Robin Tatsuda, The Arc of King County, speaks about disability rights as civil rights. January 29, 2024 Kindering’s Day on the Hill at the State Capitol started off strong with 31 legislative meetings – and it ended off strong, as well! In the evening, Kindering hosted a Legislative Reception at the Governor’s Mansion for disability advocates, legislators, and other state leaders. The speaking program included:   Governor Jay Inslee | Office of the Governor  Phil Banta | Emcee  Lisa Greenwald | Welcome  Allison Krutsinger | Department of Children, Youth, & Families  Robin Tatsuda | The Arc of King County  Rome Johnson | Kindering Parent  Representative Tana Senn | Early Support Legislative Champion  The event was an opportunity for disability advocates to gather and galvanize mid-Legislative Session as relevant legislative measures were being considered.   Phil Banta, President of the Kindering Board of Directors, serves as emcee. Kindering CEO Lisa Greenwald speaks at the Kindering Legislative Reception. HB 1916 by Rep. Tana Senn is a top Kindering priority. It would make a technical but critical fix to the Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) system by allowing ESIT providers like Kindering to bill for all children served in a given month.   Kindering has been advocating for this bill for two years now, and has been deeply grateful to see it 1) become official Agency Request Legislation by the Department of Children, Youth, & Families this year, 2) be funded in the Governor’s proposed budget, and 3) pass the House of Representatives with unanimous support! At present, the bill is still “alive” and under consideration by the State Senate. This bill would fund ESIT services like:   Physical therapies to help [...]

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