It's not about civil rights. He's all over that map. It's not about the rule of law or court settlements. It's not about getting people out of large institutions, since the child and adolescent funding is designed to keep them at home as … [Read more...]
Taunton Rape Trail — Will Jury Believe a Victim-Witness with Developmental Disability?
Although judges and juries are instructed to ignore press and spectators, it is important for them to notice that there is interest in this case beyond the families involved, and that their verdict is important and will be reported. Our … [Read more...]
Governor Patrick Announces Closure of Four Facilities — abstract questions
1. Does anyone know of another disability group that is so severely split by severity of diagnosis as Mental Retardation/Developmental Disability? 2. Does anyone know of another issue on which the dominant coalition includes budget cutters, … [Read more...]
Which way on Fernald?
Ten days ago Judge Tauro ruled that the Romney administration acted illegally in threatening to close the Fernald Center, although the nearly 50 transfers that resulted were declared legal, and transfers may now resume. This puts the … [Read more...]