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Families and advocates for disabled Texans pushing for caregiver pay raise

A state Medicaid program pays caregivers of intellectually and developmentally disabled individuals living in community-based homes. Families, advocates and providers want lawmakers to increase that hourly pay.

Marisa Luparello, at right, gives her son Blaine his medicine before they leave for his group home, Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, in Manvel. (Antranik Tavitian / Houston Landing)

Marisa Luparello walks to her car holding her son Blaine’s cleaned clothing for the week as they go to his group home, Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, in Manvel. (Antranik Tavitian / Houston Landing)
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‘We cannot afford to overlook this risk’

Beanca Williams, Regional IDD Director, Volunteers of America – Texas, speaks during a press confrence at The Center for Pursuit, Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, in Houston. (Antranik Tavitian / Houston Landing)
A photo of the Luparello family at their home, Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, in Manvel. (Antranik Tavitian / Houston Landing)

‘We must do better’


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