(Cross-posted from The COFAR Blog) During a conference call on Wednesday with advocates for the developmentally disabled, Department of Developmental Services Commissioner Elin Howe didn't have much good news about the potential impact … [Read more...]
Public Health Department needs to release report on death of developmentally disabled man
(Cross-posted from The COFAR Blog) The Department of Public Health has completed an investigation of the case of a developmentally disabled man who died enroute to Lowell General Hospital in February 2012 after having been turned away … [Read more...]
Compensation of provider executives in MA reaches $100 million
(Cross-posted from The COFAR Blog) More than 600 executives employed by corporate human service providers in Massachusetts received some $100 million per year in salaries and other compensation, according to our updated survey of the … [Read more...]
It’s time to put a priority on state-operated care for the developmentally disabled
(Cross-posted from The COFAR Blog) Here's our letter to the Baker administration, asking them to put a priority on state-operated care for the developmentally disabled: Kristen Lepore Secretary Executive Office of Administration and … [Read more...]
Administration proposing last-minute regs changes that will reduce DDS oversight of providers
(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...]
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...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- …
- 13
- Next Page »