(Cross-posted from The COFAR Blog) As it winds down to its last few weeks, the Patrick administration is set to make changes to two state regulations that we are concerned will reduce state oversight of corporate providers of services to … [Read more...]
What does it take to get an indictment when the police kill someone?
For the second time in two weeks, a grand jury has declined to indict a police officer who killed an unarmed black man. A failure to indict in a case involving a potential homicide is supposed to be a rare occurrence. Yet, that's what … [Read more...]
We thought there was a state budget deficit
(Cross-posted from The COFAR Blog) Given that the Patrick administration is projecting a $329 million state budget deficit in the current fiscal year and is seeking to cut millions of dollars in local aid and other accounts, why are they … [Read more...]
DDS should not be investigating itself for abuse and neglect in the Perry case, or in any other cases
(Cross-posted from The COFAR Blog) As Fox 25 news reported earlier this month, the Department of Developmental Services has determined there was not sufficient evidence to charge staff at the Templeton Developmental Center with … [Read more...]
When Big Brother (thinks he) knows best about the developmentally disabled
(Cross-posted from The COFAR Blog) It can be frustrating when government administrators take it upon themselves to tell citizens what is in their best interest, and that includes telling them what is in the best interest of their family … [Read more...]
Why we won’t be at the bill signing at Fenway Park
(Cross-posted from The COFAR Blog) Tomorrow, Governor Patrick will be at Fenway Park for the ceremonial signing of three pieces of legislation that are intended to make major changes in the care and services for the developmentally … [Read more...]
Heavily redacted state reports raise more questions than answers in sudden deaths of DDS clients
(Cross-posted from The COFAR Blog) More than three years after the sudden death of a former resident of the Templeton Developmental Center, we have received a report on the matter from the state Disabled Persons Protection Commission, … [Read more...]
DDS policy will disperse people and care
(Cross-posted from The COFAR Blog) A new Patrick administration policy statement on care and services for people with developmental disabilities states that its intention is to enable people to lead "fully integrated lives" in the … [Read more...]
A few thoughts about last night’s debate
Last night was the second to last debate among the three Democratic candidates for governor. As someone who still hasn't completely decided among them (though I'm leaning toward Berwick), here are a few takeaway impressions: 1. Martha … [Read more...]
Why the Fernald land deal should include a plan for the developmentally disabled
(Cross-posted from The COFAR Blog) The history of what is now known as the Fernald Developmental Center hasn't been free of some serious blemishes or controversy. But from 1889 to the present time, Fernald's 200-acre campus in Waltham … [Read more...]
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