(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...]
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...]
The House lets down the most vulnerable
(Cross-posted from The COFAR Blog) Have our legislators forgotten about the most vulnerable people in our society? Unfortunately, that's the message we've taken away from last week's actions by the House on the state budget. First, … [Read more...]
Some cautions about the ‘Real Lives Bill’
(Cross-posted from The COFAR Blog) We strongly support giving intellectually disabled individuals and their families and guardians as much choice as possible in the care and services they receive. We're not convinced, … [Read more...]