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From: Sue Diare <br />To: GRP-City Council <br />Cc: Sue Diare <br />Subject: Housing. Developmentally Disabled <br />Date: Monday, October 12, 2020 7:35:17 AM <br />10 11 2020 <br />Dear Mayor and City Council: <br />Truly affordable housing is very needed. <br />Constituents who have developmental disabilities, such as autism, Down syndrome; Cerebral <br />palsy, Willams syndrome , need your special leadership to ensure that their need is clear in <br />policies of the City. <br />There are many existing agencies that are available to assist persons who have developmental <br />challenges , such as the State Regional Center and non-profit vendors. However, if you as <br />City leaders do not direct that a city policy is to provide the fundamental housing opportunities <br />none of these agencies can provide individual housing support in their home city. <br />Persons who have a developmental disability are eager to work and volunteer in their home <br />city. <br />Because of their unique challenges it "takes a village" to help enable them. <br />Obviously, truly affordable housing is fundamental. <br />Your leadership is essential today. <br />Thank you for your understanding and for your attention to this matter. <br />Sincerely: <br />Sue Digre <br />PARCA FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES &ADVOCACY Department Director <br />(Free services) <br />