I think combining AT and EM funds to allow for $10,000/year to be used towards these items is appropriate and beneficial to individuals and families. Many individuals live in group home or sponsored residential settings where EM is not available to them under the waiver. This change would allow them to have more funding towards the cost of needed AT items. Also, with the cost of everything going up, this allows families to receive needed items/modifications for their loved ones without having to cover the expense over $5,000 that they are currently responsible for.