Politics & Government

New Vision for Rainier School Funded in Bipartisan Budget

Sen. Pam Roach said this week that $100,000 has been appropriated in the Senate-passed bipartisan 2012 supplement operating budget for the Rainier School Vision Development Committee.

Editor's Note: The following is a press release issued this week by the office of Washington State Sen. Pam Roach.

Sen. Pam Roach, R-Auburn, said Wednesday $100,000 is appropriated in the Senate-passed bipartisan 2012 supplement operating budget for the Rainier School Vision Development Committee. The committee will create and submit to the Legislature a long-range community vision and development plan for the efficient use of Rainier School facilities to serve the needs of persons with developmental disabilities, including the establishment of a respite care center for those caring for persons with developmental disabilities. The committee will consist of:

  • 31st District legislators;
  • Two members of the Friends of Rainier, a recognized support group for families, guardians and friends of residents;
  • Two persons representing the Buckley and Enumclaw chambers of commerce; and
  • One person representing the Pierce County Developmental Disabilities Board.

“My vision is clear,” Roach said. “I see a facility for respite care, for services shared with the larger community, and an opportunity to give families their mandated choice in care.”  

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Visit Sen. Roach’s website for background information and the vision statement for Rainier School developed by the ad hoc committee led by Roach.


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