Governor's Defecit Reduction Will Reduce Health Services

New Horizons is a not-for-profit agency that provides services to developmentally disabled children and adults who live in the Hudson Valley. Governor Paterson's newly released Deficit Reduction Plan (DRP) will greatly limit the services that New Horizons can provide. The quality of care will ultimately be compromised as reduced funding will decrease the quality of care, shut down critical programs, and create job losses. For the sake of the residents, their families, and each community in the Hudson Valley that depends on New Horizons for their services, we are asking you to send a message to your State Senator and Assemblyman.

In addition, please contact the Governor's "Citizen Services" phone line at (518)474-8390.

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Governor Paterson's newly released Deficit Reduction Plan (DRP) will cut deeply into the funding of the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD), upon which New Horizons depends.
The proposal will result in millions of dollars in cuts across the State. New Horizons' revenues will be decreased which will translate into a reduction of at least 10% of services.
If the DRP passes, we can expect the OMRDD service system to be devastated, a compromise of quality of care, a shut down of critical programs, job losses, a negative impact on local economies, and a loss of matching federal funding.
The State Legislature will be back in Albany on October 27th for an "Extraordinay Session" to act on the Governor's DRP. We need to tell the Governor and the Legislature that New Horizons is too important to our communities to make such a sacrifice.

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Dear [ Decision Maker ],

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Governor Paterson's newly released Deficit Reduction Plan (DRP) will force significant cuts to the New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD). As you realize, the OMRDD provides funding for critical programs that support the needs of developmentally disabled New Yorkers throughout the State.
In the Hudson Valley, New Horizons Resources is the not-for-profit organization that provides an alternative to institutionalized care by offering the promise of a home with lifetime support for its residents. New Horizons not only cares for its 450 residents, but also allows them the opportunity to build lifelong friendships and relationships.
Under Governor Paterson's proposal, severe cuts will be forced upon New Horizons. We can expect a compromise in the quality of care, the shut down of critical programs, job losses, and negative impacts on local economies.   
Families in the Hudson Valley depend on New Horizons to provide a service that is sometimes the only option. I urge you to reconsider the Governor's DRP for the sake of the residents, families, and communities that depend on New Horizons. Please don't compromise the health and welfare of developmentally disabled New Yorkers.

Sincerely,
[Your name]
[Your address]

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