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In NJ, people with disabilities face ‘excruciatingly long’ wait for group home funding
The Bergen Record via Yahoo News· 3 months agoEven after a big boost in funding in recent years, thousands of New Jerseyans with disabilities are...
Problems with abuse, neglect and cover-ups extend to other developmental centers in Illinois
Belleville News-Democrat via Yahoo News· 11 months agoLee Enterprises and Capitol News Illinois. This year, Illinois officials announced what seemed like...
NJ disability ombudsman from Ridgewood honored as fighter for those at 'end of their rope'
The Bergen Record via Yahoo News· 8 months agoPaul Aronsohn is the state’s first ombudsman for individuals with intellectual or developmental...
Disability advocates seek Gov. Murphy's help after disaster preparedness bill stalls
The Bergen Record via Yahoo News· 5 months agoAdvocates are now looking to Gov. Phil Murphy as the last hope for an effort to have New Jersey...
NJ plans $165M boost to staffing at group homes, day programs for people with disabilities
The Bergen Record via Yahoo News· 1 year agoDisability advocates welcomed a proposal by Gov. Phil Murphy this week to spend $165 million more to...
New director named to troubled Developmental Disabilities Support Division
The Santa Fe New Mexican via Yahoo News· 12 months agoJun. 20—José A. Acosta, who served as the state of New Mexico's chief medical officer for six months last year, is returning to state government as director of the beleaguered Developmental ...
Choate director replaced as new report says abuse at southern IL facility hasn’t stopped
Belleville News-Democrat via Yahoo News· 10 months agoCapitol News Illinois. State officials this week named a new leader of Choate Mental Health and...
Needy Cases 2023: Community Access Unlimited helps create a more accessible world
Courier News via Yahoo News· 6 months agoBoth Dianna Simms and Melissa Pearl are a triple threat in the Community Access Unlimited (CAU)...
Justice Department opens investigation into whether Missouri is violating ADA
Springfield News-Leader via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThe United States Justice Department announced it is opening an investigation to determine whether...
Hiring people with disabilities a competitive advantage for employers
The Desert Sun via Yahoo News· 8 months agoWith the current job market as tight as we have seen it in many years, you would think an...