51 million for Autism services proposed cut from the budget

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Roger Sollenberger (@SollenbergerRC) Tweeted:
For all those retweeting: This is a *proposed cut to education* from Trump’s budget, which also cuts a $51 million program to aid autism & other developmental disabilities https://t.co/M4V0ILLQ5U https://twitter.com/SollenbergerRC/status/1110591187709235200?s=17


I continue to be sickened by the cruelty of this administration on a daily basis

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What was the total budget for these services - that doesn’t seem like that much for a national program. Doesn’t matter what cut they make to the budget, someone will be unhappy, but at some point we have to balance the budget so spending has to be cut back. I don’t like the administration either but I am glad to see cutbacks.

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Anonymous wrote:What was the total budget for these services - that doesn’t seem like that much for a national program. Doesn’t matter what cut they make to the budget, someone will be unhappy, but at some point we have to balance the budget so spending has to be cut back. I don’t like the administration either but I am glad to see cutbacks.

Great, then are you volunteering to take care of my autistic child when I'm dead? Thanks!

[Anonymous]

So Trump can build his stupid wall

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Ugh, such a lack of compassion we have as a society.

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Anonymous wrote:So Trump can build his stupid wall

Keeping people out is far more important than helping those in who pay the taxes to support him and his trips to FL and golfing every weekend.

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Anonymous wrote:Ugh, such a lack of compassion we have as a society.

I don’t think it’s a lack of compassion but we can’t just keep spending more without a way to pay for it. I am supportive of some moderate tax increases but only if paired with reduced spending.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What was the total budget for these services - that doesn’t seem like that much for a national program. Doesn’t matter what cut they make to the budget, someone will be unhappy, but at some point we have to balance the budget so spending has to be cut back. I don’t like the administration either but I am glad to see cutbacks.

Great, then are you volunteering to take care of my autistic child when I'm dead? Thanks!

There are very few services and supports outside the school system for SN kids. Most of us get help through insurance or basically spend everything we have (or both) for help for our kids. To say you are glad they are cutting back means you have no empathy or kids who need help in your family. One day one of our kids could be your grandkid, niece or nephew and you may feel differently then. There are so many ways to cut back all the fluff spending vs. take away from kids who need it. You can cut Trumps weekly FL trips out and really do some good with that money.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What was the total budget for these services - that doesn’t seem like that much for a national program. Doesn’t matter what cut they make to the budget, someone will be unhappy, but at some point we have to balance the budget so spending has to be cut back. I don’t like the administration either but I am glad to see cutbacks.

Great, then are you volunteering to take care of my autistic child when I'm dead? Thanks!

There are very few services and supports outside the school system for SN kids. Most of us get help through insurance or basically spend everything we have (or both) for help for our kids. To say you are glad they are cutting back means you have no empathy or kids who need help in your family. One day one of our kids could be your grandkid, niece or nephew and you may feel differently then. There are so many ways to cut back all the fluff spending vs. take away from kids who need it. You can cut Trumps weekly FL trips out and really do some good with that money.

We are definitely fortunate to have good insurance, I admit that. Anyways I’m not trying to cause trouble. Like other government funded programs I know why people find value in them but feel strongly that too much spending will be much more detrimental to the entire country.

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Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What was the total budget for these services - that doesn’t seem like that much for a national program. Doesn’t matter what cut they make to the budget, someone will be unhappy, but at some point we have to balance the budget so spending has to be cut back. I don’t like the administration either but I am glad to see cutbacks.

Great, then are you volunteering to take care of my autistic child when I'm dead? Thanks!

There are very few services and supports outside the school system for SN kids. Most of us get help through insurance or basically spend everything we have (or both) for help for our kids. To say you are glad they are cutting back means you have no empathy or kids who need help in your family. One day one of our kids could be your grandkid, niece or nephew and you may feel differently then. There are so many ways to cut back all the fluff spending vs. take away from kids who need it. You can cut Trumps weekly FL trips out and really do some good with that money.

We are definitely fortunate to have good insurance, I admit that. Anyways I’m not trying to cause trouble. Like other government funded programs I know why people find value in them but feel strongly that too much spending will be much more detrimental to the entire country.

Yes overspending is bad but there is so much waste that could be reduced first without having to take away from SN kids. It’s disgusting.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What was the total budget for these services - that doesn’t seem like that much for a national program. Doesn’t matter what cut they make to the budget, someone will be unhappy, but at some point we have to balance the budget so spending has to be cut back. I don’t like the administration either but I am glad to see cutbacks.

Great, then are you volunteering to take care of my autistic child when I'm dead? Thanks!

There are very few services and supports outside the school system for SN kids. Most of us get help through insurance or basically spend everything we have (or both) for help for our kids. To say you are glad they are cutting back means you have no empathy or kids who need help in your family. One day one of our kids could be your grandkid, niece or nephew and you may feel differently then. There are so many ways to cut back all the fluff spending vs. take away from kids who need it. You can cut Trumps weekly FL trips out and really do some good with that money.

We are definitely fortunate to have good insurance, I admit that. Anyways I’m not trying to cause trouble. Like other government funded programs I know why people find value in them but feel strongly that too much spending will be much more detrimental to the entire country.

If you want a sympathetic ear for this, go to the politics forum. You won't cause anything but trouble here.

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Anonymous wrote:Ugh, such a lack of compassion we have as a society.

I don’t think it’s a lack of compassion but we can’t just keep spending more without a way to pay for it. I am supportive of some moderate tax increases but only if paired with reduced spending.

Do you have ANY idea how much tax payers shell out for his trips to HIS Florida resort??
Who are you, Betsy DeVos ? No regular person doesnt see the hypocrisy of this administration

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ugh, such a lack of compassion we have as a society.

I don’t think it’s a lack of compassion but we can’t just keep spending more without a way to pay for it. I am supportive of some moderate tax increases but only if paired with reduced spending.

Do you have ANY idea how much tax payers shell out for his trips to HIS Florida resort??
Who are you, Betsy DeVos ? No regular person doesnt see the hypocrisy of this administration

We as taxpayers paid approximately $100 million extra in security costs for Melania to maintain a second residence in NYC so that her son wouldn’t have to change schools mid year. It’s unfortunate that her child is twice as important than all the autistic kids in the country.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ugh, such a lack of compassion we have as a society.

I don’t think it’s a lack of compassion but we can’t just keep spending more without a way to pay for it. I am supportive of some moderate tax increases but only if paired with reduced spending.

Do you have ANY idea how much tax payers shell out for his trips to HIS Florida resort??
Who are you, Betsy DeVos ? No regular person doesnt see the hypocrisy of this administration

We as taxpayers paid approximately $100 million extra in security costs for Melania to maintain a second residence in NYC so that her son wouldn’t have to change schools mid year. It’s unfortunate that her child is twice as important than all the autistic kids in the country.

I actually think that was ok to let her son finish the school year at his school. That is not the overall issue. I care about all the trips he makes to his resorts especially when he slammed other presidents for vacationing. He is a child. I think putting his needs first is ok in that situation.

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Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What was the total budget for these services - that doesn’t seem like that much for a national program. Doesn’t matter what cut they make to the budget, someone will be unhappy, but at some point we have to balance the budget so spending has to be cut back. I don’t like the administration either but I am glad to see cutbacks.

Great, then are you volunteering to take care of my autistic child when I'm dead? Thanks!

There are very few services and supports outside the school system for SN kids. Most of us get help through insurance or basically spend everything we have (or both) for help for our kids. To say you are glad they are cutting back means you have no empathy or kids who need help in your family. One day one of our kids could be your grandkid, niece or nephew and you may feel differently then. There are so many ways to cut back all the fluff spending vs. take away from kids who need it. You can cut Trumps weekly FL trips out and really do some good with that money.

We are definitely fortunate to have good insurance, I admit that. Anyways I’m not trying to cause trouble. Like other government funded programs I know why people find value in them but feel strongly that too much spending will be much more detrimental to the entire country.

We have good insurance but we also spent a fortune out of pocket. There are lots of things we can cut before social services and entitlement programs. Cutting SN services for ASD is one of the most horrific things you can do as these are not folks who can care for themselves and its not their fault. Early intervention works for some kids, like mine who then can grow up and be productive citizens. The more you spend up front, the less you may spend on the back end. (not always as some need life long care)