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National Disability Advocate to Speak on History and Future of Deinstitutionalization

Nov 7, 2014 | News & Events

For Immediate Release November 6, 2014 ELDRIDGE – Tamie Hopp, a national advocate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, will give a free presentation on the history and future of deinstitutionalization at the Sonoma Developmental Center in Eldridge on Saturday,…

Developmentally disabled need Holly Center as choice

Aug 29, 2014 | News & Events

Linda Scherer, VOR Member August 28, 2014 The Daily Times (Salisbury, MD) With news of some changes at Holly Center, I am writing as a family member of a Holly Center resident who is happy in his home, thrives there and receives many services and relationships enhancing his health, well-being and…

Holly Center closure chilling

Aug 25, 2014 | News & Events

By Mary Reese, VOR Board Member August 25, 2104 The Daily Times (Salisbury, MD) The Holly Center administration recently announced the closure of another of its residential cottages. After this closure, there will only be 4 of the original 9 cottages in service; the current census is well under…

National Disability Advocate Visits Misericordia, Premier Caregiver for People with Developmental Disabilities

Aug 25, 2014 | News & Events

For Immediate Release - August 25, 2104 For More Information - Julie Huso, Executive Director, 605-370-4652 or jhuso@vor.net CHICAGO - Julie Huso, Executive Director of VOR, a national, nonprofit organization advocating for high quality care and human rights for people with intellectual and…

Delaware: Repurposing Stockley

Dec 31, 2013 | News & Events

The News Journal * October 16, 2013 Summary: State Report recommends opening access to Delaware's Stockley Center: Report proposes ways to expand public use of state-run complex The Stockley Center, an underutilized state-run facility for people with developmental disabilities, also should be…

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…

Health Care: What's Really in it for People with Disabilities

Aug 28, 2009 | News & Events

Commentary (Excerpts) by Ethan B. Ellis, President, Next Step August 26, 2009 Congressman Frank Pallone, unruffled and cool, managed to turn the provocative questions and comments [at a recent “Town Hall” meeting] into opportunities to provide real, substantive information…

Should Disability Funding be Part of Health Reform?

Aug 4, 2009 | News & Events

When it comes to their top legislative priority, disability activists fear later will mean never.

Illinois Judge sides with choice, rejects settlement

Aug 4, 2009 | News & Events

Update: Judge accepts revised settlement; preserves choice Illinois Judge sides with choice; rejects proposed settlement and decertifies class Residents of Illinois’ private facilities for persons with developmental disabilities and their families celebrated an early-July decision in…

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