TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - Significant changes to Arizona's policy on developmental disabilities are now in effect, which will impact thousands of children across the state. Arizona is changing its testing for determining some caregiving needs, in response to funding cuts.

The state is changing how it tests how much help a family needs with its child for daily tasks, known as attendant care and for specific skills, known as habilitation. These assessments play a crucial role in determining the level of state-supported caregiving families receive.

The changes are expected to mainly affect assessments involving those with developmental disabilities who are as old as 17.

Marianne Scott, a board member of the caregiver-led, Raising Voices Coalition, shared her experience. Her daughter, Maycee,

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