WITNESS LIST
Finance
January 31, 2017 9:00 AM
FOR:
Barillas, Dr. Katherine Director of Child Welfare Policy (also providing written testimony)
(One Voice Texas), Houston
Booker, Dana Dir. of Research (also providing written testimony) (TexProtects)
Bramlett, Anne Mother of HCS consumer (also providing written testimony) (my Son and
others with IDD), Farmersville, TX
Brower, Pamela L. mother, legal guardian (Self)
Carson, Wayne CEO (ACH & Texas Alliance of Child & Family Services)
Conner, Patty Social Work- Family Violence (Hope Alliance Crisis Center), Round Rock
Cortes, Angel Veteran / Former Cong. Liaison (also providing written testimony) (Self),
Austin, TX
Cundall, Mark (Self)
Darby, Karen S. Retired Lawyer & Educator (Texans focus on Children), Georgetown, TX
Granberry, Amy CEO- Charlie's Place Recovery (Association of Substance Abuse
Programs), Corpus Christi
Halgrimson, James Psychiatrist (also providing written testimony) (Myself & Texas
Medical Association), Austin, TX
Hansford, Michelle Peer Policy Fellow (also providing written testimony) (One Voice
Texas)
Hartman, Marilyn Advocate (also providing written testimony) (people with mental
illness)
Homer, Andrew Director (also providing written testimony) (TEXAS CASA), Austin
Hurt, Rick ART. INSTRUCTOR (Reach Unlimited)
Kampfschulte, Jenna Mother (also providing written testimony) (Myself & Texas families)
LeBlanc, Lisa (Self), Austin, TX
McCann, Gabriela O. HOMEMAKER (also providing written testimony) (Myself, my son,
my family & people with disabilities), Bulverde, TX
Meyer, Bridgette nurse/ provider (nurses children)
Murphy, Amelia Director of RSS SVCS (Santa Maria Hostel, INC)
Patel, Dimple Senior Policy Analyst (also providing written testimony) (TexProtects),
Dallas, TX
Patterson, James County Commissioner (also providing written testimony) (The Arc of Ft.
Bond & my son), Sugar Land
Rauls, Joy Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Children's Advocacy
Centers of Texas), Austin, TX
Rodriguez, Annette (San Antonio Children's Shelter & Texas Alliance of Child & Family
Services)
Sage, Michelle homemaker (Texans Focus on Children), Round Rock, TX
Setliff, Aaron Attorney (TX Council on Family Violence), Austin, TX
Singleton, Richard Executive Director (STARRY, Inc.), Round Rock, TX
Stallings, Kellie Executive Director, Connections Individual and Family Services
(Connections Individual and Family Services), New Braunfels, TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
January 31, 2017 9:00 AM
Swords, Patricia Executive Dir. Brazoria County Assoc. for Citizens with Handicaps (also
providing written testimony) (My organization), Angleton, TX
Travis, Jamie (Self)
White, Angela CEO (also providing written testimony) (Alpha Home)
Wilson, Dennis D. Sheriff, Limestone County (Texas Council of Community Centers),
Groesbeck
Woodruff, Caryl Retired Teacher (Self), Richmond, TX
Wright, Courtney Behavior Analyst- Children's Autism Center (Self), Round Rock, TX
AGAINST:
Bradshaw, Robin Secretary, Texas Chargers (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Chargers & my daughter), RR, TX
Brown, Crystal Lee mother of medically fragile child (my son), Buda
Carroll, Lisa (I want Medicade to pay for ABA)
Chandler, Charlotte Circle of Care Dir of Rehab/ Administration (also providing written
testimony) (patients of Circle of Care), SA, TX
Collins, Jennifer Nurse researcher (Self)
Contreras, Brenda unemployed (also providing written testimony) (parents/ therapist),
Houston, TX
Cornejo, Sergio Warehouse Worker (Gavin E. Cornejo), Friendwood, TX
Cross, Angie occupational therapist (also providing written testimony) (Texas Kids Home
Therapy & Nursing)
Fallwell Stover, Linda Coastal Bend Center for Independent Living (Self)
Frugia, Michelle student, employee, mom (also providing written testimony) (My family
& therapy company (Circle of Care))
Greenman, Sarah Educator, Mother, PTA President (also providing written testimony) (My
son Charlie and the children I serve at PTA), Dallas
Harris, Rachel Relocation Specialist (Coastal Bend Center for Independent living), Corpus
Christi
Hernandez, Blakley Self Empoyeed (also providing written testimony) (Eric Reid
Hernandez (son)), Arlington, TX
Jackson, Victoria L. Speech Pathologist Pediatric Home Health (Kids Care Therapy),
Addison, TX
Kurtz, Dershie physical therapist (also providing written testimony) (Texas Kids Home
Therapy and Nursing)
McKay, Kyla stay at home parent (also providing written testimony) (my family),
Pasadena, TX
McPhail, Jennifer Community Organizer (ADAPT of Texas), Austin, TX
Mehta, Hannah parent (Protect TX Fragile Kids)
Ortiz, Elizabeth Caregiver (Kids Developmental Clinic), Friendswood, TX
Reyes, Mayra stay home mom (Any Baby Can)
Schanbaum, Jamie Meningitis Dervvon (The JAMIE Group), Austin
Schanbaum, Patsy Pres. The Jamie Group (The JAMIE Group), Austin
Smith, Donna S. P.T./ Owner Little Tesoros Therapy Services (also providing written
testimony) (Independent, private practitioners), Austin
WITNESS LIST
Finance
January 31, 2017 9:00 AM
Smith, June Vice President (Jordan Health Services), McKinney, TX
Telge, Judy Director, Center for Independent Living (also providing written testimony)
(Coastal Bd. Ctr. for Independent Living)
Touron, Jessica Ageless Living Home Health (Self), SA, TX
Trigg, Adrienne mother medically fragile (my 7 yr old child - MDCP), Austin, TX
Vela, Carlos Volunteer Student Ambassader (ACSCAN)
ON:
Abdullalh, Haseeb Attorney (Self)
Abshier, Stephen COO Outreach Health Services (also providing written testimony)
(Outreach Health Service & Home Care Industry)
Aldridge, Cullen Reach Client (Self)
Aleman, Steven policy specialist (also providing written testimony) (Disability Rights
Texas)
Bakiris, Tsambika Speech Language Pathologist/Sonrisas Therapies (also providing
written testimony) (Sonrisas Therapies), Austin, TX
Barrington, Beverly Self-employed (also providing written testimony) (The Austin SSLC
Family Guardian Assoc. and all TX SSLCs)
Bassett, Lisa Retired (My daughter, Sarah Bassett & myself), Cypress
Bearden, Chase Director of Advocacy (Coalition of Texans with Diabilities), San Antonio
Beeson, Jeff Dr. & medical Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas EMS,
Trauma & Acute Care Foundation)
Bitter, Sandra (Texas State Independent Living Council), Austin, TX
Boleware, Alison Mohr Policy Fellow (also providing written testimony) (Hogg
Foundation for Mental Health)
Borel, Dennis Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Coalition of Texans
with Disabilities), Austin
Botello, Chris (also providing written testimony) (Texas Advocates)
Boyd, Roy Peace Officer (also providing written testimony) (Victoria County Sheriff's
Office), Victoria, TX
Brisette, Patrick Children's Defense Fund- TX (also providing written testimony) (Self &
organization), Austin, TX
Catoe, Ellen Board of Certified Behavior Analyst (Texana Center), Rosenberg, TX
Clapsaddle, Kathryn Speech Therapist (also providing written testimony) (THERAPY
2000), Dallas
Colson, Andy not employed- client of Reach (Self)
Cooper, Rachel Center for Public Policy Priorities (also providing written testimony)
(Self), Austin, TX
Cranston, Cathy Workforce Advocate (Personal Attendant Coalition of Texas)
Cranston, Ron (Self)
Crockett, Sarah (also providing written testimony) (Texas CASA), Austin
Darby, Kelly home maker (Self, Texans Focus on Children), Round Rock
DeForest, DO, Dr. Patricia Pediatricin Resident Physician (also providing written
testimony) (Texas Pediatric Society, Texas Medical Association, Texas Association of
Family Physicions), San Antonio, TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
January 31, 2017 9:00 AM
Dillen, Jeffrey Board Certified Behavior Analyst (also providing written testimony)
(Texana Center), Rosenberg, TX
Dooley, Michelle Community NOW! (Morgan Dooley)
Dowell, Susan M. Executive Director, Lifeworks (Self)
Drake, John M. Det. City Livingston (also providing written testimony) (Sully Drake),
Livingston, TX
Drake, Rachel Slocomb nonprofit admin (also providing written testimony) (My daughter
Sully Drake), Livingston, TX
Dudensing, Jamie CEO Tx Association of Health Plans (also providing written testimony)
(Tx Association of Health Plans)
Dunkelberg, Anne Associate Director (also providing written testimony) (Center for Public
Policy Priorities)
Dupuie, Dena (also providing written testimony) (foster children)
Falkinburg, Kimber Peer Recovery Supports (Spread Hope Like Fire), Lubbock, TX
Floyd, Barry Executive Director (The Center on Independent Living), Nacogdoches, SA
Francis, Will Social Worker (Nat'l Association of Social Workers- Texas Chapter)
Fredriksen, Amanda Assoc State Dir, Advocacy & Outreach (also providing written
testimony) (AARP)
Gendron, Christine Executive Director (Texas Network of Youth Services), Austin, TX
Gibson, Nancy (also providing written testimony) (Reach Unlimited)
Groff, Amanda Reach Unlimited Client (Reach Unlimited)
Hall, Jennifer parent (Protect TX Fragile Kids), Grapevine, TX
Hammon, Rachel Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Association for Home Care and Hospice), Austin, TX
Hannah, Kyle Community Living Concepts (Self), Keene, TX
Hansch, Greg Public Policy Director (also providing written testimony) (National Alliance
on Mental Illness (NAMI) Texas)
Harrison, Madeleine attorney (Protect TX Fragile Kids), Plano
Hawkins, John (Texas Hospital Assn.), Austin, TX
Hernandez, Richard Dir. of Govt. Relations (also providing written testimony) (Rescare,
Inc.), Austin
Hidalgo, Gary R. Executive Director The Arc of Greater Beaumont (The Arc of Texas
Governmental Affairs Committee)
Hillger, Justin Physical Therapy (also providing written testimony) (Angels of Care
Pediatric Home Health), Shermon, TX
Hiner, Harrison Legislative Director (Texas State Employees Union), Austin, TX
Hoffpauir, Robin Personal Care Attendant (P.A.C.T./ ADAPT), Austin, TX
Horton, Colleen Policy Program Officer (also providing written testimony) (Hogg
Foundation for Mental Health), Austin
Huang, MD, MPH, Philip Physician, Public Health (also providing written testimony)
(TMA, TPS, TAFP, ACOG, TPHC, TAOG, FTP, TACCHO), Austin, TX
Hughes, Carla President, Advo Companies, Inc. (Intellectual Disabilities Individuals),
Ama, TX
Jesse, Gary Deputy Executive Commissioner, Medical and Social Services (Health and
Human Services Commission), Austin, TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
January 31, 2017 9:00 AM
Johnson, Wayne Peer Recovery Coach (also providing written testimony) (Communities
for Recovery), Austin, TX
Kafka, Bob Organizer (ADAPT of Texas)
Kamble MD, Dr. Sachin Policy Fellow (also providing written testimony) (Texans
Standing Tall)
Kohler, Adriana Health Policy Associate (also providing written testimony) (Texans Care
for Children)
Linial, George (also providing written testimony) (Leading Ace Texas), Astn, TX
Litzinger, Amy intern/policy specialist (also providing written testimony) (Easter Seals
Central Texas)
Litzinger, Linda caregiver/ parent (also providing written testimony) (Self)
Lofton, Keith PC Anttendant (ADAPT)
Logan, Brandon Policy (also providing written testimony) (Texas Public Policy
Foundation)
Londono, Maria G. Parent/ Guardian (also providing written testimony) (self & my
daughters), Austin, TX
Louderback, AJ Jackson County Sheriff (also providing written testimony) (Fight Crime!
Invest in Kids)
Massie, Kathy Speech Language Pathologist (Countryside Therapy Group), Stephenville,
TX
McClure, Madeline CEO (also providing written testimony) (Tex Protects, the Texas
Association for the Protection of Children & Prevent Child Abuse Texas), Dallas, TX
Meadours, James (also providing written testimony) (Self)
Metz, Albert (Sparky) (ADAPT), Austin, TX
Mills, Sarah Dir. of Government Relations (also providing written testimony) (Texas
Association for Home Care and Hospice), Austin, TX
Montalbo, Melissa ABA therapist (also providing written testimony) (Myself and Texana
Center), Sugarland, TX
Montgomery, Laura Occupational Therapist (also providing written testimony)
(Countryside Therapy Group), Stephenville, TX
Morsi, Tamer Lawyer (my child), San Antonio, TX
Murphree, Susan Sr. Policy Specialist (also providing written testimony) (Disability Rights
Texas)
Murphy, Kate Senior Child Welfare Policy Associate (also providing written testimony)
(Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
Osburn, Ellen Occupational Therapist/ Business Owner (Milestone Therapy Services),
Dallas
Payne, Susan (PART), College Station
Piccola, Kyle Chief Government & Community Relations Officer (also providing written
testimony) (The Arc of Texas)
Powell, Judy Parent Advocate (Parent Guidance Center), Austin, TX
Prescott, Jeanie Housewife (Tate Prescott & Myself), Amarillo
Ramshort, MD, Ryan Van Pediatrician (also providing written testimony) (Texas Medical
Assn., Texas Pediatric Society, ACOG, TAOG, TAFP, TFP), San Antonio, TX
Rash, Rose RN, Owner (Angles At Home, INC), Corsicana
WITNESS LIST
Finance
January 31, 2017 9:00 AM
Realini, Janet Physician (also providing written testimony) (Texas Women's Healthcare
Coalition), San Antonio, TX
Reddam, Cassie (The Arc of the Hill Country), New Braunfels
Reddam, Lisa Caregiver/ merchandiser (The Arc of the Hill Country), New Braunfels, TX
Reed, Randy Peer Recovery Supports (Spread Hope like Fire), Warm Spicewood, TX
Riley, Jennifer pediatric therapy (also providing written testimony) (Sage Care Therapy)
Ritter, Tony Advantage Care Services (Self)
Robinson, Kristen RN, VP of Governmental Affairs (also providing written testimony)
(Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health), Sherman, TX
Robinson, Kristy The Hoglund foundation (also providing written testimony) (The
Hoglund foundation)
Rosales-Elkins, Deborah Peer Policy Fellow (also providing written testimony) (National
Alliance on Mental Illness- Texas), Manor, TX
Roush, Alphie Hernandez Caregiver to my son Robert (Robert Roush), Houston, TX
Roush, Robert (Self), Katy, TX
Rubin, Melanie Director, Dallas Early Education Alliance (Dallas Early Ed. Alliance),
Dallas, TX
Saenz, Danny Organizer (ADAPT/ PACT)
Salovitz, Heiwa Community Organizer (ADAPT of Texas)
Saxton, Josette Mental Health Policy Director (Texans Care for Children), Austin
Schmiedel, Marilyn Engineer (Parent) (also providing written testimony) (Self)
Sheffield, Austin Clinical Coordinator with Mentis (also providing written testimony)
(Texas Brain Injury Providers Alliance), Austin, TX
Singleton, Betsy Retired educator (Texas Impact)
Smith, Glendell Retired (My Daughter), Weatherford, TX
Smith, Reginald D. Peer Policy Fellow (also providing written testimony) (Communities
for Recovery), Austin, TX
Som, Sumit Resident Physician (ACS/ CAN)
Spiller, Lee Non-Profit director (also providing written testimony) (Citizens Commission
on Human Rights. Texas), Austin, TX
Stahmer, Denise Physical Therapist (MedCare Pediatric Group), Stafford, TX
Stone, Dylan not employed (Myself- client at Reach)
Switzer, Gyl Public Policy Director (also providing written testimony) (Mental Health
America of Texas), Austin, TX
Taylor, Latasha Grassroots Leadership Mental Health Organizer (Self)
Thorne, Richard CFO, ADVO Companies (ADVO Companies IDD Provider), Amarillo
Tunnell, Jeffrey Executive Director (also providing written testimony) (Gulf Bend Center),
Victoria, TX
Valadez, Dr. Chief Medical Officer - First Care Health Plan (First Care Health Plan)
Van Den Bent, Jerre Therapy 2000 (also providing written testimony) (Self), Dallas
Wallace, Ashley Self-employed (Justin Wallace & SSLC), Georgetown, TX
Wallace, Stephen Retired Attorney (Justin Wallace (son & ward)), Red Rock, TX
Warren, Kevin Long Term Care (also providing written testimony) (Texas Health Care
Association)
WITNESS LIST
Finance
January 31, 2017 9:00 AM
Williams, Trudy Parent/ Guardian (also providing written testimony) (Myself and my son)
Wilson, Dr. Dwayne disabled physician/ single parent (also providing written testimony)
(my daughter and provider services), Houston, TX
Wilson, Maricela RN (also providing written testimony) (AHA)
Wilson, Stacy President (also providing written testimony) (Children's Hospital
Association of Texas)
Windle, Wilson Retired civil engineer (Myself and Reach Unlimited)
Wittle, David (ADAPT of Texas/ PACT), Austin, TX
Zamora, Abel Director of Programs and Development (also providing written testimony)
(San Antonio Independent Living Services)
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Benestante, Jacquie Administrative Co. (Autism Society of TX & parent of child w/
disability)
Gonzales, Freddy (A.D.A.P.T.)
Langford, Bob Montague County Comm. #4 (Montague County)
AGAINST:
Berry, Jason Berry Family Services (Self)
Bullen, Lindsey Director of Therapy (HHSC)
Cox, Sarah Kids Developmental Therapy (parents / therapists), Katy, TX
Ellis, Jimi President, Circle of Care - Pediatric Home Health (Circle of Care - Patients),
SAT
Hyden, Larry Pediatric Home Care (My Business)
Lopez, Renee retired (ADAPT)
Rocap, Blake (NARAL Pro-Choice Texas), Austin, TX
Sasser, Amanda Administrator (Step by Step Home Care & Therapy)
Stolzberg, Hillary Kids Developmental Therapy (femillol & patients, therapists of KDT)
Valdez-Soto, Bethany HR/ Office Manager- Small Hands Big Hearts (Pediatric Therapy),
Bedford, TX
Zajac, OTR, Matthew Occupational Therapist (Little Engine Homecare LLC.)
ON:
Dufner, Jeremy Relocation Coordinator (ARCIL Inc.)
Fletcher, Detra Direct Care (special needs) (Reach clients/ self)
Gibson, Toby Reach Client (Self)
Moorhead, Bee Executive Director (Texas Impact)
Poluido, Camarque Dad/ Social Entrepreneur (Connections/ CareStarter), Austin
Powell, Annie M. Peer Recovery Supports (One World Recovery Network), Coppell, TX
Scot, Johana Exec. Dir (Parent Guidance Center)
Smith, Roxana non- profit (Any baby can), Austin, TX
Warner, Carrie Health Attendant (PACT & ADAPT)
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Humphrey, Cynthia Association Management (Self), Kerrville, TX
WITNESS LIST
Finance
January 31, 2017 9:00 AM
Olse, Katie Executive Director (TX Alliance of Child & Family Services)
Swope, Kathryn Occupational Therapist (Self), Austin, TX
AGAINST:
Brumbaush, Teresa C. Clinical Director (Small Hands, Big Hearts Therapy Management,
LLC), Bedford, TX
Dinn, Diana Physical Therapist (Houston pediatric comunity)
Duhon, Sabina Speech Pathology (Parents & Therapists), Tomball, TX
Gray, Denise Kenmar Residential Services (ICF IDD provider, HCS provider)
McClain, Linda K. Registered Nurse (my family & community)
Pfaff, Margaret A. Physical Therapy (Disability Community Adults with Brain Injury
Spinal Cord Injury)
Ramero, Samantha (Myself- & Kids Developmental Therapy), Hou, TX
Urby, Rodolfo Morales Physician (Texas Doctors for Social Responsibility)
ON:
Bell, Raylene Outpatient rehab facilities (Outpt. Rehab Association (OPIRA)), San Marcos,
TX
Bintz, Jana (Texans Focus on Children), Cedar Park, TX
Carter, Shiloh attorney, parent (Self), Friendswood, TX
DelBosque, Nora consultant (March of Dimes)
Dell'Antonio, Andrew University Professor (Myself and my daughter), Round Rock
Freeman, Kathryn Director of Public Policy (Texas Baptists Christian Life Commission),
Austin, TX
Gonzales, David Director Legislative Affairs (Alliance of Independent Pharmacists - TX),
Austin, TX
Londono, Maria G. Parent/ Guardian (Myself & my daughters), Austin, TX
Londono, Vashtie (self & famity), Austin
Martin, Amanda Governmental Affairs Manager (Texas Association of Business), Austin,
TX
McFarland, Jane retired (League of Women Voters - Tx)
Milligan, Maureen Teaching Hosp. of Texas CEO (Teaching Hosp of Texas), Austin
Peek, Whitney graphic designer (My family), Austin, TX
Pol, Aschwin Home Health Agency (Little Engine Homecare, Inc.), San Antonio
Rupp-Blanchard, Sarah Occupational Therapist (Milestone Therapy Services)
Sanders, Jolene Advocacy Manager, Easterseals (Easterseals Central TX), Stelzo
Schraeder, Heather Speech Pathologist (Himmel Home Health)
Scott, Melissa SLP (KidsCare Therapy), Addison, TX
Selinger, Kimberly Gov't Relations (Behavioral Health Advocates of TX), Austin, TX
Shearer, Virgil ReEntry Coordinator (Self)
Smith, E.D., Jennifer Public Health (Tx Assn of City & County Health Officials
(TACCHS)), Austin, TX
Thompson, Dustin Pediatric Therapy (KidsCare Therapy), Addison, TX