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VOR Supports New Jersey Bill to Protect Individuals with Disabilities Served Out-of-State

Jan 20, 2015 | VOR Advocacy Letters

VOR Statement in SUPPORT of A3975 and S2600: Prohibiting the Transfer of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities from Out-of-State to In-State Placements if Written Objection Provided and One or More Conditions Exist January 14, 2015 VOR supports A3975 and S2600 which protect against the…

New Jersey Families Appeal Dismissal; VOR Offers Amicus in Support

Mar 27, 2014 | Legal Help

Plaintiffs/Appellants in Sciarrillo v. Christie have appealed the District Court's dismissal of their case, with VOR filing an Amicus brief in support of Plaintiffs/Appellants. Appellants are 35 residents, represented by their families/legal guardians, who reside in two New Jersey Developmental…

New Jersey Families Sue to Block Closures

Jun 19, 2013 | Legal Help

New Jersey: Women's Guardians Scorch Gov. Christie

May 4, 2012 | Legal Help

Choice Matters: VOR Testifies in New Jersey

Apr 11, 2012 | VOR Initiatives

Today, VOR testified at the New Jersey Task Force on the Closure of State Developmental Centers. Geoff Dubrowsky, VOR Board Member, spoke on our behalf, referencing his personal experiences as a father and uncle of individuals with profound intellectual disabilities and autism. He also referred to…

New Jersey Survey on Residential Choice

Dec 28, 2009 | News & Events

VOR's Past President, the late-Robin Sims, held a press conference in her state capitol to announce the results of a residential survey that she helped spearhead. The survey was simple. It was sent to family members and guardians of New Jersey State Developmental Center residents. The survey…

New Jersey Survey on Residential Choice

Dec 28, 2009 | Toolkit for Families

VOR's Past President, the late-Robin Sims, held a press conference in her state capitol to announce the results of a residential survey that she helped spearhead. The survey was simple. It was sent to family members and guardians of New Jersey State Developmental Center residents. The survey asked…

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