...the era of Dickensian, deservedly maligned institutions housing those who are least able to voice their objections to them must come to an end, beginning this June 30 at Fernald."Dickensian," Leo? You would think nothing has … [Read more...]
Lege fighting (timidly) for DDS facilities
Last year's language was watered down to eliminate a requirement that the Legislature approve the cost-benefit analysis before any facility could be closed. This year's language is similarly watered down. No … [Read more...]
Administration facility closure analyses fall short…again
Gobi claims the study, done by the Department of Developmental Services, did not even address the question whether community settings are less expensive than institutional ones. Funny, we thought cost was a major reason for … [Read more...]
State working on plan to preserve dental care for the disabled
There is also no doubt that for many people, there will be longer drives and longer waits for dental care once the Fernald-based clinic does close.Earlier this year, the administration informed Tufts University that there would … [Read more...]
A veteran state lawmaker sees the system as broken
"We give tax subsidies to the movie industry now," Scaccia told family members and a small handful of lawmakers this past Friday at a legislative breakfast at the Fernald Developmental Center. "We have to subsidize Leonardo DiCaprio … [Read more...]
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