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HAMILTON -- Allies Inc., a statewide nonprofit organization headquartered in Hamilton that helps to empower people with developmental disabilities, has worked with the New Jersey Business Leadership Network (NJBLN) throughout the year to plan for Disability Mentoring Day. The event will pair high school students and businesses for a few hours on this one day -- based on the interest of each student -- so they can experience various career opportunities after graduation. (NJ.com -- Times)
Anxiety grows as "shock and awe" at depth of cuts predicted Oct 11, 2008
Meeting attendees said the proposal had been floated to Gov. Deval Patrick by Gary Blumenthal, executive director of the Association of Developmental Disabilities Providers of Massachusetts. Blumenthal declined to comment on the proposal, saying he didn't want to jeopardize the open dialogue with the governor's office. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Shope build 'green' house Oct 10, 2008
Friday 10 October, 2008. Official word from the state is that the DDSO would remain open indefinitely and that most residents of the facility would be moved to a new Local Intensive Treatment (LIT) unit, said DDSO spokeswoman Kara Smith. (Henrietta Post, NY)
Casper briefs Oct 10, 2008
Developmental disabilities council announces conference ... The Governor's Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities has announced its 2008 MEGA conference from Oct. 15 to 17 at the Parkway Plaza Hotel and Convention Center in Casper ... s Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities website at. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Howard Beach residents fear loss of local center Oct 10, 2008
The Bernard M. Fineson Developmental Disabilities Services Office is the Queens branch of the New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities. Its units serve as citywide resources for families seeking out-of-home placement for their developmentally disabled loved ones. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Despite residents’ fears group home is approved Oct 10, 2008
Friday October 10, 2008. Despite residents fears group home is approved by Stephen Geffon, Chronicle Contributor10/09/2008. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Living with Down syndrome Oct 8, 2008
There are a lot of programs that offer specific opportunities for students with developmental disabilities. Daniel is very active both in school and in his extra-curriculars. (Wakefield Daily Item, MA)
Governor Lingle releases $795,000 for improvements to the Diamond Head Health Center Oct 7, 2008
Located on Kilauea Avenue, the Diamond Head Health Center houses various Department of Health programs, including STD/AIDS Prevention, the Public Health Nursing branch, Developmental Disabilities, Adult Mental Health, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health. In your voice. (Honolulu Advertiser)
'Gizmo House' residents helped by technology Oct 7, 2008
Andrea Koenigsaeker, 37, uses a touch-screen on her wheelchair to turn on and off lights in Gizmo House, a group home where she and five others with various multiple developmental disabilities live in Plantation, Fla ... This is Gizmo House, where six people with multiple developmental disabilities live somewhat independently. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Viewpoint: Volunteers are vital to NS Arc Oct 7, 2008
Our entire Board of Directors consists of volunteers who give their time and efforts to help with fundraising and to raise awareness about what we do for people in our communities living with developmental disabilities. We have dozens of committees that consist of volunteers as well lending their ideas and support to our Development Committee, the Housing Committee, Recreation Committee, the Autism Support Center, and a myriad of others. (Danvers Herald, MA)
People with disabilities helped by gadgetry Oct 6, 2008
This is Gizmo House, where six people with multiple developmental disabilities live somewhat independently. Operated by the Ann Storck Center and funded in part by the state and federal governments, residents are now worried about the 10-year-old home's future as Florida undergoes severe budget cuts. (San Francisco Chronicle)
NDSCS Health Career Day gives options Oct 4, 2008
In the occupational therapy assistant area students learned the ins and outs physical, mental or developmental disabilities. Local businesses that participated in the event include St. Catherine's Living Center, Wahpeton, St. Francis Healthcare Campus, Breckenridge, MeritCare, Appletree Dental and Red River Human Services Foundation. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
FRONTIERSMAN EXCLUSIVE: Palin responds to questions Oct 4, 2008
You ve stated on the trail that you would be an advocate for families with special needs, yet the state of Alaska has a Developmental Disabilities Waiting List with more than 900 people waiting for the critical assistance they need. The latest report said it would take 45 million dollars to eradicate this waiting list. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Struggling for services Oct 4, 2008
David Sofferin, Region 4 coordinator of the Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities tive Diseases (under the Georgia Department of Health), said he could not comment and directed questions to the Georgia Department of Human Resources. Dena Smith, director of the GDHR Office of Communications, did not respond to questions. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Unity House looks to alter residence program Oct 3, 2008
The new proposal is based on a model of care being provided to consumers of the agency's Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities program, she said. Instead of having the 14-bed dorm-like environment, Unity House is looking to rent a house with five apartments, four for the consumers and one for the 24-hour staff. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
What's ahead Oct 3, 2008
The Acktion Club is a community service club for adults with developmental disabilities. Donations will be used to help with the cost of activities, transportation and service projects. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
People and Places (Oct. 3, 2008) Oct 3, 2008
Target, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, works in assisting individuals with developmental disabilities to live independent lives, to the best of their abilities, and to achieve full participation in our community. People and Places and New Business briefs offer information about area companies and their operations; news of awards, promotions, new business openings; and other items of interest to businesses and consumers. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Bay Area Vista Oct 3, 2008
Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for people eight years of age and older with developmental disabilities ... The concept for Special Olympics was born in the early 1960s when Eunice Kennedy Shriver started a day camp for people with developmental disabilities at her home in Rockville, Maryland ... The first International Special Olympics Games were held in 1968 at Soldier Field, Chicago with 1,000 athletes with developmental... (NBC 11, CA)
New foothills location for Valley Mountain Regional Center Oct 3, 2008
VMRC is a private, nonprofit corporation that contracts with the state of California to provide diagnostic, evaluation and early intervention services to children and adults with developmental disabilities (autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy and mental retardation). VMRC purchases services such as respite, out-of-home placement, adult day programs, transportation, behavior intervention and infant development services for eligible persons. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Letters to the Editor Oct 3, 2008 Special call for special artists Sep 25, 2008 Our school is hurting’ Sep 24, 2008 Autism and Down Syndrome Sep 23, 2008 Celebrate "Be a Fan Sacramento! Day" for Special Olympics Sep 23, 2008 JU retiree not lacking work to do Sep 23, 2008 Mental health survey to gauge local needs Sep 22, 2008 Kokua Line: Ticket trauma Sep 22, 2008 Local tapped for state advocacy panel Sep 21, 2008 Tootsie Roll Drive supports people with disabilities Sep 20, 2008 Keri Bowers: Maverick Author, World Renowned Speaker and Acclaimed Documentary Filmmaker Sheds Light on the Crucial Issue of Special Needs Children, Offering Creative, Hopeful Strategies for Coping Parents Sep 20, 2008 'Caterpillar Soup' a play about love and transformation Sep 19, 2008 Local Briefs Sep 18, 2008 Palins silence not golden Sep 18, 2008 Greece School Board Never Read Full Report Sep 18, 2008 St. Coletta land is step closer to development Sep 18, 2008 Sheriff's department donates confiscated lights Sep 18, 2008 County ponders future of HSC Sep 17, 2008 Heidi Miller Sep 16, 2008 CDS Expands Services in Webster Sep 16, 2008 DOWN-KIDS-SIDE Sep 16, 2008 Duckworth out to keep Ichiro in check Sep 16, 2008 3x Grammy Winner Nelly Hits Hard with 'Brass Knuckles' Sep 16, 2008 Families welcome spotlight on Down syndrome Sep 15, 2008 Facing hard choices Sep 14, 2008 Sitting In: Some words constitute bullying Sep 14, 2008 California Democrats push bills to fight spread of autism Sep 13, 2008 70 Years Old And Going Strong With Down Syndrome And No Dementia Sep 13, 2008 Smiles make it worth the while Sep 13, 2008 Meat's a treat at Backyard Barbecue Sep 12, 2008 More of this story Sep 12, 2008 Pitt expands its dental care for special needs patients Sep 12, 2008 Housing fight tells a story Sep 12, 2008 Lawmakers begin trying to keep parks open Sep 11, 2008 Orange County Residents With Developmental Disabilities Rally to Urge Legislators to Resume Funding for Critical Services Sep 11, 2008 Over the back fence: News thats Sep 11, 2008 Simple Blood Test For Alzheimer's? Sep 10, 2008 Cheryl loves being involved in activities Sep 10, 2008 Jacksonville families fear losing safety net Sep 10, 2008 ARC Leader Retires in "Style" Sep 9, 2008 Former Hamlet resident to be awarded top state honor (6) Sep 9, 2008 With Chance McCary, a student at Sandhills Children’s Center’s Rockingham Campus, are from left, Shannon Pardo, teacher; Kathy Desmond, director of development; Melanie Carnes, director of Rockingham campus services; and Melanie C. Gayle, executive director, Sandhills Children’s Center. Photo by Tom MacCallum/Daily Journal Sep 9, 2008 Letters for Monday, September 8, 2008 Sep 9, 2008 Many Young Women Share Their Prescription Meds Sep 9, 2008 Talia Fetner: Her project a joy for Hope Haven kids Sep 9, 2008 'The best care' over? Sep 7, 2008 Autism is topic of meeting next week Sep 7, 2008 As autism cases grow in Ore., new laws may arise Sep 7, 2008 Equip for Equality Calls on Governor to Pledge Full Funding To Ensure Quality Services for People with Disabilities Following Closure of the Howe Developmental Center and the Tinley Park Mental Health Hospital Sep 6, 2008 Disability Group Applauds State for Decision to Close Howe Developmental Center Sep 6, 2008 Gubernatorial candidate bios Sep 6, 2008 SEIU local chapter endorses Julia Fahey Sep 6, 2008 Opinion: Tropic Thunder movie is hurtful to many Sep 5, 2008 Woman outfits the overlooked for work Sep 5, 2008 Public Safety Log (45) Sep 5, 2008 State Worker Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Assault Sep 5, 2008 Budget cuts could become problem Sep 4, 2008 EMERYVILLE / School head's resume riddled with falsehoods Hopeful district... Sep 4, 2008 Variety Club Camp Gala is Sept. 11 Sep 4, 2008 Voucher, tax swap off Nov. ballot Sep 4, 2008 Legislative floor actions Sep 4, 2008 Tell us: Would Palin be a voice for the disabled? Sep 3, 2008 PriceWeber names new president and chief operating officer Sep 3, 2008 Teahen nominated for Clemente Award Sep 3, 2008 Virus weaves itself into the DNA transferred from parents to babies Sep 3, 2008
As you know, our agency represents the interests of over 180,000 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Commonwealth ... A recent national report (David Braddock, State of the States in Developmental Disabilities ) notes that Massachusetts spending declined 3 percent between 2004-2006 when inflation is included. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Letter: Labor Day concert on the common was Somethin Else Sep 25, 2008
The fun gathering provided time for people to reconnect, kick back, and enjoy, all while helping to support Friendship Home, a respite home for adults with developmental disabilities, which will be built on land here in Norwell at the United Church of Christ. Much time and effort went into planning this fabulous time, and all of us at Friendship Home thank Paul, Laurie, Denise and the Jevne Team for recognizing our need and supporting this mission. (Norwell Mariner, MA)
Danielsville's Lowery Gallery director Robert Lowery is looking for artists with mental health or developmental disabilities to submit one to three works each for a group show set for Nov. 23. "Most individuals with developmental disabilities and/or mental health issues have spent their lives having their visions restricted, medicated or silenced altogether," Lowery writes on his Web site. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Becky said her daughter had a soft spot for children, those with developmental disabilities and people less fortunate. She had a caring heart without judgment, Becky said. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Autism spectrum disorders occur in approximately 1 in 150 children according to a 2007 study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention s Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network ... Elisabeth Dyken s Psychiatric and Behavioral Disorders in Persons with Down Syndrome study [Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Research Reviews Volume 13: 2007] confirms that initial co-morbidity rates of Down Syndrome and an ASD were approximately one to two... (Suite101.com)
Special Olympics Northern California is a free year-round sports training and competition program for children and adults with developmental disabilities. More than 13,000 athletes compete in over 170 competitions throughout the region in 19 sports. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
The nonprofit organization provides facilities, horses and support for riding programs aimed at children and young adults with various learning and developmental disabilities, including autism and Down syndrome. Finding the right horses is the first priority, Winstead said. (Florida Times-Union)
Questions about mental health, substance abuse and developmental disabilities will be sent to 4,000 DeKalb County residents to gauge local needs and ways to meet them, said Charles Rose, chairman of the DeKalb County Community Mental Health Board ... The board had gone back in the archives, and we couldn t find a complete survey of the DeKalb County community, as far as mental health, developmental disabilities and substance abuse had ever been done, Rose said Friday. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Source: Department of Health, Developmental Disabilities Division ... It's notable that the surcharges are placed on traffic offenses, because motor vehicle accidents are the No. 2 leading cause of traumatic brain injury in Hawaii, as well as nationwide, said Aaron Arakaki, public health supervisor of the state Department of Health's Developmental Disabilities Services Branch ... Since the first deposits were made in January 2003, a total of $3,732,482, to date, has gone into the fund, according... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
The council engages in advocacy on behalf of people with developmental disabilities, their families and their communities and funds initiatives designed to create opportunities for inclusion in community life, reduce dependence on government services and restore citizen control over programs. The Council on Developmental Disabilities is a governor-appointed body of people with disabilities, family members and professionals who work together to promote the full inclusion of people with... (New Britain Herald, CT)
Money raised from the Tootsie Roll Drive, being held throughout DeKalb and Sycamore this weekend, will go toward local programs for people with developmental disabilities ... of Columbus Council 717 annual Tootsie Roll Drive for her son, David, who has developmental disabilities ... With state budget cuts to programs her son and others with developmental disabilities thrive on, Roberts said fundraisers like the Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive are ever important. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
In 1998, she formed PAUSE4Kids, a successful Conejo Valley (Southern California) based non-profit organization serving children with developmental disabilities. To support her work in the non-profit sector, she worked as a wedding minister and custom painter. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The performance is sponsored by REACH, a Juneau nonprofit group helping those with physical and developmental disabilities. Strelkoff said the play describes the "sort of spiritual journey" that she and her husband, Dean Purvis, went through together after the accident. (Juneau Empire)
Money raised supports DeKalb County programs for people with developmental disabilities. In addition to asking people to donate change to the drive, the Knights are seeking sponsors to defray the 25-per-box cost of the candy. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Republican Supporter wrote on Sep 17, 2008 10:05 AM:" Palin stands for: Controlling government spending, believer in free market capitalism, AIDS awareness, helping programs for people with Developmental Disabilities, believes in punishment for corrupt politicians of both parties, supports education, etc.Concerned Republican, you can find a lot more about what she stands for by looking at ontheissues .org Also if you watch the interviews on youtube. There is a lot of great thins she stands for... (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
R News: As It Happens, Where It Happens. Thursday September 18, 2008. (R News)
Preliminary plans call for St. Coletta to eventually relocate its headquarters to adjacent property owned by the provider of community-based programs and services for adults with developmental disabilities. The sale involves 174 of the 650 acres currently held by St. Coletta in the Jefferson area. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
We serve 150 people with developmental disabilities and provide them with the opportunity for work, to gain work skills, and opportunities for social activities. Grilley added, Ventures Unlimited has decided to explore growing herbs and spices and selling them to local restaurants in the Hayward area. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
The HSC provides services to those with mental illnesses, those battling alcohol and other drug addiction, and adults and children with developmental disabilities. The county must also implement the states new Family Care program, which affects the consumers of both the HSC and the Department on Aging. (Forest Republican, WI)
Ms. Miller was an advocate for all people who are deaf, blind or have developmental disabilities. She was a foster parent to Melody, a 3-year-old girl, for 20 months. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
It is a new beginning for a local organization that brings life to those with developmental disabilities ... It is a new beginning for a local organization that brings life to those with developmental disabilities. (R News)
These Web sites are designed for parents of children with Down syndrome and other developmental disabilities. National Institute of Child Health and Human Development: www. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
In 1999, she launched Heartstrings Community Foundation to aid adults with developmental disabilities. Pitcher Luke Hochevar celebrated his 25th birthday on Monday. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
A committed philanthropist, NELLY has founded two charitable organizations,4 Sho 4 Kids, () dedicated to improving the quality of life for children born with developmental disabilities (emphasis on Downs syndrome) and those born addicted to drugs; and Jes Us 4 Jackie, (), launched to educate African-Americans about the need for bone marrow and stem cell transplant donations. Though the organizations namesake, NELLYs beloved sister Jackie, who passed in 2005, the organizations... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
" She spends four days a week at the center and one day at the store. She moved into an apartment of her own in October 2006. Piper gets a small paycheck from the textile center, and her housing is subsidized largely through Supplemental Security Income for the disabled. "I was really excited to live on my own," Piper said. Twenty-one men and women with developmental disabilities live in the studio apartments in the Ross complex, part of a residential program run by Cedars. Sticking to routine... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
CEO Kirk Spry of VTC Enterprises, a Santa Maria organization that serves more than 350 people with developmental disabilities, said it has already budgeted for a 10 percent cut, but 30 percent of its budget comes from the state. We know we re going to get beat up, Spry said, but we hope it s only a few slaps in the face instead of a full-on mugging. (Santa Maria Times)
At the North Shore Arc, we have been advocating for more than 50 years for acceptance and opportunities for children and adults with developmental disabilities ... We have worked to educate the public while dispelling myths and misconceptions about people living with developmental disabilities ... Children and adults living with developmental disabilities are now able to share their voices and share their talents with the world. (Danvers Herald, MA)
SB 1563 would direct the state Department of Managed Care and Department of Insurance to work to ensure that health plans and insurers provide equitable coverage for autism and other developmental disabilities. Sen. (Yahoo News -- Autism)
C', including descriptions of comprehensive cognitive, behavioral, and genetic analyses and implications for research is published in the June 2008 issue of the journal, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. "'Mr. C' paints an optimistic picture for people with Down syndrome who are aging, and says that an ordinary person with Down syndrome ought to be able to make it to seventy, once you find 'Mr. C''s secret," explains Dr. Sharon J. Krinsky-McHale, lead author of the study and Research... (Science Daily)
About 200 adults with developmental disabilities were the guests of FRM and the Forest Service at an event to highlight the outdoor opportunities that can be found throughout the Black Hills National Forest ... About 300 people with developmental disabilities took part in the outdoor activities. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
The Australian instructor for the Department of Joint, Interagency and Multinational Operations at the Command and General Staff College tested his skills Sept. 6 at the Backyard Barbecue at Merritt Lake, a fundraiser for Riverside Resources, Inc., a provider of services for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Finney fell in love with American-style barbecue after Steve Whitworth, another instructor, took him to a "real" barbecue restaurant. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Lane commended citizens who have supported the organization since it was formed more than 35 years ago to provide employment for people with developmental disabilities. These people are proud of their jobs and without EAI they have no hope of going to work each day and earning a salary, Lane said. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
The advocacy group is part of Achieva, which provides support services to people with developmental disabilities and their caregivers. She noted that other efforts also are under way to try to improve dental care for special needs populations around the state. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
The difference is, under CASA, the building will be renovated -- and eight of its 26 single-bedroom units would be reserved for people with disabilities -- mental illness, substance abuse, developmental disabilities. The project, backed by $2. (News & Observer)
Chapin Rose, R-Mahomet, said Wednesday night the move means that funds for state parks, historic sites, assistance for those with developmental disabilities, drug treatment programs, Soil and Water Conservation Districts and other programs would be restored. I ve gotten a lot of voter contact, taxpayer contact on the parks, Rose said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 300 people with developmental disabilities, family members and service providers rallied this morning to show California's leaders that the people want them to come together and either agree on a budget now, or pass an emergency appropriation bill to continue funding for critical services. Assembled at Project Independence, a provider of services for adults with developmental disabilities, the crowd heard from State Senator Jeff Denham, author of amendments to... (PR Newswire)
Based in Poughkeepsie, Greystone continues to grow and expand the services and supports provided to children, adults, and families who are challenged by developmental disabilities. On Sept. 20, Greystone will host the 19th Annual International Wine Showcase and Auction at the Casperkill Country Club in Poughkeepsie from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds from this event will benefit Greystone's expressive arts programs and add a fifth day to Club Cool, its after-school program located in Wappingers... (Millbrook Round Table, NY)
D. The Department of Immunology at the New York State Institute for Basic Research in Developmental Disabilities, Staten Island, New York, also contributed to this research. Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)
The Westerly Chariho ARC Frank Olean Center, is a nonprofit organization providing services and support to people with developmental disabilities since 1966. They serve about 150 people throughout southern Rhode Island and southeastern Conn. (Westerly Sun, RI)
If you or a loved one is on the Medicaid waiver for people with developmental disabilities and your service level has been cut, you have the right to appeal ... The state has mailed out the details of new cuts in aid to people with developmental disabilities, touching off waves of alarm among their advocates ... The waiver is for people with developmental disabilities such as mental retardation, autism, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and Prader-Willi syndrome. (Florida Times-Union)
He is the poster child for those who have led the fight for inclusion of those with developmental disabilities. His very retirement gathering speaks to those principles. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Rice is the Director of Specialized Services at Caswell Developmental Center and the Executive Director for Caswell Center Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization serving individuals and families with developmental disabilities in eastern North Carolina ... When Rice realized that individuals and families with developmental disabilities were living with unmet needs, he was instrumental in establishing the Caswell Center Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization that serves 38 counties in... (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
The center is a nonprofit day school for young children who have mental retardation, sensory impairments and other developmental disabilities ... It is also accredited by the Division of Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities/Substance Abuse Services of N.C. DHHS to provide developmental day and case management services. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Sometimes wheelchair access is mentioned, and there is limited supported living for people with developmental disabilities. The needs of people with chemical sensitivities, though, are always left out. (Missoulian, MT)
"People assume that this has no risk, so I think that we need to be clearer in our health communications that there are risks involved in medication sharing," Dr. Margaret Honein of the CDC's National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, who helped conduct the study, told Reuters Health. Risks include allergic reactions to drugs, interactions with other medications, antibiotic resistance, and, for pregnant women, exposing a fetus to a substance that could cause birth defects,... (MEDLINEplus)
Therapists at Hope Haven Children's Clinic and Family Center have agreed to find her a troupe of performers, young people with various learning and developmental disabilities, including autism and Down syndrome. "Our kids are really excited," said Jennifer Keyworth, program director at Hope Haven. (Florida Times-Union)
But state officials argued the closure plan will give people with developmental disabilities housing choices, and mental health patients a better environment ... The department plans to help people with developmental disabilities one by one decide where they want to live. (Chicago Sun-Times)
Joining Edwards are representatives from the Oregon Department of Education, the Department of Human Services, the Oregon Developmental Disabilities Council and the Oregon Autism Alliance ... To view a copy of the preliminary findings, those interested can visit the Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities Web site at. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Kathryn Weit, whose son is autistic and who sits on the Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities, said there is grassroots support for a broader mandate, but that workgroup members want to be careful about choosing their final priorities. In recent years, both Democratic and Republican-controlled legislatures have approved expanded coverage mandates, including for birth control and for mental health care coverage. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
"Today, we call on the Governor to stand with the resident and families of Howe by pledging that 100% of the state funding going to Howe today will follow these residents as they move to their future homes. It is absolutely critical for each resident to be offered a high quality community-based living option among their choices. And, finally, any savings resulting from the closure of Howe should be promised to other individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, who are waiting... (PR Newswire)
Howe is an institution in Tinley Park that has been continuously struggling with serious concerns over the safety of its approximately 300 residents with developmental disabilities. Investigations into the death of over 20 residents at Howe since 2005 revealed many instances of grossly substandard care, according to the federally mandated Protection and Advocacy system for Illinois, Equip for Equality. (PR Newswire)
Member of the New Hampshire Developmental Disabilities Council. EDUCATION - Bachelor's degree from Monteith College, 1963; master's in teaching, Wayne State University, 1967; master's in education, Keene State College. (Concord Monitor)
SEIU Local 509 also represent 3,000 private sector human service workers who counsel, support, and care for people with developmental disabilities, mental illness as well as elderly citizens who want to live at home. We are largest and fastest growing union representing these workers. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
At the North Shore Arc, we have been advocating for more than 50 years for acceptance and opportunities for children and adults with developmental disabilities ... We have worked to educate the public while dispelling myths and misconceptions about people living with developmental disabilities ... And look where we are today children and adults living with developmental disabilities are now able to share their voice, and share their talents with the world. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
She also knew there were hundreds of women with developmental disabilities like those from DeKalb Enterprises who needed them ... She found it in a rear boardroom at the Developmental Disabilities Council of DeKalb County ... You might assume people with developmental disabilities don t care about their appearance. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
The Oregon Department of Human Services notified police Wednesday about the possible sexual abuse of an 18-year-old woman with developmental disabilities. A detective investigated the allegations and arrested Gerald Bruce Henson, 51, of Albany, a man with whom the young woman was living. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
In 2001 he spent 90 days behind bars for performing sexual acts on a 17-year-old girl with developmental disabilities. He completed sex offender treatment. (WCAX.com, VT)
Flessner said this involves case coordination for those persons with developmental disabilities in pre-admission screening for entrance to state institutions, nursing homes or Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILA). The Department of Human Services will also face 2 percent cuts in funding for their runaway programs and Unified Delinquency Intervention. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Wesley also has worked for charter-school companies in San Francisco and Albuquerque; in the Arizona Division of Developmental Disabilities; at the Kennedy Institute; and as a superintendent, assistant superintendent, and high school principal. In 2007, Wesley was vice president for education at Leadership Public Schools, a San Francisco charter school company, when Emery hired him to be an assistant superintendent. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Built in 1949, the Variety Club Camp and Developmental Center was created to support children with physical disabilities and has since evolved into a facility to support children with physical and developmental disabilities and their families. The various programs at our Camp and Developmental Center serve over 1,000 people from Montgomery County alone. (Conshohocken Recorder, PA)
Bush issued a statement through his Foundation for Florida's Future, saying the court's ruling jeopardizes other tuition-assistance plans, like the McKay Scholarships for children with developmental disabilities and the corporate-funded scholarship system for low-income students that he championed as governor. The Florida Catholic Conference also issued a statement decrying the ruling against Amendments 7 and 9. (Florida Today)
HB 614 PEACE OFFICER TRAINING (Otterman) To require peace officer basic training programs to include training regarding persons with autism or other developmental disabilities. HB 615 BROTHERS/SISTERS DAY (Fessler) To create "Brothers and Sisters' Day.". (Cleveland.com -- News)
About one fourth of the 31,000 Floridians who get state money through Medicaid for help with a child, including adult children, with developmental disabilities are in line for reduced aid this fall because of new spending caps for individuals. The rules set up four tiers of spending limits for persons with mental retardation, autism, cerebral palsy, spina bifida or Prader-willi syndrome who receive care at home, in supported living or group homes. (Florida Today)
As executive vice president for development for Normal Life Inc. from 1993 to 1998, Davis helped transform the company into one of the country s largest assistance providers for people with mental and developmental disabilities. The company s annual revenues increased from $16 million to more than $75 million during his tenure. (Louisville Business First, KY)
He's donated time to the Royals AbilityCAMP, an interactive baseball camp for kids with physical or developmental disabilities. He donated sweatshirts for children and families supported by the City Union Mission in Kansas City and purchased new equipment for their playroom. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
If a mother contracts cytomegalovirus (CMV) while pregnant, her fetus is at risk of hearing or vision loss, developmental disabilities and problems with the lungs, liver and spleen. Some of those health problems don't show up until months or years after birth. (EurekAlert!)
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