Thread by @floricuas

🧵More than 22,000 Floridians with conditions such as autism, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, Alzheimer’s, dementia are on the state’s waiting list to receive services, according to the Orlando Sentinel. (1/5)
@HealthyInFla @DemCastUSA

Nearly half of them have been waiting for services, including respite care, day activities, and transportation, for more than a decade.
#Florida currently ranks 34th in serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (2/5)
@demvoice1

Apparently, there is no quick fix to the problem because Florida legislators have not properly funded the program that offers these services.(3/5)
@CentristProg @FlaYoungDems

The lack of support from legislators is the main stumbling block for the program, as they do not support it. Rep. Carlos G. Smith is one of the few who has defended Floridians with disabilities. (4/5)
@PNWFL

“I’ve been part of the legislative process for 10 years and have never once heard Republican leadership say eliminating the waitlist was even a goal, much less a priority,” said Smith. (5/5)
@FlaYoungDems