WITNESS LIST
Senate Committee Report
Health & Human Services
February 26, 2013 - 9:00 AM
FOR:
Berndt, Trey Associate State Director (AARP), Austin, TX
Borel, Dennis Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Coalition of
Texans with Disabilities), Austin, TX
Colyandro, John Executive Director (Texas Conservative Coalition), Austin, TX
Cranston, Cathy Community Organizer (Personal Attendant Coalition of TX), Austin,
TX
Cranston, Ron (PACT/ADAPT of TX), Austin, TX
Frieden, Lex (Self) , Houston, TX
Gidrdino, Angelo Chief Medical Officer (Texas Children's Health Plan), Houston, TX
Hammond, Bill President (TX Association of Business), Austin, TX
Hernandez, Richard Director of Governmental Relations (ResCare, Inc.), Austin, TX
Israel, Gordon Chief Executive Officer (also providing written testimony) (Draco
Services- PACSTX), Austin, TX
Kafka, Bob Organizer (ADAPT of TX), Austin, TX
Lofton, Keith (Self) , Austin, TX
McPhail, Jennifer ADAPT (Community Organizer), Austin, TX
Metz, Albert (ADAPT), Austin, TX
Newberry, Nancy Chief Executive Officer (PACSTX/AHS), Austin, TX
Riley, Jennifer Director of Community Relations (Therapy 2000), Dallas, TX
Saenz, Danny Disability Advocate (ADAPT of TX), Austin, TX
Southern, David (PACSTX & SCI), Growburg, TX
Thomas, Stephanie Organizer (ADAPT of Texas), Austin, TX
Wittie, David (ADAPT of TX), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Allen, Marilyn Registered Nurse (Hill Co- HCS), San Antonio, TX
Baker, Melody LVN (Evergreen Life Services), Ft. Worth, TX
Chittenden, Michael Program Director (Kenmer HCS Residential Services), Houston, TX
Collier, Jo Beth Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Mosaic in
Dallas), Carrolton, TX
Dooley, Michelle President (Community Now!), Ft. Worth, TX
Dunson, Leigh Administrator (also providing written testimony) (Mary Lee Foundation
ICF, HCS, Tx HML), Austin, TX
Florence, Joshua (also providing written testimony) (Self) , San Antonio, TX
Fowles, Amanda ICF Resident (also providing written testimony) (Mary Lee
Foundation), Austin, TX
Henning, Peter Executive Director (Special Texas Homes), Tomball, TX
Hubbard, Mary (Self) , Wylie, TX
Johnson, Susan (also providing written testimony) (My Daughter), Austin, TX
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Lenhard, Mark Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Grace
Presbyterian Village), Dallas, TX
Linden, Jeff (Self) , Trinidad, TX
Loyd, Ashley LMSW, QIDP (also providing written testimony) (Mary Lee Foundation),
Austin, TX
Martinez, Elsa Pharmacy Tech (Julia Martinez), Austin, TX
McClure, Marion Consumer (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Melton, Kama LAR | Foster Care Provider (also providing written testimony) (Hill
Country - IDD Community), San Antonio, TX
Pendleton, Everett Resident (Evergreen Life Services), Arlington, TX
Rich, Sid Executive Director (Texas Association of Residential Care), Austin, TX
Rogers, Edwina HCS long-term care resident (also providing written testimony) (Mary
Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Slone, Jeri President (also providing written testimony) (Bluebonnet Homes), San
Antonio, TX
Standifer, Cheryl Owner (also providing written testimony) (Hill Country San Antonio),
Corpus Christi, TX
Storms, Harry (Sarah Storms and Special Needs Community), San Antonio, TX
Thomason, David (Leading Age Texas), Austin, TX
Towery, Karen Area Supervisor (Evergreen Life Services), Ft. Worth, TX
Turner, Evelyn HCS Group home Resident (also providing written testimony) (Mary
Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Vanwyk, Peggy Parent of Client (also providing written testimony) (Mary Lee
Foundation), San Antonio, TX
Watkins, Sarah Board Member (Community Now!), Austin, TX
Williams, Nathan ICF Resident (also providing written testimony) (Mary Lee
Foundation), Austin, TX
Zielinski, Mabel Service Monitor (also providing written testimony) (Hill Country, San
Antonio Management), San Antonio, TX
ON:
Arbuckle, Holly Project Manager (Outreach Health Services), Garland, TX
Bales, Kathy President Elect (also providing written testimony) (United Advocates),
Fort Worth, TX
Castle, Danette Executive Director (Texas Council of Community Centers), Austin, TX
Clark, Kristine (Self) , San Antonio, TX
Fontenot, Ann President, Board of Directors (Down Syndrome Association of Houston),
Houston, TX
Gill, Norine Jaloway Chairperson - Governmental Affairs (also providing written
testimony) (ARC of Texas), Seabrook, TX
Graves, Tim President and CEO (Texas Health Care Association), Austin, TX
Hall, Erinn Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (The Arc Greater
Tarrant County), Fort Worth, TX
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Hammon, Rachel Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Association for Home Care and Hospice), Austin, TX
Holt-Reuter, Jilliana Board Member (Deaf-blind Multi Handicapped Association of
Texas), Wimberley, TX
Horton, Colleen Policy Program Officer (also providing written testimony) (Hogg
Foundation for Mental Health), Austin, TX
Johnson, Wayne (Self; Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Litzinger, Amy Student, self-advocate (also providing written testimony) (Self) , Austin,
TX
Litzinger, Linda Caregiver and Advocate (Self) , Austin, TX
Maxwell, Carol President (The Arc of Texas), San Antonio, TX
Mizcles, Amy Interim Executive Director (The Arc of Texas), Austin, TX
Morgan, Mason Chief Financial Officer (Daybreak), Mansfield, TX
Murphree, Susan Senior Policy Specialist (also providing written testimony) (Disability
Rights Texas), Austin, TX
Salevitz, Helna Organizer (also providing written testimony) (ADAPT), Austin, TX
Smith, Carole L. Executive Director (Private Providers Association of Texas), Austin,
TX
Sonleitner, Denise Parent (Self) , Austin, TX
Sotiropoulos, Gina Board member (Deaf Blind Multi-handicapped Association of TX),
Houston, TX
Tate, Joe Policy Specialist (also providing written testimony) (Community NOW!),
Austin, TX
Thomas, Oretha Board Member (DBMAT and Jarvis Thomas), Houston, TX
Traylor, Chris Chief Deputy Director (Health and Human Services Commission), Austin,
TX
Valdez, Debby Salinas Parent (Self; Texas Adults with Autism & IDD), San Antonio,
TX
Weizenbaum, John Commissioner (DADS), Austin, TX
Welch, Susan Regional Coordinator (DBMAT, son), Big Spring, TX
Yeaman, Karen Parent (Son), Dripping Springs, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Belcher, Nora Executive Director (Texas E-Health Alliance), Austin, TX
Betts, William Volunteer (ADAPT), Austin, TX
Blanke, Laura (Texas Pediatric Society), Austin, TX
Boyte, Melanie Organizer (ADAPT), Austin, TX
Estrada, Leticia Caregiver (Disability People), Austin, TX
Gonzales, David Chief Executive Officer (TX Association of Health Plans), Austin, TX
Gonzalez, Freddy (Self) , Austin, TX
Hunter, Nelda Director, Government Relations (Harden Healthcare), Austin, TX
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Sanaie, Kandice Government Affairs Manager (Texas Association of Business), Austin,
TX
Sonaie, Kandice Government Affairs Manager (Texas Association of Business), Austin,
TX
Steele, Burrell Disability Advocate (ADAPT of TX), Austin, TX
Steele, Mary Disability Advocate (ADAPT of TX), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Abbott, Joyce HCS Group Home Resident (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Beckley, T. Denise Community Relations Manager (Mosaic), Alvin, TX
Berry, Jason Chief Executive Officer (Berry Family Services), Austin, TX
Berry, Tom CFO (Berry Family Services), Austin, TX
Botello, Chris Consumer (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Dickens, Frank Vice President (Ability Connection Texas), Dallas, TX
Dunlap, Andria Consumer (Mary Lee Foundation ICF), Austin, TX
Evans, Darla (Disabled individuals of TX), Austin, TX
Evans, Ian (Disabled Individuals of TX), Austin, TX
Evans, Lucky Home Manager (Evergreen Life Services), Arlington, TX
Foster, Glenda QIDP (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Gilbert-Smith, June Executive Director (Mosaic), Bryan, TX
Gordon, Nathan (Evergreen Life Services), Arlington, TX
Gunderlach, Boyce HCS Group Home Resident (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Hajer, Jiri Business Owner (Julia Martinez), Austin, TX
Hardt, True QIDP, Case Manager (Mary Lee Foundation, Southpointe), Austin, TX
Ingram, Ray (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Johnson, William Truett ICF Resident (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Jones, Liz (People with IDD), San Angelo, TX
Leleox, Jen Advocate (Julia Martinez), Austin, TX
Lemke, Terence Julian Caregiver (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Linden, Chelsey ICF Resident (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Martinez, Julia HCS Recipient (Self) , Austin, TX
Martinez, Norma Foster Parent (Julia Martinez), Austin, TX
Martinez, Ricia ICF Resident (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
McBurnett, Johnny Consumer (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
McCray, Jayson QIDP Care Manager (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Mewine, Rebecca Registered Nurse - Director of Nursing (Ability Connection Texas),
Dallas, TX
Miller, Anne Guardian (Michael Boisvert), San Antonio, TX
Morrison, Maggie Stakeholder (Mary Lee Foundation, Southpointe), Austin, TX
Newman, Glenn Consumer (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Parsons, Shelby ICF Resident (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Phillips, Vicki Consumer (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
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Pickens, Frank Vice President (Ability Connection Texas), Dallas, TX
Reed, Danelle Consumer (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Ross, Anthony ICF Resident (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Sadeghieh, Sahar Consumer (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Shiever, Caron Stakeholder (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Smith, Sandy (Self) , San Antonio, TX
Sutton, Becky Executive Director (People with ID), Lubbock, TX
Velasquez, Adam Consumer (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Williams, Monica Consumer (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Zack, Steven Direct Care Staff (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
ON:
Mundo, Johncy Attorney (Self) , Austin, TX
Peaker, Ben Administrator (River Gardens), New Braunfels, TX
Reimer, David Executive Director (KidsCaretherapy), Dallas, TX
Rodgers, Gene (Self; ADAPT of Texas), Austin, TX
Zwicker, Ivy Director (Autism Treatment Center), San Antonio, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Kelley, Pat Chief Operations Officer (ResCare, Inc.), Louisville, KY
AGAINST:
Abraham, Deanna Executive Director (Mosaic), Corsicanna, TX
Armond, Daniel Chief Executive Officer (Golden Rule Services), Pearland, TX
Barton, Brandy Consumer (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Belew, Gay HCS Group Home Resident (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Brown, Ron (Self) , Leander, TX
Drake, Amy HCS Group Home Resident (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Edgel, Arianne ICF Resident (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Fraysier, Debbie Executive Director (Mosaic), Waco, TX
Fuller-Felix, Tonisha Executive Director (Mosaic), San Antonio, TX
Gross, Ron ICF Resident (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Harmatuk, Dawn HCS Group Home Resident (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Hopkins, Rachel Program Director (Ability Connection Texas), Dallas, TX
Kelly, Pamela Executive Director (Reaching Maximum Independence, Inc.), San
Antonio, TX
Minjares, Sandra Foster care provider (Hill Country San Antonio Management), San
Antonio, TX
Moulder, Donna Mother-Guardian (HCS), San Antonio, TX
Rodriguez, Stephanie Foster Care Provider (Hill Country San Antonio Management),
San Antonio, TX
Sanders, Linda HCS Group Home Resident (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
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Sargeant, Bill HCS Group Home Resident (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Tesillo, Sabrina ICF Resident (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
Weaver, Marva Regional Vice President (Mosaic), Allen, TX
Wills, Micah ICF Resident (Mary Lee Foundation), Austin, TX
ON:
Arnold, Ellen (Jewish Federation of Greater Houston), Houston, TX
Cain, Beth (Self) , Midlothian, TX
Castillo, Consuelo Board President (Texas Advocates), Austin, TX
Haas, Phil Chief Operations Officer (Beautiful Abilities), College Station, TX
Hanvey, Phyllis Registered Nurse (ARC), Austin, TX
Langendorf, Jean UP Community and Housing Service (Easter Seals), Austin, TX
Longendorf, Jean Vice President Community and Housing Services (Easter Seals),
Austin, TX
Mason, Ruth (Self; Parent of child with disabilities/our family), Houston, TX
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