Advocates of Nebraska’s ‘most vulnerable’ call on Pillen to pause funding cuts pending review

Advocates of Nebraska's 'most vulnerable' call on Pillen to pause funding cuts pending review

Jennifer Henning of Omaha speaks about the impact a relatively new interRAI assessment system has had on her two children. She and others discussed their exasperation with the system, calling on Gov. Jim Pillen to pause funding reductions. (Photo by Cindy Gonzalez/Nebraskas Examiner)LINCOLN — Some came in wheelchairs, with caretakers. Others, with intellectual disabilities, were escorted by parents. Among them were four state lawmakers and a hos…

Advocates of Nebraska’s ‘most vulnerable’ call on Pillen to pause funding cuts pending review

LINCOLN — Some came in wheelchairs, with caretakers. Others, with intellectual disabilities, were escorted by parents. Among them were four state lawmakers and a host of advocates for a population they described as Nebraska’s “most vulnerable.” One young woman held…

'Refused to stay quiet': Nebraska families call for pause on interRAI funding reductions

Nebraska families call for a pause on interRAI funding reductions.

Families advocate for disability care amid concerns over new assessment

Lincoln, Neb. (KLKN) — Families from across Nebraska gathered at the State Capitol on Wednesday, calling for changes to the state’s new interRAI assessment system and raising concerns about how it could affect the care their loved ones receive. For the parents who spoke out, the concern isn’t just about numbers or funding tiers. It’s about the care their children...