The Arc of San Antonio’s Post

Misrepresentation of funding allocations by the #DSS The DeafBlind community has mistakenly congratulated the Community Disability Alliance Hunter #CDAH for receiving funding for the DeafBlind Hub, which was not the case. CDAH actually received funding for the "Powerful Peers" project. The DSS overview misrepresented the "Powerful Peers" project by suggesting it specifically included services for DeafBlind individuals. This led to confusion & misled the community into thinking that the #DeafBlind Hub had been refunded. The DeafBlind community feels marginalized & disregarded, especially as their essential services, including the DeafBlind Hub, were defunded. This misrepresentation adds insult to injury, exacerbating the community's feelings of #neglect & frustration. There is an ethical obligation to accurately represent funding allocations to avoid false hope & confusion. Defunding of the DeafBlind Hub & other related services severely impacts the availability of critical #support for DeafBlind individuals. Their specific needs are overlooked, leading to further marginalization. CDAH has taken steps to address this by insisting that DSS correct their mistake. Effective communication & #immediate correction by DSS are crucial to prevent further misinformation. A public apology to the DeafBlind community for the misrepresentation & confusion caused. Clear communication outlining the actual services funded & those that were defunded. Underscoring the importance of accurate representation & clear communication from governmental bodies. Addressing the misrepresentation promptly & transparently is essential to restore trust & ensure that the needs of marginalized communities, like the DeafBlind community, are adequately met & supported. Funding a grant combined with another organization but presenting it as a standalone project is misleading. This action creates false perceptions about the scope & reach of the funded project. Such misrepresentation can affect the credibility of both the DSS & the organizations involved, leading to distrust among stakeholders & the communities they serve. Combining grants but presenting them separately might obscure potential conflicts of interest or financial intricacies that stakeholders need to be aware of. Misleading information about funding can have significant implications for community planning & resource allocation. Stakeholders may make decisions based on inaccurate data, leading to inefficiencies & unmet needs. DSS should issue a clear & detailed statement explaining the nature of the combined grant & reasons behind its presentation as a standalone project. Ensure future announcements accurately reflect the nature of the funding & the partnerships involved. Conduct a review or audit of grant allocation & announcement processes to identify & rectify any practices that lead to misrepresentation. Implement safeguards to prevent similar issues in the future. #ndis #funding #nothingaboutuswithoutus

Just published, my recent report showing that Needs Assessment and Service Coordination providers (NASCs) have been chronically underfunded for disability services, with recent uplifts barely covering the effects of inflation, and failing to account for the growing complexity of their client base or increasing expectations of tailored service delivery in line with the principles of Enabling Good Lives (EGL). The data shows that the NASCs have largely protected clients from the impact of underfunding by implementing efficiency improvements, but with these now exhausted, access and service sustainability are under threat. Over 90 percent of New Zealand’s disability community relies on the NASCs to access support, so underfunding of these services will have a widespread impact. Simone Newsham https://lnkd.in/gU5W-yNQ

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