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Joe's Heartfelt Testimony: Fear of Losing Independence

Self-advocate Joe shares his terror of cuts sending him back to institutions, praising services that enable community life—raw emotion and a stark warning on the human cost of budget reductions.

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Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on Human Services, Wednesday, April 15, 2026
🇺🇸 15 Apr 2026 · 4:50
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Session highlights
53:32
Chair's Fiery Call to Hold the Line on IDD Services
72:22
Joe's Heartfelt Testimony: Fear of Losing Independence
77:41
Sabrina's Fiery Denouncement of HR One Cuts
109:40
Anna's Desperate Plea: Cuts Mean 'We Will Die'
127:42
Doctor Collins' Emotional Tribute to Advocate Anna
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