FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: [email protected]

HOUSTON, TX — On Monday, August 26, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. CT, the Time To Care Coalition and the Center For Pursuit will host a press conference highlighting new data underscoring the extent of the workforce crisis impacting direct support professionals (DSPs) who serve Texans with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Leaders from local and state organizations will speak to the crisis impacting community-based IDD service providers and send a message to the Texas Legislature on the urgent need to act to ensure the most vulnerable Texans are not left behind.

The press conference will be held ahead of the Texas House Committee on Human Services interim hearing on Tuesday, August 27^th, during which legislators will discuss the effects of inflation on the cost of services, and availability of services to Texans with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

WHAT:           Press Conference, b-roll and interview opportunity

WHEN:          Monday, August 26^th, 2024 from 10:00-10:30 A.M. CT

                        *Set up time for media begins at 9:30 A.M. CT

WHERE:        The Center For Pursuit

                        Lobby/Atrium [Directions]

                        4400 Harrisburg Blvd

                        Houston, TX 77011

WHO:   

– Charles Njuguna, President & CEO, Center For Pursuit

– Beanca Williams, Regional IDD Director, Volunteers of America – Texas

– Michael Roberts, Executive Director, Down Syndrome Association of Houston

 – Steve Vetrano, CEO, Avondale House

If you are interested in attending Monday’s press conference, please RSVP to [email protected] at your earliest convenience.

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