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Families of Arkansans with disabilities testify to state lawmakers about waitlist for in-home aid

Families of disabled Arkansans waitlisted for critical in-home services testified alongside officials from the state Department of Human Services at a legislative hearing Friday, expressing very different opinions on how the Community and Employment Support Waiver program is working.

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Arkansas Online· Oct 3, 12:51 AMFamilies of Arkansans with disabilities testify to state lawmakers about waitlist for in-home aid

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