Disabled Adults

Local Community for Disabled Adults Legal Under Stargel’s Bill – The Ledger
TALLAHASSEE | A bill that supporters say will give greater options to developmentally disabled adults on the quality of their lives passed the Senate on Thursday and is on its way to Gov. Charlie Crist. That option will be used first in Lakeland with

Realizing the dream: A ‘Protected Harbor’ – Naples Daily News
effort, the founders of Protected Harbor are enthusiastic to announce the dedication ceremony for the charity’s first home constructed to accommodate developmentally disabled adults from Lee and Collier counties. Most parents of these adults

Benton Co. targets animal shelter over housing for – Tri-City Herald
KENNEWICK — A proposed animal control shelter has precedence over a nonprofit group’s plans to convert a facility in Kennewick into housing for developmentally disabled adults, Benton County commissioners indicated Monday. “They have chosen dogs

Public rally to save axed disabled group – Peterborough Evening Telegraph
A campaign to save a centre for disabled adults from closure saw nearly 100 protesters take to the streets of Peterboorugh. Staff, users and carers from Goldhay Arts Centre descended on the Town Hall in Bridge Street, on Tuesday morning to sing their

Making strides for the disabled: Mr. Baker goes to – The Star-Ledger – NJ.com (blog)
And while officials at the DDD have not taken a position on whether the remaining developmental centers should be closed, they support the idea that disabled adults should live in the least restrictive environments they are capable of handling, and

Broomfield day program draws neighbors’ ire, city’s attention – Daily Camera
BROOMFIELD — A day program that claims to serve developmentally disabled adults — one that neighbors say treats sex offenders — is at the center of a firestorm in a Broomfield neighborhood. At issue is whether All About Kindness has moved out of

Easter Seals to host charity event Saturday – Alexandria Daily Town Talk
Easter Seals Louisiana might not be widely known locally, but they don’t mind too much. After all, the primary focus for those working at Easter Seals is to help their more than 700 Central Louisiana consumers — disabled adults and children

Developmentally disabled adults lose litter patrol jobs because of – The Star-Ledger – NJ.com (blog)
Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal Some of the 70 Hudson Community Enterprises’ developmentally disabled clients who were laid off their litter patrol jobs by the Jersey City Incinerator Authority because of the city budget cuts, Friday, April 30

The disabled and their supporters protest state budget – Santa Rosa Press Democrat
Loudly chanting “no more cuts,” a crowd of more than 250 developmentally disabled adults and their supervisors protested for an hour on Wednesday morning in front of the state office building in downtown Santa Rosa. A move to lead the group into

Local Community for Disabled Adults Legal Under Stargel’s Bill – The Ledger
TALLAHASSEE | A bill that supporters say will give greater options to developmentally disabled adults on the quality of their lives passed the Senate on Thursday and is on its way to Gov. Charlie Crist. That option will be used first in Lakeland with

Realizing the dream: A ‘Protected Harbor’ – Naples Daily News
effort, the founders of Protected Harbor are enthusiastic to announce the dedication ceremony for the charity’s first home constructed to accommodate developmentally disabled adults from Lee and Collier counties. Most parents of these adults

Benton Co. targets animal shelter over housing for – Tri-City Herald
KENNEWICK — A proposed animal control shelter has precedence over a nonprofit group’s plans to convert a facility in Kennewick into housing for developmentally disabled adults, Benton County commissioners indicated Monday. “They have chosen dogs

Public rally to save axed disabled group – Peterborough Evening Telegraph
A campaign to save a centre for disabled adults from closure saw nearly 100 protesters take to the streets of Peterboorugh. Staff, users and carers from Goldhay Arts Centre descended on the Town Hall in Bridge Street, on Tuesday morning to sing their

Making strides for the disabled: Mr. Baker goes to – The Star-Ledger – NJ.com (blog)
And while officials at the DDD have not taken a position on whether the remaining developmental centers should be closed, they support the idea that disabled adults should live in the least restrictive environments they are capable of handling, and

Broomfield day program draws neighbors’ ire, city’s attention – Daily Camera
BROOMFIELD — A day program that claims to serve developmentally disabled adults — one that neighbors say treats sex offenders — is at the center of a firestorm in a Broomfield neighborhood. At issue is whether All About Kindness has moved out of

Easter Seals to host charity event Saturday – Alexandria Daily Town Talk
Easter Seals Louisiana might not be widely known locally, but they don’t mind too much. After all, the primary focus for those working at Easter Seals is to help their more than 700 Central Louisiana consumers — disabled adults and children

Developmentally disabled adults lose litter patrol jobs because of – The Star-Ledger – NJ.com (blog)
Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal Some of the 70 Hudson Community Enterprises’ developmentally disabled clients who were laid off their litter patrol jobs by the Jersey City Incinerator Authority because of the city budget cuts, Friday, April 30

The disabled and their supporters protest state budget – Santa Rosa Press Democrat
Loudly chanting “no more cuts,” a crowd of more than 250 developmentally disabled adults and their supervisors protested for an hour on Wednesday morning in front of the state office building in downtown Santa Rosa. A move to lead the group into

Realizing the dream: A ‘Protected Harbor’ – Naples Daily News
effort, the founders of Protected Harbor are enthusiastic to announce the dedication ceremony for the charity’s first home constructed to accommodate developmentally disabled adults from Lee and Collier counties. Most parents of these adults

Developmentally disabled adults lose litter patrol jobs because of – The Star-Ledger – NJ.com (blog)
Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal Some of the 70 Hudson Community Enterprises’ developmentally disabled clients who were laid off their litter patrol jobs by the Jersey City Incinerator Authority because of the city budget cuts, Friday, April 30

Local Community for Disabled Adults Legal Under Stargel’s Bill – The Ledger
TALLAHASSEE | A bill that supporters say will give greater options to developmentally disabled adults on the quality of their lives passed the Senate on Thursday and is on its way to Gov. Charlie Crist. That option will be used first in Lakeland with

Easter Seals to host charity event Saturday – Alexandria Daily Town Talk
Easter Seals Louisiana might not be widely known locally, but they don’t mind too much. After all, the primary focus for those working at Easter Seals is to help their more than 700 Central Louisiana consumers — disabled adults and children

Public rally to save axed disabled group – Peterborough Evening Telegraph
A campaign to save a centre for disabled adults from closure saw nearly 100 protesters take to the streets of Peterboorugh. Staff, users and carers from Goldhay Arts Centre descended on the Town Hall in Bridge Street, on Tuesday morning to sing their

Realizing the dream: A ‘Protected Harbor’ – Naples Daily News
effort, the founders of Protected Harbor are enthusiastic to announce the dedication ceremony for the charity’s first home constructed to accommodate developmentally disabled adults from Lee and Collier counties. Most parents of these adults

Developmentally disabled adults lose litter patrol jobs because of – The Star-Ledger – NJ.com (blog)
Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal Some of the 70 Hudson Community Enterprises’ developmentally disabled clients who were laid off their litter patrol jobs by the Jersey City Incinerator Authority because of the city budget cuts, Friday, April 30

Local Community for Disabled Adults Legal Under Stargel’s Bill – The Ledger
TALLAHASSEE | A bill that supporters say will give greater options to developmentally disabled adults on the quality of their lives passed the Senate on Thursday and is on its way to Gov. Charlie Crist. That option will be used first in Lakeland with

Easter Seals to host charity event Saturday – Alexandria Daily Town Talk
Easter Seals Louisiana might not be widely known locally, but they don’t mind too much. After all, the primary focus for those working at Easter Seals is to help their more than 700 Central Louisiana consumers — disabled adults and children

Public rally to save axed disabled group – Peterborough Evening Telegraph
A campaign to save a centre for disabled adults from closure saw nearly 100 protesters take to the streets of Peterboorugh. Staff, users and carers from Goldhay Arts Centre descended on the Town Hall in Bridge Street, on Tuesday morning to sing their

Broomfield day program draws neighbors’ ire, city’s attention – Daily Camera
BROOMFIELD — A day program that claims to serve developmentally disabled adults — one that neighbors say treats sex offenders — is at the center of a firestorm in a Broomfield neighborhood. At issue is whether All About Kindness has moved out of

Broomfield day program draws neighbors’ ire, city’s attention – Daily Camera
BROOMFIELD — A day program that claims to serve developmentally disabled adults — one that neighbors say treats sex offenders — is at the center of a firestorm in a Broomfield neighborhood. At issue is whether All About Kindness has moved out of

Supporters of Special K Ranch unite to kick off new residence project – Billings Gazette
In a beautiful setting, with grass-covered hills to the north and the Yellowstone River to the south, two-dozen developmentally disabled adults live and work on a ranch dedicated to enriching their lives. The nonprofit Special K Ranch came into being

Local Community for Disabled Adults Legal Under Stargel’s Bill – The Ledger
TALLAHASSEE | A bill that supporters say will give greater options to developmentally disabled adults on the quality of their lives passed the Senate on Thursday and is on its way to Gov. Charlie Crist. That option will be used first in Lakeland with

Benton Co. targets animal shelter over housing for – Tri-City Herald
KENNEWICK — A proposed animal control shelter has precedence over a nonprofit group’s plans to convert a facility in Kennewick into housing for developmentally disabled adults, Benton County commissioners indicated Monday. “They have chosen dogs

The disabled and their supporters protest state budget – Santa Rosa Press Democrat
Loudly chanting “no more cuts,” a crowd of more than 250 developmentally disabled adults and their supervisors protested for an hour on Wednesday morning in front of the state office building in downtown Santa Rosa. A move to lead the group into

Seabreeze deserved some adult day care plaudits – Cape Cod Times
The commissioners saw an unmet need and filled it with a program that served disabled adults and frail elders. When the hospital closed, the commissioners continued support while seeking a new home for the program. The VNA had already rescued the

Easter Seals to host charity event Saturday – Alexandria Daily Town Talk
Easter Seals Louisiana might not be widely known locally, but they don’t mind too much. After all, the primary focus for those working at Easter Seals is to help their more than 700 Central Louisiana consumers — disabled adults and children

Broomfield day program draws neighbors’ ire, city’s attention – Daily Camera
BROOMFIELD — A day program that claims to serve developmentally disabled adults — one that neighbors say treats sex offenders — is at the center of a firestorm in a Broomfield neighborhood. At issue is whether All About Kindness has moved out of

Developmentally disabled adults lose litter patrol jobs because of – The Star-Ledger – NJ.com (blog)
Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal Some of the 70 Hudson Community Enterprises’ developmentally disabled clients who were laid off their litter patrol jobs by the Jersey City Incinerator Authority because of the city budget cuts, Friday, April 30

Supporters of Special K Ranch unite to kick off new residence project – Billings Gazette
In a beautiful setting, with grass-covered hills to the north and the Yellowstone River to the south, two-dozen developmentally disabled adults live and work on a ranch dedicated to enriching their lives. The nonprofit Special K Ranch came into being

Local Community for Disabled Adults Legal Under Stargel’s Bill – The Ledger
TALLAHASSEE | A bill that supporters say will give greater options to developmentally disabled adults on the quality of their lives passed the Senate on Thursday and is on its way to Gov. Charlie Crist. That option will be used first in Lakeland with

Benton Co. targets animal shelter over housing for – Tri-City Herald
KENNEWICK — A proposed animal control shelter has precedence over a nonprofit group’s plans to convert a facility in Kennewick into housing for developmentally disabled adults, Benton County commissioners indicated Monday. “They have chosen dogs

The disabled and their supporters protest state budget – Santa Rosa Press Democrat
Loudly chanting “no more cuts,” a crowd of more than 250 developmentally disabled adults and their supervisors protested for an hour on Wednesday morning in front of the state office building in downtown Santa Rosa. A move to lead the group into

Seabreeze deserved some adult day care plaudits – Cape Cod Times
The commissioners saw an unmet need and filled it with a program that served disabled adults and frail elders. When the hospital closed, the commissioners continued support while seeking a new home for the program. The VNA had already rescued the

Easter Seals to host charity event Saturday – Alexandria Daily Town Talk
Easter Seals Louisiana might not be widely known locally, but they don’t mind too much. After all, the primary focus for those working at Easter Seals is to help their more than 700 Central Louisiana consumers — disabled adults and children

Broomfield day program draws neighbors’ ire, city’s attention – Daily Camera
BROOMFIELD — A day program that claims to serve developmentally disabled adults — one that neighbors say treats sex offenders — is at the center of a firestorm in a Broomfield neighborhood. At issue is whether All About Kindness has moved out of

Developmentally disabled adults lose litter patrol jobs because of – The Star-Ledger – NJ.com (blog)
Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey Journal Some of the 70 Hudson Community Enterprises’ developmentally disabled clients who were laid off their litter patrol jobs by the Jersey City Incinerator Authority because of the city budget cuts, Friday, April 30

People and places – Salisbury Post
issue areas: (1) in-home and community service, (2) healthcare accessibility and affordability, (3) long -term care quality and safety, (4) families and vulnerable older disabled adults, (5) stronger communities and citizen engagement.

Support Services for Carers in the UK – Associated Content
Some adult day care services are for young disabled adults, whereas others are designed specifically for the elderly. Check with your local authority to find out about adult day care services where you live. Home help services allow the person whom

People and places – Salisbury Post
issue areas: (1) in-home and community service, (2) healthcare accessibility and affordability, (3) long -term care quality and safety, (4) families and vulnerable older disabled adults, (5) stronger communities and citizen engagement.

Support Services for Carers in the UK – Associated Content
Some adult day care services are for young disabled adults, whereas others are designed specifically for the elderly. Check with your local authority to find out about adult day care services where you live. Home help services allow the person whom

Panel puts $47m dent in deficit – Union Leader
Public workers would have to pay a bigger share of their retirement, up by as much as 40 percent for teachers and municipal workers, disabled adults would wait longer for services and schools would lose dropout prevention money under the plan, set

A Community of Caring – Ukiah Daily Journal
Locally, Fay sees the lack of mental health services, housing and transportation as the biggest challenges for frail elderly and developmentally disabled adults living in Mendocino County. Caseworkers spend hours trying to match consumers with safe

Christie pledges to restore $2M to budget – NorthJersey.com
The cuts included $2 million set aside to relocate 15 disabled adults from state-run developmental centers and into privately-run group homes. One of the 15 was placed in a vacancy at a group home earlier this week. The state has long been under

N.J. Gov. Chris Christie pledges to restore $2M to move – Bridgeton News
The cuts included $2 million set aside to relocate 15 disabled adults from state-run developmental centers and into privately-run group homes. One of the 15 was placed in a vacancy at a group home earlier this week. The state has long been under

Support Services for Carers in the UK – Associated Content
Some adult day care services are for young disabled adults, whereas others are designed specifically for the elderly. Check with your local authority to find out about adult day care services where you live. Home help services allow the person whom

Bauers, 90th birthday – Journal Times
Bohn taught developmentally-disabled adults until her retirement. She loved music and played in bands, and is currently in a Kitchen Band.  Mrs. Bohn is a member of Grace Lutheran Church. Her hobbies include reading and playing cards. 

Panel puts $47m dent in deficit – Union Leader
Public workers would have to pay a bigger share of their retirement, up by as much as 40 percent for teachers and municipal workers, disabled adults would wait longer for services and schools would lose dropout prevention money under the plan, set

A Community of Caring – Ukiah Daily Journal
Locally, Fay sees the lack of mental health services, housing and transportation as the biggest challenges for frail elderly and developmentally disabled adults living in Mendocino County. Caseworkers spend hours trying to match consumers with safe

Christie pledges to restore $2M to budget – NorthJersey.com
The cuts included $2 million set aside to relocate 15 disabled adults from state-run developmental centers and into privately-run group homes. One of the 15 was placed in a vacancy at a group home earlier this week. The state has long been under

N.J. Gov. Chris Christie pledges to restore $2M to move – Bridgeton News
The cuts included $2 million set aside to relocate 15 disabled adults from state-run developmental centers and into privately-run group homes. One of the 15 was placed in a vacancy at a group home earlier this week. The state has long been under

Support Services for Carers in the UK – Associated Content
Some adult day care services are for young disabled adults, whereas others are designed specifically for the elderly. Check with your local authority to find out about adult day care services where you live. Home help services allow the person whom

Bauers, 90th birthday – Journal Times
Bohn taught developmentally-disabled adults until her retirement. She loved music and played in bands, and is currently in a Kitchen Band.  Mrs. Bohn is a member of Grace Lutheran Church. Her hobbies include reading and playing cards. 

Nominate your JEFFERSON COUNTY hero; deadline Monday – Peninsula Daily News
Community Service Award honorees: ■ 2007 — Linda Ferris, “inspiration and guiding light” for the Gathering Place, a nonprofit organization that helps developmentally disabled adults; Kim Hammers, volunteer for St. Mary Star of the Sea

N.J. Gov. Chris Christie pledges to restore $2M to move – Bridgeton News
The cuts included $2 million set aside to relocate 15 disabled adults from state-run developmental centers and into privately-run group homes. One of the 15 was placed in a vacancy at a group home earlier this week. The state has long been under

People and places – Salisbury Post
issue areas: (1) in-home and community service, (2) healthcare accessibility and affordability, (3) long -term care quality and safety, (4) families and vulnerable older disabled adults, (5) stronger communities and citizen engagement.

Panel puts $47m dent in deficit – Union Leader
Public workers would have to pay a bigger share of their retirement, up by as much as 40 percent for teachers and municipal workers, disabled adults would wait longer for services and schools would lose dropout prevention money under the plan, set

Briefs New Hampshire – The Keene Sentinel
Under the proposal, public workers would have to pay a bigger share of their retirement, disabled adults would wait longer for services and schools would lose dropout prevention money. Finance Committee chairman Rep. Marjorie Smith of Durham said

Nominate your JEFFERSON COUNTY hero; deadline Monday – Peninsula Daily News
Community Service Award honorees: ■ 2007 — Linda Ferris, “inspiration and guiding light” for the Gathering Place, a nonprofit organization that helps developmentally disabled adults; Kim Hammers, volunteer for St. Mary Star of the Sea

N.J. Gov. Chris Christie pledges to restore $2M to move – Bridgeton News
The cuts included $2 million set aside to relocate 15 disabled adults from state-run developmental centers and into privately-run group homes. One of the 15 was placed in a vacancy at a group home earlier this week. The state has long been under

People and places – Salisbury Post
issue areas: (1) in-home and community service, (2) healthcare accessibility and affordability, (3) long -term care quality and safety, (4) families and vulnerable older disabled adults, (5) stronger communities and citizen engagement.

Panel puts $47m dent in deficit – Union Leader
Public workers would have to pay a bigger share of their retirement, up by as much as 40 percent for teachers and municipal workers, disabled adults would wait longer for services and schools would lose dropout prevention money under the plan, set

Briefs New Hampshire – The Keene Sentinel
Under the proposal, public workers would have to pay a bigger share of their retirement, disabled adults would wait longer for services and schools would lose dropout prevention money. Finance Committee chairman Rep. Marjorie Smith of Durham said

NH Legislative Committee Proposes $47 million In Cuts – Vermont Public Radio
Under the proposal, public workers would have to pay a bigger share of their retirement for one year, disabled adults would wait longer for services and schools would lose dropout prevention money. Finance Committee chairman Rep. Marjorie Smith of

Tribute | John Pelot helped enrich the lives of the – Kansas City Star
Severely disabled adults in Kansas used to have few options aside from living with their families or in one of three state facilities where they probably would be isolated, said Larry Gates, who worked with the Pelots. But Community Living

N.J. Gov. Chris Christie pledges to restore $2M to move – Bridgeton News
The cuts included $2 million set aside to relocate 15 disabled adults from state-run developmental centers and into privately-run group homes. One of the 15 was placed in a vacancy at a group home earlier this week. The state has long been under

NH legislative committee proposes $47m in cuts – Boston Globe
Under the proposal, public workers would have to pay a bigger share of their retirement for one year, disabled adults would wait longer for services and schools would lose dropout prevention money. Finance Committee chairman Rep. Marjorie Smith of

LETTER: Do not cut from disabled – Aiken Standard
The week of March 15 could very well be a turning point in the lives of some 26,000 disabled adults and children in South Carolina. Beginning on Monday the debate in the S.C. House of Representatives focused on the new budget, which includes debate

With Medicaid Cuts, Docs And Patients Drop Out – WITN
The program now benefits 47 million people, primarily children, pregnant women, disabled adults and nursing home residents. It falls to the states to control spending by setting limits on eligibility, benefits and provider payments within broad

People and places – Salisbury Post
issue areas: (1) in-home and community service, (2) healthcare accessibility and affordability, (3) long -term care quality and safety, (4) families and vulnerable older disabled adults, (5) stronger communities and citizen engagement.

Today’s must reads: Personal care bill wrecked – Communitycare.co.uk
Specifically this looks at the issue of increasing numbers of learning disabled adults living with ageing parents and taking on caring roles, such as cooking, cleaning, shopping and keeping company. The foundation says there is a lack of support for

Support Services for Carers in the UK – Associated Content
Some adult day care services are for young disabled adults, whereas others are designed specifically for the elderly. Check with your local authority to find out about adult day care services where you live. Home help services allow the person whom

Horse therapy for the disabled could fall to budget – Tampa Bay Online
A proposed Hillsborough County budget cut could sound the death knell for the Bakas Equestrian Center, which has used horse riding therapy for more than 20 years to treat children and adults with mental or physical disabilities. “All I can say is we

NH Legislative Committee Proposes $47 million In Cuts – Vermont Public Radio
Under the proposal, public workers would have to pay a bigger share of their retirement for one year, disabled adults would wait longer for services and schools would lose dropout prevention money. Finance Committee chairman Rep. Marjorie Smith of

Tribute | John Pelot helped enrich the lives of the – Kansas City Star
Severely disabled adults in Kansas used to have few options aside from living with their families or in one of three state facilities where they probably would be isolated, said Larry Gates, who worked with the Pelots. But Community Living

N.J. Gov. Chris Christie pledges to restore $2M to move – Bridgeton News
The cuts included $2 million set aside to relocate 15 disabled adults from state-run developmental centers and into privately-run group homes. One of the 15 was placed in a vacancy at a group home earlier this week. The state has long been under

NH legislative committee proposes $47m in cuts – Boston Globe
Under the proposal, public workers would have to pay a bigger share of their retirement for one year, disabled adults would wait longer for services and schools would lose dropout prevention money. Finance Committee chairman Rep. Marjorie Smith of

LETTER: Do not cut from disabled – Aiken Standard
The week of March 15 could very well be a turning point in the lives of some 26,000 disabled adults and children in South Carolina. Beginning on Monday the debate in the S.C. House of Representatives focused on the new budget, which includes debate

With Medicaid Cuts, Docs And Patients Drop Out – WITN
The program now benefits 47 million people, primarily children, pregnant women, disabled adults and nursing home residents. It falls to the states to control spending by setting limits on eligibility, benefits and provider payments within broad

People and places – Salisbury Post
issue areas: (1) in-home and community service, (2) healthcare accessibility and affordability, (3) long -term care quality and safety, (4) families and vulnerable older disabled adults, (5) stronger communities and citizen engagement.

Today’s must reads: Personal care bill wrecked – Communitycare.co.uk
Specifically this looks at the issue of increasing numbers of learning disabled adults living with ageing parents and taking on caring roles, such as cooking, cleaning, shopping and keeping company. The foundation says there is a lack of support for

Support Services for Carers in the UK – Associated Content
Some adult day care services are for young disabled adults, whereas others are designed specifically for the elderly. Check with your local authority to find out about adult day care services where you live. Home help services allow the person whom

Horse therapy for the disabled could fall to budget – Tampa Bay Online
A proposed Hillsborough County budget cut could sound the death knell for the Bakas Equestrian Center, which has used horse riding therapy for more than 20 years to treat children and adults with mental or physical disabilities. “All I can say is we

Support Services for Carers in the UK – Associated Content
Some adult day care services are for young disabled adults, whereas others are designed specifically for the elderly. Check with your local authority to find out about adult day care services where you live. Home help services allow the person whom

N.J. Gov. Chris Christie pledges to restore $2M to move – Bridgeton News
The cuts included $2 million set aside to relocate 15 disabled adults from state-run developmental centers and into privately-run group homes. One of the 15 was placed in a vacancy at a group home earlier this week. The state has long been under

LETTER: Do not cut from disabled – Aiken Standard
The week of March 15 could very well be a turning point in the lives of some 26,000 disabled adults and children in South Carolina. Beginning on Monday the debate in the S.C. House of Representatives focused on the new budget, which includes debate

NH Legislative Committee Proposes $47 million In Cuts – Vermont Public Radio
Under the proposal, public workers would have to pay a bigger share of their retirement for one year, disabled adults would wait longer for services and schools would lose dropout prevention money. Finance Committee chairman Rep. Marjorie Smith of

NH legislative committee proposes $47m in cuts – Boston Globe
Under the proposal, public workers would have to pay a bigger share of their retirement for one year, disabled adults would wait longer for services and schools would lose dropout prevention money. Finance Committee chairman Rep. Marjorie Smith of

People and places – Salisbury Post
issue areas: (1) in-home and community service, (2) healthcare accessibility and affordability, (3) long -term care quality and safety, (4) families and vulnerable older disabled adults, (5) stronger communities and citizen engagement.

With Medicaid Cuts, Docs And Patients Drop Out – WITN
The program now benefits 47 million people, primarily children, pregnant women, disabled adults and nursing home residents. It falls to the states to control spending by setting limits on eligibility, benefits and provider payments within broad

Horse therapy for the disabled could fall to budget – Tampa Bay Online
A proposed Hillsborough County budget cut could sound the death knell for the Bakas Equestrian Center, which has used horse riding therapy for more than 20 years to treat children and adults with mental or physical disabilities. “All I can say is we

Today’s must reads: Personal care bill wrecked – Communitycare.co.uk
Specifically this looks at the issue of increasing numbers of learning disabled adults living with ageing parents and taking on caring roles, such as cooking, cleaning, shopping and keeping company. The foundation says there is a lack of support for

Tribute | John Pelot helped enrich the lives of the – Kansas City Star
Severely disabled adults in Kansas used to have few options aside from living with their families or in one of three state facilities where they probably would be isolated, said Larry Gates, who worked with the Pelots. But Community Living

Support Services for Carers in the UK – Associated Content
Some adult day care services are for young disabled adults, whereas others are designed specifically for the elderly. Check with your local authority to find out about adult day care services where you live. Home help services allow the person whom

N.J. Gov. Chris Christie pledges to restore $2M to move – Bridgeton News
The cuts included $2 million set aside to relocate 15 disabled adults from state-run developmental centers and into privately-run group homes. One of the 15 was placed in a vacancy at a group home earlier this week. The state has long been under

LETTER: Do not cut from disabled – Aiken Standard
The week of March 15 could very well be a turning point in the lives of some 26,000 disabled adults and children in South Carolina. Beginning on Monday the debate in the S.C. House of Representatives focused on the new budget, which includes debate

NH Legislative Committee Proposes $47 million In Cuts – Vermont Public Radio
Under the proposal, public workers would have to pay a bigger share of their retirement for one year, disabled adults would wait longer for services and schools would lose dropout prevention money. Finance Committee chairman Rep. Marjorie Smith of

NH legislative committee proposes $47m in cuts – Boston Globe
Under the proposal, public workers would have to pay a bigger share of their retirement for one year, disabled adults would wait longer for services and schools would lose dropout prevention money. Finance Committee chairman Rep. Marjorie Smith of

People and places – Salisbury Post
issue areas: (1) in-home and community service, (2) healthcare accessibility and affordability, (3) long -term care quality and safety, (4) families and vulnerable older disabled adults, (5) stronger communities and citizen engagement.

With Medicaid Cuts, Docs And Patients Drop Out – WITN
The program now benefits 47 million people, primarily children, pregnant women, disabled adults and nursing home residents. It falls to the states to control spending by setting limits on eligibility, benefits and provider payments within broad

Horse therapy for the disabled could fall to budget – Tampa Bay Online
A proposed Hillsborough County budget cut could sound the death knell for the Bakas Equestrian Center, which has used horse riding therapy for more than 20 years to treat children and adults with mental or physical disabilities. “All I can say is we

Today’s must reads: Personal care bill wrecked – Communitycare.co.uk
Specifically this looks at the issue of increasing numbers of learning disabled adults living with ageing parents and taking on caring roles, such as cooking, cleaning, shopping and keeping company. The foundation says there is a lack of support for

Tribute | John Pelot helped enrich the lives of the – Kansas City Star
Severely disabled adults in Kansas used to have few options aside from living with their families or in one of three state facilities where they probably would be isolated, said Larry Gates, who worked with the Pelots. But Community Living

People and places – Salisbury Post
issue areas: (1) in-home and community service, (2) healthcare accessibility and affordability, (3) long -term care quality and safety, (4) families and vulnerable older disabled adults, (5) stronger communities and citizen engagement.

Tribute | John Pelot helped enrich the lives of the – Kansas City Star
Severely disabled adults in Kansas used to have few options aside from living with their families or in one of three state facilities where they probably would be isolated, said Larry Gates, who worked with the Pelots. But Community Living

Legislative committee proposes $47 million in cuts to – Brattleboro Reformer
Under the proposal, public workers would have to pay a bigger share of their retirement, disabled adults would wait longer for services and schools would lose dropout prevention money. Finance Committee chairman Rep. Marjorie Smith of Durham says

People and places – Salisbury Post
issue areas: (1) in-home and community service, (2) healthcare accessibility and affordability, (3) long -term care quality and safety, (4) families and vulnerable older disabled adults, (5) stronger communities and citizen engagement.

Tribute | John Pelot helped enrich the lives of the – Kansas City Star
Severely disabled adults in Kansas used to have few options aside from living with their families or in one of three state facilities where they probably would be isolated, said Larry Gates, who worked with the Pelots. But Community Living

Legislative committee proposes $47 million in cuts to – Brattleboro Reformer
Under the proposal, public workers would have to pay a bigger share of their retirement, disabled adults would wait longer for services and schools would lose dropout prevention money. Finance Committee chairman Rep. Marjorie Smith of Durham says