Funding shortfall threatens future of Arizona disability program

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The future of the Arizona Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) is uncertain due to massive budget shortcomings. The program is expected to run out of money by the end of the month.

Families who receive services from the program are now scrambling. That includes Brandi Coon. Her 10-year-old son Tyson had a traumatic brain injury when he was six months old, which led to cerebral palsy and epilepsy.

“I get the privilege of being his mother and his caregiver. And every single day, I will do everything in my power to keep him safe,” said Coon…

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