​  2021 Pierce County Priorities  

,1.  NO CUTS TO SERVICES AND SUPPORTS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO BALANCE THE BUDGET IN  2021 

2.  PUT PEOPLE BORN WITH I/DD INTO THE STATE BUDGET BY PLANNING FOR THEIR FUTURE NEEDS

3.  SUPPORT AND EDUCATE PARENTS ABOUT SERVICES AVAILABLE FOR THEIR CHILDREN AT AN EARLY AGE

4. ENSURE ALL STUDENTS RECEIVE EMPLOYMENT AND  SUPPORTS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL TO BE SUCCESSFUL ADULTS 

5. TO HELP PREVENT CRISIS,  AND SUPPORT  INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND CAREGIVERS FACING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CHALLENGES, ALLOW INCREASES IN SERVICES, TRAINING,  AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AS NEEDED