LIVE: Nebraska Disability Services Crisis | Lynne Walz Hears from Families

Nebraska families are speaking out about changes to developmental disability services, funding cuts, and growing concerns over the state’s handling of care for some of its most vulnerable residents.

Join The Dan Parsons Show LIVE from Omaha as Democratic gubernatorial candidate Lynne Walz hosts a roundtable with parents, caregivers, and service providers affected by Nebraska’s disability services crisis.

The discussion comes amid mounting criticism of Gov. Jim Pillen’s administration over proposed budget cuts, changes to disability assessments, and decisions affecting the services families depend on.

What are families experiencing? Who is accountable? And what would Lynne Walz do differently as governor?

We’ll bring you the conversation and hear directly from the Nebraskans living with the consequences of these policies.

đź“Ť Omaha, Nebraska
đź“… Monday, October 12, 2026
đź•• 6:00 p.m. Central

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