longer be able to work
with the therapist they love and have been improving so
much with.
7,559. Kendall Yoder San Jose, CA
7,560. Patricia Sugimoto Gilroy, CA
7,561. Regina Holden San Jose, CA
7,562. Steven Kim Folsom, CA
7,563. Dawn Bell GREENWD, IN
7,564. brittany bowen San Jose, CA
7,565. Jeff Thayer San Diego, CA
7,566. sharon Deutsch Oxnard, CA want the handicap be able to have proper care
7,567. D Stefani Gilroy, CA affects my friends family
7,568. Heidi Soto REDWOOD CITY,
CA
7,569. Maria Sandoval HOLLISTER, CA
7,570. Phyllis Woolworth Salinas, CA I am a pediatric therapist working for California Childrens
Services beginning in 70's. The program was based of free
therapy services to ALL families which has been the intent
for more than 80 years supporting families with untold
concerns for they precious children regardless of the
qualifying disability and prognosis which can be death or
returning to age level.
7,572. Randy Rauser San Diego, CA My son has cp and these services have been invaluable to
his progress. Come on Cal Gov...the money is there...just
learn to spent it right!!!
7,573. lai saetern Merced, CA i myself have a brother and a sister that has cerebral palsy
and osteogenesis imperfecta and it saddens me to see that
they hardly get the appropriate help that they need. it
affects my family greatly.
7,574. Marlon Plazo Torrance, CA
7,575. Thomas Beckner OXNARD, CA
7,576. Diane Erickson Camarillo, CA
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Name From Comments
7,577. Natalie
Christopherson
SAN FRANCISCO,
CA
7,578. Rob Podzunas San Diego, CA
7,579. Rafael Bedolla Gardena, CA
7,580. autumn podzunas SAN DIEGO, CA
7,581. Urian Chang San Diego, CA
7,583. Ryan Lee San Diego, CA
7,584. Kirsten
McCullough
7,585. Gabriel
Hernandez
Nipomo, CA I think it's so important for people to have access to good
therapy regardless of their financial situation. I have so
many friends who are frustrated trying to get help for their
kids!
San Diego, CA
7,586. Penny Wojahn Gilroy, CA My friends two daughters attend this program. It would be
a shame if they were not able to get the help they need
with their disability.
7,587. Randall Sakamoto Oakland, CA
7,588. Brandon Wai Hayward, CA
7,589. Kevin Kim San Diego, CA its wrong in every way
7,590. Christopher Gitre Goleta, CA I believe these budge cuts provide a disservice to
hardworking parents of disabled children.
7,591. Lauren Laing Gilroy, CA
7,592. steve shaw del mar, CA
7,593. John Maier Solana Beach, CA
7,594. Lisa Koshimizu RPV, CA
7,595. Debreia Blackman Greenwood, IN
7,596. nicole goss BUENA PARK, CA
7,597. Catharine
Frenette
7,598. Antonio
Campuzano
7,600. Brian Fong FOSTER CITY, CA
7,601. Aishwarya
Karlapudi
7,602. Nancy West Ventura, CA
7,603. Kimberly Viray S SAN FRAN, CA
Wildomar, CA California spends money in so many places and this is one
that is so very vital to the health for these children, to cut
this help to anyone with over $40,000 is crazy, that is
nothing when you have medical bills for a disabled child..
Please I personally have a nephew & some close friends
with children that need this theropy for their children,
please don't hurt them like this.
Oxnard, CA We have an obligation to serve and minister to those that
are suffering.
Scottsdale, AZ Children who are born with diseases that they an do
nothing about should not be deprived of the care they
need. No child before
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Name From Comments
7,604. Joy Tovey Ventura, CA There are many innocent children that need therapy
services that would otherwise not be able to recieve the
therapy they need.
7,605. LINDA COLE Temecula, CA I have a friend who's cousin has little boy needing the
therapy. They can't afford to pay for this.
7,606. Lori Hegerle san diego, CA
7,607. Ally Moston Newbury Park, CA
7,608. Sam Behnam La Mesa, CA We know people who deserve to be on this program and
wouldn't be able to make it without it.
7,609. kim behnam La Mesa, CA My cousin's son has celebral palsy and if this budget is cut
it will dramatically impact the programs he is involved in!
7,610. Shelley Chen Saratoga, CA
7,611. Melissa
Whitmoyer
7,612. Adrienne Viray Daly City, CA
7,613. Hope Rauser San Diego, CA
7,614. Steve Tokeshi Torrance, CA
7,615. Selena Meza Camarillo, CA
7,616. Noelle Fyvie ANAHEIM, CA
San Francisco, CA I have a family member with a disabled child. There is no
way they could afford private care.
7,617. lambert arzadon chicago, IL my family greatly benefits from these programs ... and
there is no justification for an insensitively short-sighted,
backward-priority, budget driven decision
7,618. William Laing Gilroy, CA I have several people very close to me who will be
severely negatively affected by this.
7,619. Diane Sherwin Davis, CA I believe that having a child with disabilities is a hard
enough thing for parents/caregivers to handle. Many times
they must be home from work to care for these children.
Having to pay is just another burden for them. Let's keep it
the way it is. And, it doesn't sound like it's going to save
any money in the end, so why do it?
7,620. Deanne Escareno Ventura, CA
7,621. Jalin Post Santa Paula, CA We know friends who have a disabled child.
7,622. Rodney Kaneko GARDENA, CA
7,623. rick simpson cerritos, CA We need this funding to help those in need!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
7,625. Alexandra Kaiser Santa Paula, CA My son has an imperforate anus and Down's Syndrome.
Without the aid we are getting from CCS, we would not be
able to afford the treatment he needs in order to help him
be a functioning member of this society to the best of his
ability.
7,626. David Hwang Altadena, CA
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Name From Comments
7,627. Virginia Escobar Perris, CA This is important to me because I see how my family
member struggles with medical bills for her special needs
daughter.
7,628. Lindsay Winston San Diego, CA
7,629. mary behnam San Diego, CA
7,630. Gabrielle Bruestle Thousand Oaks, CA
7,632. katrikka quiogue roseville, CA
7,633. Allison Thomas HEALDSBURG, CA
7,634. Arnold Dungo EL SOBRANTE, CA
7,635. John Deutsch Oxnard, CA Without this program many disabled children would not get
the help they need.
7,636. Maria Banares KNIGHTSEN, CA
7,637. Mike Juan COLMA, CA
7,638. Maria Banares Hercules, CA
7,639. Rose Ware Cruz Oakley, CA It's just unfair that type of Benefits, will be cut down, What
will happen to those children that does have any health or
any type of income... Please consider keeping this
program..
7,640. Cherilyn Canilao San Francisco, CA
7,641. Robert Casipe San Francisco, CA
7,642. Linda Brode Crockett, CA I AM A GENETICS AND ER NURSE AND KNOW THESE
ARE PROGRAMS WILL GREATLY BENEFIT THESE
FAMILIES!!
7,644. Zach Taberner SAN DIEGO, CA
7,645. Vivien Leong Chandler, AZ
7,646. earl woods norwalk, CA i have only saw this child a couple times,you cant help but
feel the love he spreads.if there is anything that one can
do to help him, or children like him. then we need to make
every effort to see that it gets done.
7,647. Christina
Crihalmean
THOUSAND OAKS,
CA
7,648. Kristine Hilliard Anaheim, CA
7,649. ditas gloria SAN FRANCISCO,
CA
7,650. Devin Kawaoka MANHATTAN, NY
7,651. Talia Wunder Santa Paula, CA A friend's daughter has been helped tremendously by this
program, and would not have been able to afford the
extensive therapy on their own.
7,652. Daphne Wong Torrance, CA
7,653. Antoinette Samuel Oakland, CA It affects children with special needs. They need all the
help they can get.
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Name From Comments
7,654. C Fernandez LONG BEACH, CA
7,655. Meri Burr Salinas, CA
7,656. Carisa Nakano Sunnyvale, CA
7,657. stefany grainger menifee, CA
7,658. miss mendiaz BREA, CA
7,659. Teresa De
Guzman
HILLTOP MALL, CA
7,660. Suzanne Clark Rochester, NY
7,661. Amber Arzadon Chicago, IL
7,662. Tenzin Kunsang New York, NY
7,663. Leslie Gutierrez SAN MARCOS, CA
7,664. Lynn Hood FREMONT, CA
7,665. yoshi kawaoka solana beach, CA
7,666. Lara Umemoto Valencia, CA
7,667. Marilynn Kawaoka Solana Beach, CA Our grandson has severe Cerebral Palsy and currently
receives excellent OT and PT services through CCS. It
would be devastating to his progress and well-being if this
service would be cut from the budget.
7,668. Jennifer Hagan San Diego, CA
7,669. kat macneil irvine, CA Children and families need this for critical services they
would otherwise not be able to afford.
7,670. ERNEST
ARRAMBIDE
OXNARD, CA WE LIVE IN THE GREATEST NATION IN THE WORLD,
AND GIVE BILLIONS TO OTHER COUNTRY'S. WE
SHOULD BE ABLE TO TAKE CARE OF OUR OWN.GIVE
CHILDREN WITH HANDICAP CONDITIONS THE SAME
CHANCE THAT CHILDREN WITHOUT THESE
CONDITIONS HAVE.
7,671. Ginger McCleskey Albany, CA I believe that a nation as rich in resources as the United
States should offer the best healthcare in the world to ALL
its citizens, and California should step up as a leader in
providing this sort of care. This budget cut would be a step
backward.
7,672. jill Newgre felton, CA These are the things that should remain. They should
never even consider cutting these types of programs that
are so beneficial to our society and all the kids they serve!
7,673. april kawaoka long beach, CA
7,674. Marcy Shapiro San Diego, CA My dear friend's grandson needs this therapy to enable
him to have a better chance at life. One parent stays home
with him all day while the other works. The working parent
makes more than 40K but they struggle to live on that
salary alone. This family needs this program, as do many
families in California. Please, don't make it even harder on
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Name From Comments
7,674. Marcy Shapiro San Diego, CA (continued from previous page)
this wonderful family that has sacrificed so much for their
only child, one with severe disabilities and needs.
7,675. Katherine Harlan Los Angeles, CA I have Cerebral Palsy and because of CCS I received
physical therapy growing up. Without them, my parents
could not have provided. Please don't deny those in need
of something so beneficial.
7,676. Adrianne Hacke Murrieta, CA
7,677. Terry Nakano Arroyo Grande, CA Being a paraplegic, I know how expensive any medical
therapy can be. With the cost of living being what it
presently, the proposed eligibility standard for families with
annual income more than $40,000 is way too low. Please
reconsider your proposed budget cuts, on this subject.
7,678. erin welch SF, CA a friend of mine is a therapist for children and understands
how important these services are for all children. we don't
want income to limit children's access.
7,679. Samuel Yuhan moreno valley, CA
7,680. Gayle Nakano Arroyo Grande, CA
7,681. Sarju Patel STOCKTON, CA
7,682. Elizabeth Doalson CARLSBAD, CA
7,683. Bridget Gordon REDONDO BEACH,
CA
7,684. Zulma Forrester Carson, CA I have a grandson with special needs (autism).
7,685. Juli Kapheim Richmond HIll, GA
7,686. amritpal dhadli SAN JOSE, CA
7,687. Roxanne Cupertino, CA
Parkerrnrparkers@yahoo.co
7,688. Gracinda Maier Solana Beach, CA
7,689. Megan Corning San Francisco, CA
7,690. Barbara Wilsey San Francisco, CA
7,691. Arlene Lamb Alta Loma, CA
7,692. Josephine Erolin Olongapo, Philippines i want to help children
7,693. Eng Wong Torrance, CA
7,694. Laura Castillo SAN RAMON, CA
7,695. stephanie gradek san mateo, CA my daughter has cp & receives services through ccs.
7,696. Allison Smith Lafayette, CA
7,697. Linda Borge Corona, CA
7,698. Sarah
Chumley-Johnson
7,699. Kathi
Lewandowski
San Jose, CA
LADERA RANCH, CA
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Name From Comments
7,700. Wendy Ortega Torrance, CA
7,701. Pat Johnson Santa Barbara, CA What will these families do without the help of the state?
This is a priority. They didn't ask to have these difficulties.
7,702. Theodore
Enosara
Torrance, CA
7,703. JoLynn Morita RPV, CA
7,704. Colleen Clayton Rancho Santa fe, CA
7,705. Elliott Waller EVANSVILLE, MN
7,706. Dennis Morita Rancho Palos
Verdes, CA
7,707. Geraldine Dungo EL SOBRANTE, CA
7,708. Iris Wedeking Lafayette, CA My son has CP and benefits greatly from CCS therapy.
7,709. Sigall Rave Los Angeles, CA
7,710. Christopher
Grewe
San Carlos, CA
7,711. Laurence Kone Concord, CA
7,712. Stephanie Hoang San Jose, CA
7,713. Alex Hwang Los Angeles, CA
7,714. ziva rave lafayette, CA i have a grandchild with needs of these services.
7,715. Rose Borge Anaheim, CA Children are precious and bugdet cuts should be placed
elsewhere!
7,716. Sylvia porras san diego, CA
7,717. Kristin Watts Carlsbad, CA
7,718. Andrea Larsen Laguna Hills, CA
7,719. Connie Porter Loma Linda, CA
7,720. angelina veloro HERCULES, CA
7,721. Christine Nguyen Long Beach, CA
7,722. shirley rauser north hills, CA
7,724. Yolithzma Acaba Dublin, CA
7,727. Christina Heon Arroyo Grande, CA
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