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Lowest earners in Delaware government would get biggest raises: Plan

The Joint Finance Committee approved a plan to increase state salaries, particularly for employees who earn the least.

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Delaware's disability services must be fully funded

It is time to fully fund I/DD services if not now, when?

Delaware must fully fund services for the developmentally disabled

Delaware must fully fund services for the developmentally disabled | Opinion Krista Griffith and Kevin Hensley © Jason Minto, The News Journal Teesie Bonk, sister of the late Michael McNesby, speaks at the Ability Network of Delaware rally outside Legislative Hall in Dover to support a bill that would increase the reimbursement from the state to groups that provide services to people with disabilities. “Getting ahead is not a possibility when you have to work two jobs just to be destitute.” That statement should haunt every legislator in the state of Delaware. It haunts us as parents of children with intellectual disabilities because it was said by a direct support professional – the type of worker who is critical to our children and their ability to live independently as a part of their community.  

Letters: McNesby and HR3 — and Delaware

Letters: McNesby and HR3 and Delaware Delaware News Journal Letters to the Editor Support professionals need McNesby Act supports Years ago, I found my calling by working to support people with intellectual disabilities. I work as a Direct Support Professional and there are thousands like me in Delaware who work in group homes and the day programs. We take care of our client’s personal needs, take them to the store and doctor’s appointments, feed and bathe them. Most of us work in this field because it fills us with so much joy, knowing the difference that we make in their lives.