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There is also a petition that can be signed at the following link:
Other ways you can participate:
Talk to your legislators
- Community attendants are key to independence for many thousands of Texans with disabilities –
- Yet they make as little as $7.86/hour, with no sick leave, paid vacation, or health insurance.
- Refer to nearest Dairy Queen or Pizza Hut bearing a sign that says, “HIRING. $15 PER HOUR.”
- The inevitable shortage of attendants creates considerable difficulty.
- Increase would improve reliability and service –
- Which in turn will mean better health, less acute care, fewer ER visits, and of course unnecessary institutionalizations