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VOR has launched a Petition which calls for “Support for a Full Array of Residential and Support Options for People with Developmental Disabilities.” VOR seeks thousands of signatures in support of the Petition, which will be presented to Congress. To review the complete Petition and SIGN THE PETITION go to: http://www.petitiononline.com/DDchoice/petition.html VOR supports at common sense approach to public policy on behalf of persons with mental retardation and developmental disabilities (MR/DD). The Petition states: “We support the expansion of quality community-based service options; we oppose the elimination of the ICFs/MR (“institutional”) option. We strongly object to attempts by some advocates and policymakers to eliminate the ICFs/MR option, despite its proven success and express support for it by individual residents and their family and legal guardians. Public policy should support expanding, not narrowing, options for people with MR/DD.” SHARE THE PETITION! Share the website address for the Petition with EVERYONE you know (family, friends, family associations, church groups, social clubs, coworkers, etc., etc.!). QUESTIONS? Contact Tamie Hopp at 605-399-1624; 877-399-4867 (toll free); or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP! |





