Announcing the Real Choices in Care Blog

David Kassel has launched “The Real Choices in Care Blog,” a project in conjunction with the VOR and the Massachusetts Coalition of Families and Advocates (COFAR, Inc.).

The blogsite reports on issues affecting people with developmental disabilities around the country. 

“I hope to bring a critical perspective and investigative scrutiny to the ongoing closures of developmental centers and the privatization of services nationwide,” said Kassel. “I also hope to report on success stories regarding the preservation of the continuum of care.”

Comments to posts on the blogsite and suggestions for future research and posts are greatly appreciated.  You can also click on the “Follow” link on the home page to receive notifications of future posts. 

“I hope you will find this site interesting and helpful,” said Kassel.

VOR, a national advocacy organization, and COFAR both support a full continuum of care, from community-based to state-operated services. Kassel is a former journalist and analyst with the Massachusetts Inspector General’s Office.  He is currently a communications and policy consultant to COFAR and other nonprofit organizations.  He is the author of “Managing Public Sector Projects,” published by CRC Press.

Check out Real Choices In Care Blog at http://realcarechoices.com/about/.