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We turn your vehicles into advocacy, training and quality early intervention for children with special needs!

Kick off the summer feeling good by donating your unwanted car, truck, boat, motorcycle, SUV or even plane. Your generosity qualifies for a tax deduction and we’ll do the heavy lifting.

Donate today by calling toll free 855-500-7433 | 855-500-RIDE. The pick-up is free and we will schedule it during a time that’s convenient for you. We will give you a receipt and you will be able to deduct the gross sales price as an itemized deduction on your income taxes.

IDA will use the proceeds from the sale to support its mission of fostering collaboration between families and professionals working with children, birth to three with special needs.

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ACTION ALERT: Tell the Senate – NO CUTS to Medicaid!

On May 22nd, the House of Representatives passed the “Big Beautiful Bill Act” -- and with it, devastating cuts to Medicaid totaling over $800 billion. If passed and signed into law, this bill would result in the largest cut to Medicaid in history, with over 13 million people losing their healthcare.

We know this news is disappointing -- but this is NOT the end of the fight.
The bill now moves to the Senate. Your Senators are home for recess from May 24, 2025 – June 3, 2025 and again from June 7, 2025 – June 23, 2025.

This is a good opportunity to make your voice heard. Several Republican Senators have already expressed their deep reservations about cuts to Medicaid. All Senators need to hear from their constituents now.

What You Can Do: Review the Importance of Medicaid to Early Intervention

Contact your Senator Alex Padilla: (202) 224-3553
Senator Adam Schiff: (202) 224-384 and tell them: Don’t cut Medicaid.

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Fran Chasen and Annie Cox
IDA Policy Committee Co-Chairs

DDS Early Intervention Rate Survey (805 Providers) Due May 9

Recently, the Department of Developmental Services distributed a survey for 805 Infant Development providers to clarify several rate assumptions. IDA wants to be sure that all Infant Development providers have received this critical survey and be able to respond by May 9.

A Q&A link has been developed to assist in completing the survey.

The survey details (Excel Spreadsheet) can be found here

ACTION by IDA:
Hosted Brown Bag Event with DDS staff May 1 - Q&A can be found here
Office Hours: May 2 and May 9

Other Updates from Department of Developmental Services:

This directive supplements the D-2024-Rate Reform-001 letter issued by the Department of Developmental Services (Department) regarding rate reform implementation and provides.
Quality Incentive Program Update: Register and Complete Your Data in the Provider Directory by May 30.

The Department is asking Provider data be updated by May 30 to qualify for the full 100% Incentive Program (QIP) link.