Community Attendants:

•  are essential for the integration of people with disabilities and older Texans into every aspect of

Texas communities.

•  Texas is currently experiencing difficulties in recruiting and retaining to meet the needs of the

growing disability and aging community.

•  The vast majority are paid a little over minimum wage $8.00/hour,
•  have no health insurance,
•  do not get vacation or sick days.

We believe that:

Community Attendants should be paid no less than $13 an hour and should receive benefits.

We ask that you work with the 85th Texas Legislature to assure adequate funding for Community

Attendants and that recruiting and retaining Community Attendants is one of the

Legislature’s highest priorities. Thank You!