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Inclusion Delusion
Delusional thinking is taking over – what happened to logical thought processes and human dignity? The National Council on Disability is led by people who clearly do not understand the issues...
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NCD – Deinstitutionalization Delusions
Dear National Council on Disability, As a healthcare professional and advocate for our most vulnerable citizens, I ask that the National Council on Disability rethink your position regarding...
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Let Your Voice Be Heard
The National Council on Disability (NCD) is an independent federal agency charged with advising the President, Congress, and other federal agencies regarding policies, programs, practices, and...
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Scattered, dispersed housing = Community?
A letter from the National Council on Disability (NCD) was published urging the US Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to swiftly comply with the US Supreme Court Decision of Olmstead. This is great –...
View ArticleDesigning a Community
I was so glad to read the most recent posting in The Autism Blog entitled “Designing a Community for Families Living with Autism.” This article which describes a community which families would like...
View ArticlePerformance Audit – Second Flaw
Washington State Auditor’s Office published the Performance Audit “Developmental Disabilities in Washington: Increasing Access and Equality”. It is very unfortunate that the Auditor’s researchers did...
View ArticleWhen does “choice” mean “restriction”
Many things are changing in the name of “choice” but is this all really choice or is it putting more restrictions on people? By micromanaging definition of words such as “community” and “employment”...
View Article“Deathmaking”
I wrote the letter below to the National Council on Disabilities for their meeting this past week. In doing research for this, I came across much information on “Deathmaking” and am horrified by what I...
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The politically incorrect idea of bringing congregate and community care...
Hopeful Opportunities are springing up – let’s support these efforts! COFAR blog Two initiatives in two separate states call for something that would seem to make perfect sense — expand the missions of...
View ArticleProtect Olmstead Report Language
“Deinstitutionalization – The Committee notes the nationwide trend toward deinstitutionalization of patients with intellectual or developmental disabilities in favor of community-based settings. The...
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National Council on Disability – Employment
The Arc of King County has a representative, known to harass and bully disabled community members and disability advocates speaking as a panelist at the upcoming National Council on Disability...
View Articlesubminimumwages@usccr.gov – We support Section 14(c) accommodations
Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is an ACCOMMODATION – an accommodation for those with the most significant intellectual and developmental disabilities. Section 14(c) is an...
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