LINCOLN- Last week, Gov. Pillen announced that the state was eliminating the Developmental Disabilities Registry to "better support Nebraskans with intellectual and developmental disabilities." Advocates for the developmentally disabled reacted cautiously to the elimination of the Registry, which they saw as a long-running 'wait list' for state services.

During a press conference in Omaha, Pillen called the change "a breakthrough way to reimagine how services are offered" while saving taxpayer dollars. "This is the first time in Nebraska history the DD Registry will be eliminated," he said, "which is a huge step forward to ensure all Nebraskans have the opportunity to live the Good Life."

Edison McDonald, executive director of the Arc of Nebraska, said he was skeptical about the change. "This could just be some paper shuffling. There potentially is something good in here, but it will take some work with stakeholders to figure that out," he said. However, McDonald said everyone wants to see the wait list eliminated, but questioned what kind of services will be offered in the future.

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