(Cross-posted from The COFAR Blogsite) The major lobbying organizations for corporate providers to the Department of Developmental Services appear to be pushing the Baker administration and the Legislature to privatize more and … [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...]
It’s time to stop playing budget games with the ‘Real Lives’ bill
(Cross-posted from the COFAR Blog) Once again, proponents of the 'Real Lives' bill have attempted an end-run around the normal legislative process by inserting the measure into the state budget bill in the House. As we've pointed out … [Read more...]
Making care for the disabled a zero-sum game
(Cross-posted from The COFAR Blog) There is no question that Massachusetts is facing budget problems that are making it increasingly difficult to fund services for our most vulnerable citizens, particularly those with intellectual and … [Read more...]
A pattern of denigrating Fernald
(Cross-posted from the Cofar blog) Opponents of Intermediate-Facility-Level care in Massachusetts have repeatedly denigrated the Fernald Developmental Center during the past two years as part of a campaign to encourage the shutdowns … [Read more...]