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Top Chicago Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Jay Pensler, Announces Completion of 1,600 Gynecomastia Surgeries


Jay M. Pensler, MD (http://www.chicagoplasticsurgeonmd.com) a Harvard and University of Chicago educated board certified plastic surgeon in private practice and a faulty member at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois announced today that he has completed the correction of 1,600 gynecomastia patients. Dr. Pensler performs more gynecomastia surgeries than other surgeons in the United States.

Gynecomastia is an increasingly common medical condition in which men develop or acquire excessive breast tissue. The condition may occur in between 20% and 50% of all men. There are different forms of gynecomastia with variable amounts of excess breast or/or fatty tissue.

Dr. Pensler stated, “I have pioneered a technique to remove the excess tissue then re-drape the overlying skin. This has allowed me to achieve significantly improved surgical results in both primary cases as well as revisional gynecomastia surgeries. My patients find this surgery extremely rewarding and life changing.”

Dr. Pensler performs gynecomastia surgery as an out-patient procedure in the plastic surgeon’s fully accredited surgical suite in Chicago and when necessary in a hospital setting at Northwestern. Gynecomastia plastic surgery can be performed with the use of local, conscious sedation or general anesthesia (depending on the patient’s unique circumstances).

Dr. Pensler’s credentials include: Board Certified: American Board of Plastic Surgery, Diplomate: National Board of Medical Examiners, Fellow: American College of Surgeons, Craniofacial Fellow: Harvard University, Member: American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Member: American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, Member: American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons, Member: American Board of Plastic Surgery, Member: Chicago Medical Society, and Member: Chicago Surgical Society. Most recently the best in class Chicago gynecomastia plastic surgeon has published his gynecomastia findings and made these finding available online on eMedicine: Plastic Surgery for Gynecomastia, Nov 28, 2018, Jay M. Pensler, MD.

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Cosmetic Plastic Surgery experts discuss their specialty on “Behind The Scenes”, with Laurence Fishburne


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Cosmetic plastic surgery experts will discuss their particular specialties so that viewers can develop a better understanding of this industry.

Emmy winning and Academy Award nominated actor, Lawrence Fishburne, will host a “Behind the Scenes” episode on cosmetic plastic surgery. The educational program presents information on a variety of topics that impact people around the work. It uses a documentary style format to engage viewers on important issues and events of interest.

Cosmetic plastic surgery experts will discuss their particular specialties so that viewers can develop a better understanding of this industry. Cosmetic surgery is defined as any voluntary program that is performed for the sole purpose of improving someone’s appearance and reducing the appearance of aging. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons reported that in 2018 there were 1.8 million cosmetic surgeries performed.

An additional 15.9 million noninvasive cosmetic procedures were also performed. These include injectables, such as Botox and Dysport, which have grown in popularity increasing 21.5% since 2014. While women still remain the primary gender requesting cosmetic procedures, there is a growing trend of men having cosmetic work done.

The most prevalent procedures are implants and injectables such as Botox and facelifts. Other procedures including liposuction, nose surgery, and eyelid surgery are also popular. Experts will discuss these procedures and the implications of preserving youthfulness and enhancing beauty. Surgical risks and potential complications will also be covered, and how expertise is required in the field to avoid such issues.

As a quality educational series, every “Behind the Scenes” episode strives to educate on a wide variety of topics and issues. To engage viewers, programs share information through a series of inspiring stories for an in-depth look at a topic from experts.

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CollegeInvest Announces New Partnership with Nationwide® for its Stable Value Plus College Savings Plan


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This new partnership is a perfect complement to our goal of providing Colorado families with the very best investment opportunities for their hard-earned college savings. — Angela Baier, CollegeInvest’s CEO.

CollegeInvest, Colorado’s not-for-profit state agency charged with helping working families prepare for the cost of college, has announced a new partnership with Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and Nationwide Life Insurance Company (“Nationwide”) for its Stable Value Plus college savings plan. Nationwide is one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the United States, rated A+ by both A.M. Best and Standard & Poor’s.

“Nationwide has an impeccable reputation for delivering top performing financial solutions for their customers,” said Angela Baier, CollegeInvest’s CEO. “This new partnership is a perfect complement to our goal of providing Colorado families with the very best investment opportunities for their hard-earned college savings.”

Stable Value Plus is CollegeInvest’s guaranteed fixed income and principal protection savings plan, currently offering a 2.49% rate of return through 2019 – the highest rate available in the country with these combined features (as of July 1, 2019). Nationwide has further enhanced the plan by guaranteeing the rate for an additional 12 months, through the end of 2020.

The combined guarantee of an annual interest rate and principal protection has become an extremely popular choice for Colorado families, witnessed by an 18% growth rate in accounts year-over-year (as of August 30, 2019).

Stable Value Plus is one of four college savings options available from CollegeInvest, which offers one of the most diverse selections of tax-advantaged savings options in the country. Currently, more than $8.8 billion is being saved in all CollegeInvest accounts, the majority of which are owned by Colorado residents. Colorado families set the pace for contributions to their CollegeInvest accounts by more than three times the national average (as of June 30, 2019).

CollegeInvest is dedicated to helping Coloradans save for post-secondary education and reduce student loan debt, especially low and middle-income families. Based on the principle that saving for higher education is a vastly more effective strategy than borrowing. CollegeInvest is Colorado’s trusted resource in breaking down the financial barriers to attaining a postsecondary education, whether a degree from a community college or four-year university, or vocational training.

Current Stable Value Plus savings account holders do not need to take any action with this change, however, they are encouraged to review the Plan Disclosure Statement that was sent to them. The statement, and additional information is also available by visiting http://www.collegeinvest.org.

About CollegeInvest

CollegeInvest is Colorado’s foremost resource designed specifically to help break down the financial barriers to attaining a higher education or vocational training. By providing expert information, easy-to-use planning tools, and an exceptionally diverse menu of tax advantaged college savings plans, CollegeInvest works to help Coloradans maximize their potential to save for college. CollegeInvest currently represents $8.8 billion in savings, the majority of which are held by Colorado residents. Money saved in a CollegeInvest 529 savings plan can be used at any public or private college, university, community college or vocational school, anywhere in the country. For more information, visit http://www.collegeinvest.org or call 1-800-448-2424, or contact your financial advisor.

Important Considerations

To learn about CollegeInvest’s 529 program, its objectives, risks, charges, expenses, limitations, restrictions and qualifications regarding the Plans’ benefits and potential tax advantages, please read and consider carefully the Program Disclosure Statements (PDS) available at http://www.collegeinvest.org before investing. Also, check with your or your beneficiary’s home state to learn if it offers tax or other benefits for investing in its own plan. Administered and issued by CollegeInvest. CollegeInvest and the CollegeInvest logo are registered trademarks of CollegeInvest. Copyright © 2019 CollegeInvest.

About Nationwide®

Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the United States. Nationwide is rated A+ by both A.M. Best and Standard & Poor’s. An industry leader in driving customer-focused innovation, Nationwide provides a full range of insurance and financial services products including auto, business, homeowners, farm and life insurance; public and private sector retirement plans, annuities and mutual funds; excess & surplus, specialty and surety; pet, motorcycle and boat insurance. For more information, visit http://www.nationwide.com.

The underlying investment product is issued and guaranteed by Nationwide Life Insurance Company.

Nationwide, the Nationwide N and Eagle and Nationwide is on your side are service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company © 2019 Nationwide

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Evolv Technology Continues to Expand Leadership Team by Hiring Peter Faubert


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His extensive financial leadership experience and proven expertise scaling cohesive, well-functioning teams are exactly the traits and qualities we need as Evolv enters an accelerating growth phase.

Evolv Technology announces the hiring of accomplished CFO Peter Faubert. Peter, a CPA with an established record of building successful high-growth companies, joins Evolv from SeaChange International, Inc., where he spent the last three years playing a strategic role in the company’s ongoing turnaround efforts.

Peter is a well-seasoned CFO with significant startup experience, having served with eight public and private technology companies over the last 20 years, five of them as CFO. He has vast experience in corporate finance, business administration, and management for entities ranging from early stage to international public companies and brings extensive team-building capabilities to the Evolv team.

“We are thrilled to have Peter join the Evolv Technology executive team,” states Mike Ellenbogen, Chief Executive Officer of Evolv Technology. “His extensive financial leadership experience and proven expertise scaling cohesive, well-functioning teams are exactly the traits and qualities we need as Evolv enters an accelerating growth phase.”

“I am excited to have accepted the roles of CFO, Treasurer, and Secretary at Evolv Technology,” states Faubert. “In a very short amount of time, Evolv has positioned itself as a leader in the weapons-screening market. Among its many innovations across the industry are Evolv’s advanced technology and unique business model. As a father of five, I’m thrilled to join the Evolv team to help fulfill the mission to create a safer world while also positioning the company for financial success.”

Prior to his CFO roles at SeaChange International, Inc., This Technology Inc., Vision Government Solutions, Inc., JNJ Mobile (MocoSpace), and Turbine, Inc., he has held various senior finance positions with Viisage Technology Inc., Burntsand Inc. and Ariba Inc. Peter is a Massachusetts native and received his degree in accounting from Northeastern University.

About Evolv Technology

Evolv Technology, the leader in free-flow threat detection, has screened more than 25 million people to date, preventing visitors from bringing more than 5000 weapons into public venues and places of work worldwide. Organizations such as Lincoln Center, Oakland Airport, Gillette Stadium, and LL Bean use Evolv’s free-flow weapons detection to prevent active shooters and terrorists from entering their venues while providing a non-intrusive experience. By fusing the latest sensors and Cortex AI, Evolv delivers the only weapons detection smart enough to screen thousands of people without the need to stop and empty pockets or remove bags. Evolv eliminates the need to choose between safety and convenience, reducing the burden on security teams and taking the hassle out of people screening at places of work, schools, sports stadiums, entertainment venues, hotels and conference centers, airports, houses of worship, and government agencies. For more information, visit http://www.evolvtechnology.com.

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Dr. Gary Linkov Partners with the Exclusive Haute Beauty Network


Dr. Gary Linkov is a dual Ivy League-educated facial plastic surgeon and prolific clinical researcher located in New York, NY.

The Haute Beauty Network, well known for its exclusive and luxurious lifestyle publication Haute Living is privileged to present Dr. Gary Linkov as a facial plastic surgical expert and our newest addition to the Haute Beauty members-only network.

Haute Beauty offers a prominent collective of leading doctors. The invitation-only exclusive publication maintains elite as ever, with only two doctors in every market. This partnership allows Haute Beauty to connect its affluent readers with industry-leading aesthetic surgeons located in their area.

ABOUT DR. GARY LINKOV

Dr. Gary Linkov is a dual Ivy League-educated facial plastic surgeon. A native of New York, he graduated as salutatorian from Cornell University with a focus on psychology. Before, during, and after his undergraduate years, Dr. Linkov pursued advanced art training in painting, sketching, and sculpture, including a six-week scholarship program in Florence, Italy at the Lorenzo de’ Medici Italian International Institute.

He then received his Medical Degree at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, which was the first medical school to award the Doctor of Medicine degree in the United States and is consistently ranked one of the top medical schools in the country. During medical school, Dr. Linkov received funding to conduct advanced head and neck cancer research at the world-renowned Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, which has been ranked as the best hospital for cancer care for the past 25 years by U.S. News & World Report. He also volunteered as an art therapist for Wilma’s Studio and ran his school’s Smile Train chapter, to help children with cleft lips and palates.

Dr. Linkov then completed his residency training in Head & Neck Surgery at the Temple Head and Neck Institute, including Fox Chase Cancer Center, in Philadelphia. He served as Chief resident in his final year. His mentors included leaders in the fields of facial reconstructive surgery and oculoplastic surgery.

After residency, Dr. Linkov completed an accredited American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery fellowship at the highly regarded Washington University in St. Louis, where he served as clinical instructor. During fellowship, he had the privilege of running a facial plastic surgery service at the St. Louis Veteran Affairs hospital, where he performed reconstructive facial surgery for our veterans in need.

Dr. Linkov is a prolific clinical researcher with over two dozen publications that have had a significant impact on the fields of Tissue Engineering, Head and Neck Cancer, and Facial Plastic Surgery.

Aside from his passion for improving his patient’s lives, Dr. Linkov enjoys basketball and tennis, museums and opera, sci-fi, and spending time with his wife, daughter, and dachshund.

Visit Dr. Linkov’s profile on Haute Beauty: https://hauteliving.com/hautebeauty/member/dr-gary-linkov/

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ALICE Technologies Raises $8M to Transform Construction Planning with AI-Powered Simulations


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“The construction industry is in the very early innings of a massive digital transformation. We’re well poised to lead the industry in this evolution,” said Dr. Rene Morkos, CEO at ALICE Technologies.

ALICE Technologies, the world’s first AI-based simulation platform for construction, today announced that it has closed $8M in Series A funding led by Merus Capital with participation from Foundamental, Blackhorn Ventures and Lightspeed Venture Partners. The new funds will be used to accelerate the company’s go-to-market plans, international expansion and product innovation.

Current construction planning software does not allow construction companies to optimize and analyze the complex flows of labor, equipment and materials throughout a job site, leading to projects plagued by consistent cost overruns and unexpected delays. ALICE solves this problem by leveraging artificial intelligence to analyze a project’s building requirements and generate highly efficient construction plans. Using ALICE, project teams now have the ability to explore a variety of building plans in real-time and better understand the impact of key construction decisions on the two metrics that matter most: project cost and duration. Builders can reduce project costs by $30 million for a typical $500 million project by using ALICE to optimize their projects.

“The construction industry is in the very early innings of a massive digital transformation,” said Dr. Rene Morkos, founder and CEO at ALICE Technologies. “With our deep experience in AI and our vast understanding of the inner workings of the construction industry, we’re well poised to lead the industry in this evolution. We’re thrilled to partner with Merus Capital as well as other leading names in venture capital and construction to continue to drive digitalization on a global scale.”

Since its initial product release in early 2018, ALICE has amassed a global portfolio of leading developers and general contractors across Asia, the Nordics, the Middle East and North America. ALICE is being used to plan projects by construction companies including Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company, AF Gruppen and Parsons. Recently, ALICE has filled out its leadership team with key hires including Jennifer Woodford, VP of Customer Success, who spent over 15 years as an executive at P6 Primavera.

“At Merus, we’re focused on investing in companies that are using technology to shift the basis of competition within an industry,” said Peter Hsing, co-founder and managing director at Merus Capital. “That means the technology needs to go beyond just suggesting improvements—it needs to actually take action and implement those improvements. We can’t think of a company that’s doing this more effectively than ALICE. We’re very excited to be a part of the revolution that ALICE started and look forward to partnering with Rene and his impressive team.”

About ALICE Technologies

ALICE Technologies is the world’s first AI-based simulation platform for construction. Founded in 2015 from research at Stanford University, ALICE Technologies is a construction simulation platform that leverages artificial intelligence to analyze a project’s complex building requirements and generate highly efficient building plans. ALICE enables contractors and owners to plan, bid, and build more effectively, reducing construction durations and labor costs by $30 million for a typical $500 million construction project. Learn more about the future of construction planning by visiting our website, Medium page, and LinkedIn.

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Ushio America Introduces Replacement High Output LED PAR38 Lamps for High Ceiling Applications


Incorporating high collection efficiency, these lamps deliver 9550 candelas and are ideal for high ceiling applications. These dimmable, 3000 lumen lamps are UL rated for Enclosed Fixtures and Wet Locations.

Ushio’s new Uphoria™ PRO High Output LED PAR38 lamps operate on 120V and are 27W equivalent to 250-watt halogen lamps. The unique optical design achieves outstanding Center Beam Candle Power (CBCP). Incorporating high collection efficiency, these lamps deliver 9550 candelas and are ideal for high ceiling applications. These dimmable, 3000 lumen lamps are UL rated for Enclosed Fixtures and Wet Locations.

The Uphoria PRO High Output LED PAR38 lamps are available in a warm white 3000K color temperature with a Narrow Flood (25º) beam angle. Ushio America is proud to stand behind these 25,000 hour rated life lamps with a 3-year limited warranty.

For more information on the Uphoria PRO HO LED PAR38 lamps or any of the other lighting-edge technologies from Ushio America, Inc., visit http://www.ushio.com/AL/ or call 800.838.7446.

About Ushio America, Inc.

Ushio America, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of LED and Traditional Architectural Illumination lamps such as PARs, BRs, CFLs, MR16s, HID, Linear Tubes, A19s, as well as LED fixtures. Ushio also manufactures specialty lamps that are used for AV, photographic, stage & studio, cinema, UV curing, germicidal, medical, dental, infra-red heating, and many other applications. Established in 1967 as a subsidiary of Ushio Inc., in Tokyo, Japan, Ushio America offers a full spectrum of over 2,500 products and services to its customers. For more information, visit http://www.ushio.com.

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Fitness Machine Technicians Opens in Colorado Springs & Southern Front Range


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I’m thrilled by the opportunity to own my own business and help my neighbors stay healthy and get the most out of their fitness machines.

Fitness Machine Technicians, specialists in the maintenance and repair of exercise equipment for commercial and residential customers, announced it is opening its second Colorado location today. Cynthia Anderson of Colorado Springs will own and manage the local office.

Headquartered in Philadelphia, Fitness Machine Technicians operates in more than 70 markets across the country and offers service/repair and maintenance on a variety of exercise equipment for fitness centers, universities, high schools, hotels, apartment complexes, corporate gyms and private residences.

Cynthia recently retired from a 22-year career in the U.S. Air Force where she helped build and lead teams of people securing and operating networks as a Cyber Officer. Stationed in Colorado Springs since 2013, first at Peterson Air Force Base and later at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Cynthia also served in the Outreach Office where she worked with local businesses. She saw great potential in her vibrant, rapidly growing, and small business-friendly community and was excited to find a franchise opportunity with Fitness Machine Technicians as she felt it would be a great fit for the area.

“Fitness is a huge part of the Colorado lifestyle, especially here in the ‘Olympic City,’ where there’s a definite need for this specific maintenance and repair service,” says Cynthia. “I’m thrilled by the opportunity to own my own business and help my neighbors stay healthy and get the most out of their fitness machines,” she adds.

Since its inception, Fitness Machine Technicians has been committed to delivering reliable service/repair and preventive maintenance services to customers across the nation. With more than 35 years’ experience in the fitness industry, Chief Executive and Founder Don Powers created a company that puts its customers first.

Powers notes, “We’re excited to continue our expansion throughout Colorado. As Cynthia begins her new career with us, we know she will provide the area with excellent repairs and customer service.”

For more information about having a fitness machine or exercise facility serviced, please contact Cynthia Anderson at 719-728-2484 or visit http://www.fitnessmachinetechnicians.com/COS.

About Fitness Machine Technicians

Fitness Machine Technicians specializes in the maintenance and repair of equipment for commercial and home exercise facilities. Clients include health clubs, corporations, hotels, condos, education, government and residential homes across the United States. Fitness Machine Technicians also offers franchise opportunities to individuals with an interest in fitness and looking to run a service-based business based on a proven operating model. For more information, visit the website at http://www.FitnessMachineTechnicians.com or call 844-FMT-FIXX.

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Smile Brands Welcomes New Affiliate Partner Permian Basin Smiles in Odessa, TX


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Dr. Hatten

When it came time to look for a partner, Smile Brands was the natural choice. With their help, we will save time and money on the administrative aspects of the practice, so my team and I can do what we love – deliver great patient care.

Smile Brands Inc., one of the nation’s leading dental support organizations (DSO) providing business support services to nearly 440 affiliated offices across 18 states, is pleased to announce its latest partnership with Permian Basin Smiles of Odessa, Texas.

Smile Brands will provide full-service administrative support to the practice, including; purchasing, payroll, accounting, IT, billing, facilities management and marketing. The existing team will continue to care for patients and will be expanding so that the practice can meet the growing demand for quality dental care in the area. The office will continue to operate under the Permian Basin Smiles brand name.

Dr. John Hatten founded Permian Basin Smiles over 20 years ago and has built a thriving, highly rated practice offering full-service preventative and restorative care plus cosmetic and implant dentistry. Dr. Hatten and his team are looking forward to a strong partnership with Smile Brands.

“I’ve known the Smile Brands folks for a long time and am highly impressed with how they operate here in West Texas and across the country,” explains Hatten. “When it came time to look for a partner, Smile Brands was the natural choice. With their help, we will save time and money on the administrative aspects of the practice, so my team and I can do what we love – deliver great patient care.”

Smile Brands CEO, Steve Bilt, is excited to welcome Permian Basin Smiles. “Odessa is an underserved market when it comes to high quality dental care.” says Bilt. “We are eager to partner with Dr. Hatten and his team to grow the practice and expand care access within the community.”

About Smile Brands Inc

Based in Irvine California, Smile Brands Inc. is one of the largest providers of support services to dental groups in the United States. The culture-driven organization is the #1 ranked multi-location healthcare provider on Glassdoor’s 2019 Best Places to Work list. Smile Brands provides comprehensive business support services through exclusive long-term agreements with affiliate dental groups, so dentists can spend more time caring for their patients and less time on the administrative, marketing, and financial aspects of operating a dental practice. Smile Brands supports 440 Bright Now!® Dental, Monarch Dental®, Castle Dental®, A+ Dental Care, OneSmile Dental, Johnson Family Dental, P3 Dental Group, and DecisionOne Dental Partners offices in 18 states, including Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Ohio, Oregon, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin. Smile Brands is a portfolio company of Gryphon Investors, a leading middle-market private equity firm based in San Francisco, CA. For more information, visit http://www.smilebrands.com.

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Campaign Urges Funding for Floridians with Disabilities


“The iBudget Waiver is the only program in Florida that ensures individuals they will receive care and prevents them from living in an institution. It is truly critical for the survival of thousands of Floridians and we must preserve it.”

The iBudget Waiver – Florida’s only public health insurance program for individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities – provides essential and critical services to nearly 35,000 Floridians. However, proposed changes and potential cuts to the iBudget Waiver have caused major concern among Florida’s most vulnerable citizens and their advocates.

Due to such threats and in an effort to help thousands receive the care and support needed, the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council (FDDC) has announced the launch of a statewide public advocacy campaign, Save the iBudget Waiver.

With Save the iBudget Waiver, FDDC has created ways that Florida’s most vulnerable citizens can educate the Florida Legislature on why preserving this program means preserving thousands of lives as nearly 70 percent of recipients live and work in their own homes and communities. Such services are not covered by a regular insurance plan.

“Florida is 49th in the nation in Medicaid spending for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities,” said FDDC Executive Director Valerie Breen. – “The iBudget Waiver is the only program in Florida that ensures individuals they will receive care and prevents them from living in an institution. It is truly critical for the survival of thousands of Floridians and we must preserve it.”

The campaign urges individuals with disabilities, their family members and all Floridians to become informed about the iBudget Waiver and its potential changes as well as share campaign information and attend local and legislative committee meetings to testify on what would happen if services are not funded.

Information about Save the iBudget Waiver can be found at https://ibudgetwaiver.com.

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