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Developmental Disabilities
Commissioners to start Fulton MRDD interviews 29 Jan 2006
Fulton County commissioners still have five people interested in a seat on the Fulton County Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities board - which is ...
- Toledo Blade,
Moving into the mainstream 29 Jan 2006
The agency recently received a grant of $36,000 from the state Department of Developmental Disabilities Planning Council to be split over two years. ...
- Glens Falls Post-Star,
Disabled facility still searching for a physician 29 Jan 2006
Some have Down syndrome, others have cerebral palsy or other developmental disabilities, and some also have physical disabilities. ...
- Monterey County Herald,
Shopping carts concern council 29 Jan 2006
St. The program is open to students with learning disabilities, developmental disabilities or other neurological impairments. For ...
- Utica Observer Dispatch,
CAPS: 30 years of serving special needs 29 Jan 2006
...the Kiwanis. CAPS is a nonprofit organization that offers a social center for adults with developmental disabilities. They specialize ...
- Manteca Bulletin,
Community news 29 Jan 2006
She works at the Rebecca Stallman Southgate School, which is operated by the Stark County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities. ...
- Akron Beacon Journal,
Education briefs 29 Jan 2006
Children with physical and developmental disabilities and their families can enjoy an afternoon of educational play today when the Junior Auxiliary of Clinton ...
- Jackson Clarion Ledger,
Networking opportunities 29 Jan 2006
Street, at 11:45 am The club provides a mix of projects which serve the needs of the community, with special emphasis on those with developmental disabilities. ...
- Huntsville Times,
Health notes 29 Jan 2006
Bel Air. Proceeds from ticket sales will support individuals with developmental disabilities receiving services from The Arc. The ...
- Baltimore Sun,
Program helps foster kids gain independence 29 Jan 2006
But children's advocates say many foster children, particularly those with developmental disabilities and mental health problems, can't meet the academic ...
- Sun-Sentinel.com,
Man helps children understand disabilities Jan 27, 2006
Through the years he has joined groups such as People First, Magic City's Aktion Club and the Governor's Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities in the ...
- Jackson Hole Star-Tribune,
RCI marks its 7th year in Rio Rancho: Local nonprofit faces ... Jan 27, 2006
..."Not only are many parents living longer, but baby boomers with developmental disabilities are also living longer than at any time in history.". ...
- Rio Rancho Observer,
McCarthy: Make a difference: Support North Shore Arc Jan 26, 2006
Did you know that North Shore Arc has been providing needed services and support to children and adults with developmental disabilities for more than 50 years? ...
- Danvers Herald,
Camp Venture to receive $1M grant for 2 group homes Jan 27, 2006
Nanuet — Camp Venture, which provides housing and support services to people with developmental disabilities, will receive $1,045,100 from the Department of ...
- The Journal News.com,
Health services in peril Jan 22, 2006
...statewide are waiting to hear about the fate of community-based services, which provide support for people with developmental disabilities, mental illnesses ...
- The Daily Tar Heel
Northern Ocean Bulletin Board Jan 28, 2006
JACKSON: Opportunity Knocks of Englishtown, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping adults with developmental disabilities, has opened Yesterday and Today ...
- Asbury Park Press,
Seminars Aim to Help Families Plan for the Future Jan 25, 2006
IHDI) at the University of Kentucky will conduct a series of seminars aimed at helping families with children who have developmental disabilities plan for ...
- UK News,
Childcare groups urge city to help Jan 28, 2006
Alanna Hendren, executive director of the Developmental Disabilities Association, one of three groups making a pitch for city help, said some wait lists are ...
- Richmond Review,
Organization to know - SouthStar Service Jan 26, 2006
MISSION: providing choices and opportunities for persons with developmental disabilities, which enrich their lives and maximize independence in the pursuit of ...
- Munster Times,
Disabled groups fear cuts Jan 27, 2006
The Alberta Association for Community Living sent out an urgent call to action, urging people with developmental disabilities to lobby for more money. ...
- Edmonton Sun,
Group seeks development of church directory for disabled Jan 25, 2006
..."Mainly, we want to be able to give people is developmental disabilities the opportunity to go to a church of their choice," Spence said. ...
- Oil City Derrick,
Center For People With Disabilities Investigated After Teen ... Jan 26, 2006
...said. Coxe's son, 17-year-old Tommy Coxe, has cerebral palsy and lives at the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities. ...
- NBC 17.com,
Guest Columnist: Large institutions for developmentally disabled ... Jan 26, 2006
Louisiana is the only state that has not closed a single large, congregate institution for its citizens with developmental disabilities. ...
- Shreveport Times,
Disabled taught parenting skills in Westchester Arc program Jan 25, 2006
The 30-year-old has developmental disabilities and, until recently, was devoid of a support system to help her rear her children. ...
- The Journal News.com,
Settlement brings services to more mentally disabled Jan 27, 2006
...end result of the lawsuit: the Fletcher administration has agreed to budget an extra $45 million over five years to help those with developmental disabilities. ...
- Kentucky.com,
SHORE offers cradle-to-grave services Jan 26, 2006
...developmental training, sheltered employment, supported employment and job placement services for more than 200 adults with developmental disabilities each year ...
- Pioneer Press Online,
Manitoba upgrading facility for disabled Jan 28, 2006
By IAN SUTTON. Manitoba has a long-standing commitment to community living for its residents with developmental disabilities. But ...
- Globe and Mail,
Home to join CROSS ministry Jan 26, 2006
SHIPPENSBURG — A home for adults with developmental disabilities near Dillsburg will join the ministry of CROSS. Cumberland Vista ...
- Chambersburg Public Opinion,
Local mental health agency gets award Jan 25, 2006
LUMBERTON - Southeastern Regional Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services has won the 2005 Programs of Excellence Awards for ...
- The Robesonian,
Foundation awards $40,000 in grants Jan 26, 2006
...collection. New Hope Special Olympics, $2,000 to help provide year-round activities for those with developmental disabilities. Operation ...
- Pittsburg Morning Sun,
zoning rules for group homes might be relaxed Jan 22, 2006
Jan. 31. The 60-year-old with black wavy hair showing hints of silvery-gray was born with developmental disabilities. Her right ...
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (subscription),
Governor appoints 22 to state panels Jan 27, 2006
His term expires Jan. 14, 2010. -Jeb Joyce of Fayetteville to replace William Green on the Governor's Developmental Disabilities Council. ...
- Arkansas News,
Fundraiser evokes spirit of Mardi Gras Jan 28, 2006
It provides diagnosis and treatment for children with developmental disabilities such as autism and attention deficit disorder. ...
- San Diego Union Tribune,
A lesson in determination Jan 26, 2006
Yoho chairs the Community Interactions, Inc. (CI) Self-Advocates program for persons with developmental disabilities or mental challenges. ...
- News of Delaware County,
Grace Jacklitz helped those who needed it Jan 23, 2006
Grace Jacklitz, a mother of Willoughby, thrust herself into the fight to improve the lives of people with developmental disabilities more than 40 years ago. ...
- News-Herald.com,
Weekend's Best Bets Jan 28, 2006
...and a silent auction. Proceeds will help families of preschool-age children with developmental disabilities. Tickets cost $10 each ...
- The News-Review,
Community social service talks set for Monday Jan 27, 2006
Members work includes providing support to: people with physical, mental and developmental disabilities; children who witness and experience abuse; young ...
- BCGEU,
Health Support Groups Jan 28, 2006
ARC of Rock Island County. Support for families and individuals with developmental disabilities. Information: (309) 786-6474. Caregivers Support. ...
- Quad City Times,
Village, agencies make proposals Jan 26, 2006
Maine-Niles Association of Special Recreation, $3,000 for scholarship assistance for children and adults with developmental disabilities. ...
- Pioneer Press Online,
Program Teaches Kids About Disabilities Jan 25, 2006
...hearing impairments, learning disabilities, motor impairments which can result in children using wheelchairs for example and developmental disabilities such as ...
- WISH,
Know your Madisonian: Laurie Irwin Jan 27, 2006
The best parts of my job: Making a difference in the lives of people with developmental disabilities, helping our Special Olympic athletes reach new goals and ...
- Wisconsin State Journal,
Lutheran Social Services Now Graceworks Jan 26, 2006
Graceworks provides senior housing and health care, housing and services for people with mental retardation and developmental disabilities, adoption services ...
- Black Enterprise,
Huckabee Makes Board, Commission Appointments Jan 26, 2006
...until Jan. 14, 2010. He's reappointed. • Jeb Joyce of Fayetteville to the Governor's Developmental Disabilities Council. Joyce, an ...
- Arkansas Business Online,
Scarborough stabbing leads to bill Jan 19, 2006
SCARBOROUGH (Jan 19, 2006): Police and prosecutors would receive mandatory training on how to interact with people with developmental disabilities, under a ...
- KeepMEcurrent.com,
Roosevelt Park Jan 26, 2006
...cfvi.net. UVI Center of Excellence in Developmental Disabilities is starting a program to recycle information technology. You can ...
- WSTA Radio,
Center helps handicapped realize dreams Jan 28, 2006
...him have chosen to be productive people rather than solely relying on services from the Butler County Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities board. ...
- Hamilton Journal News (subscription),
Justice Department Reaches Settlement Regarding Conditions at New ... Jan 26, 2006
...of confinement in 65 facilities, including nursing homes, mental health facilities, residences for persons with developmental disabilities, juvenile justice ...
- U.S. Newswire (press release),
New Medicaid rules bring mix of hope, fears Jan 14, 2006
...to meet the requirements of the new Medicaid rules approved this month, the Holts and other families of children with developmental disabilities worry about ...
- Asheville Citizen-Times,
Disability advocates gain on lockup bill Jan 26, 2006
...committees approved a bill yesterday requiring state officials to obtain a court order before sending a person with developmental disabilities accused of a ...
- Newark Star Ledger,
Closing Silvercrest is right decision Jan 23, 2006
...the Office of Management and Budget, the state Department of Education and The ARC of Indiana, an advocacy group for people with developmental disabilities. ...
- New Albany Tribune,
State settles Medicaid lawsuit Jan 27, 2006
Kentucky's Medicaid program spends about $280 million a year to aid people with mental retardation or developmental disabilities. ...
- Henderson Gleaner,
Former Kansan returning to run county agency Jan 15, 2006
...and Clinton administration official has been picked as the new director of the Johnson County agency serving 500 residents with developmental disabilities. ...
- Kansas City Star,
"Arkansas' Voice on the Internet" Jan 15, 2006
15 Jane Lucas was executive director of Arkadelphia’s Group Living, an organization helping people with developmental disabilities learn job skills. ...
- Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (subscription),
Lessons I have learned from Hope Jan 1, 2006
By the time Jim and Hope came to live with us, I had worked with individuals with developmental disabilities for 18 years. I had ...
- Salt Lake Tribune,
Faith calendar Jan 27, 2006
Highland United Methodist Church, 6-7:30 pm second and fourth Wednesdays: My Time, Bible study class for adults with developmental disabilities and mental ...
- DetNews.com,
State hands over women's prison Jan 14, 2006
Until last fall, the identical Spanish mission style buildings were used as office and recreational space for Taconic Developmental Disabilities Services, a ...
- Hillsdale Independent,
POLITICAL NOTEBOOK Jan 19, 2006
...at a statewide conference in Columbus hosted by the Ohio Association of County Boards of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, OACBMRDD, in ...
- Community Press,
Ney to announce bid for re-election Jan 25, 2006
...and mailing jobs that provides work skills and habilitation training to individuals with mental retardation and developmental disabilities in Tuscarawas County ...
- New Philadelphia Times Reporter,
Report: Teen suicide attempts still 'alarmingly' high Jan 22, 2006
...to future long-term disabilities, such as cerebral palsy, autism, mental disabilities, vision and hearing impairments and other developmental disabilities. ...
- North County Times,
CSI's $80M dorm plan hits a snag Jan 22, 2006
...land, currently occupied by buildings and vacant property under the jurisdiction of the state Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD ...
- Staten Island Advance,
Spring valley takes seniors for a free ride Jan 27, 2006
The van is a better option for some than shared rides such as TRIPS, the county's bus service for seniors and people with physical or developmental disabilities ...
- The Journal News.com,
'Mean spirited' moves set negative tone Jan 25, 2006
Members provide support to: people with physical, mental and developmental disabilities; children who witness and experience abuse; young offenders; women ...
- BCGEU,
Hurricane Briefs for Jan. 27 Jan 26, 2006
Community Resource Coordinators, a nonprofit organization, is working in conjunction with the Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council to reconnect people ...
- 2TheAdvocate,
Community Notes Jan 27, 2006
...employers, provides housing, vocational support and other services to almost 2,000 children and adults with cognitive and developmental disabilities and their ...
- Baltimore Sun,
Lawsuit aims to end wait for disabled Jan 24, 2006
...force the state's Division of Services for People with Disabilities to provide more immediate support to people with developmental disabilities, the Disability ...
- St. George Daily Spectrum,
Grace A. Jacklitz Jan 18, 2006
For over 40 years, Grace was a tireless advocate for people with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. She served on ...
- News-Herald.com,
Center searches for new leader Jan 17, 2006
...director to manage the center like Dulaney did, the commission and the Montgomery County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities will manage ...
- Dayton Business Journal,
Alarm raised over funding to disability programming Jan 23, 2006
Families of people with developmental disabilities are calling on the province to increase funding to the programs that support their loved ones. ...
- CBC Calgary,
Taboos falling for the disabled Jan 24, 2006
Experts in the field of developmental disabilities agree that the issue of relationships — particularly sexual ones — is difficult. ...
- The Journal News.com,
Agencies vie for space Jan 26, 2006
The Department of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities announced in early 2003 that Springview would close to save money.
- Springfield News Sun (subscription),
Bungalow Will Rise Jan 27, 2006
Coming Up Monday - the University will begin Sign Language classes at the University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities - On St. ...
- WSTA Radio,
Families with mentally challenged members feel 'life is always ... Jan 24, 2006
They discuss television programs and other interests. "There are all different levels of developmental disabilities," said Lorrie Barrows, executive director ...
- Chambersburg Public Opinion,
Give good deeds a boost Jan 26, 2006
The Arc is part of a national organization that represents and helps people with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. ...
- San Angelo Standard-Times,
House bill would help make housing affordable Jan 27, 2006
The rest of the money would be set aside for programs ranging from housing for those with developmental disabilities and victims of domestic violence. ...
- Yakima Herald-Republic,
BMS/Through the Spectrum - Jan. 26, 2006 Jan 25, 2006
Evelyn Ain is the publisher of Spectrum, the popular national magazine which addresses autism and other developmental disabilities. ...
- LongIslandPress.com,
Sex Offenders To Be Housed In Rochester Jan 26, 2006
Jim Mac Duff’s 6-year old daughter Emily, as well as hundreds of others with developmental disabilities, attend school every day at the Al Sigel Center ...
- 13WHAM-TV,
AHCCCS program must not be reduced Jan 21, 2006
Those who obtain AHCCCS coverage include two-thirds of the elderly in nursing facilities, 17,000 people with developmental disabilities, 570,000 children of low ...
- Arizona Republic,
Social service workers set sights for talks Jan 24, 2006
Workers in community social services provide a range of supports to: people with physical, mental and developmental disabilities; children who witness and ...
- BCGEU,
Medicaid drops young adults Jan 22, 2006
Andrea Gordon said the state should acknowledge the neuromuscular diseases as developmental disabilities because that could provide continuous aid regardless ...
- Florida Today,
Becoming Part of the Community Jan 24, 2006
The organization, founded in 1977, gives people like Fisher, who live with developmental disabilities, a chance to become active members of the community ...
- Beachcomber,
Friendship receives HUD grant for $2.5 million Jan 25, 2006
...“We are so glad to have the much-needed services we have so desperately been seeking for the adults with developmental disabilities in Saline County,� said ...
- Benton Courier,
Impressed by staff, students at Cotting School Jan 25, 2006
These students have some of the most challenging physical and developmental disabilities that any person in our society could face and, before enrolling at the ...
- Salem News,
Innovations: Child & Adolescent Psychiatry: "Sweet Are the Uses of ... Jan 25, 2006
In a recent case, a patient was in the transition program for a year until a slot opened in a program for persons with developmental disabilities. ...
- Psychiatric Services (subscription)
Disabled have new job opportunity Jan 25, 2006
...disabled. Funding for the program comes through the Butler County Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities board. Miami ...
- Hamilton Journal News (subscription),
Take folic acid for baby's sake Jan 22, 2006
Dr. José F. Cordero is director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities.
- Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription),
High-Cost Use of Second-Generation Antipsychotics Under ... Jan 25, 2006
The California Departments of Corrections, Developmental Disabilities, Mental Health, and Youth Authorities have assembled a committee that is creating a cost ...
- Psychiatric Services (subscription)
Mental retardation board has open seat Jan 19, 2006
WAUSEON - Fulton County commissioners are asking again for letters of interest for a seat on the county Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities board ...
- Toledo Blade,
ABLE serving 112 people Jan 24, 2006
ABLE stands for A Brighter Living Experience. It provides independent living experiences for adults with developmental disabilities. ...
- The Caledonia Argus (subscription),
HOA Guy: HOA can't keep group home out Jan 16, 2006
...whether its actions are in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Federal Fair Housing Act (FFHA) and Arizona Developmental Disabilities Act (ADDA). ...
- Arizona Republic,
Tucson advocate called one of kind Jan 10, 2006
For 32 years, Ron Barber has brought dignity to people with developmental disabilities, closing institutions and helping Tucsonans thrive in their homes. ...
- Tucson Citizen,
Info fair at developmental center Jan 24, 2006
Services. Fairview serves people with developmental disabilities who require 24-hour healthcare supervision in a structured environment. ...
- Daily Pilot,
State to promote hiring disabled people Jan 9, 2006
Bush says his 2006-2007 budget provides $48.6 million in new funding to serve more than 3,000 additional people with developmental disabilities currently on a ...
- Orlando Business Journal,
Fulton County official vote does not alter the outcomes 23 Nov 2005
8 ballot changed no outcomes from election night, but the county's Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities levy request, while still passing, remains ...
- Toledo Blade,
No chance to bid 23 Nov 2005
...providing services for 150 children with or at risk of developmental delay and their families, and 120 adults with developmental disabilities and with brain ...
- The Powell River Peak,
The full letter from six harvestworks employees who resigned ... 23 Nov 2005
...and their families. All of us have many years of experience in the field of developmental disabilities. Working with individuals ...
- Shelby Star,
Massachusetts Awarded Funds for Affordable Housing 23 Nov 2005
...turn-of-the- century Victorian duplex to create nine single-room occupancy units for very low-income individuals with developmental disabilities and behavioral ...
- Yahoo! News (press release)
What's Happening - Calendar of Events 23 Nov 2005
...children, Saturday, Dec. 3, noon, Caspar Community Center. - Area One Developmental Disabilities Board meeting, Saturday, Dec. 3, 9:30 ...
- Mendocino Beacon,
Refurbished quarters draw tenants 23 Nov 2005
...agency is a private nonprofit that provides legal help and public guardianship services to incapacitated adults with developmental disabilities, mental illness ...
- Concord Monitor,
Cold Spring to celebrate holiday with festival 23 Nov 2005
...as a fundraiser for Putnam Associated Resource Center, an agency that serves roughly 650 children and adults with developmental disabilities by providing ...
- The Journal News.com,
Test well to include coal bed methane analysis 23 Nov 2005
Alaska Mental Health Trust leases out its land to pay for programs that serve Alaskans with mental illness, chronic alcoholism and developmental disabilities. ...
- Anchorage Daily News,
Woman stands behind the man behind red suit 23 Nov 2005
...project. This year's pledges will help expand Camp Prov, an educational day camp for children with developmental disabilities. Last ...
- Seattle Times,
Nickerson Collection offers information on developmental ... Oct 26, 2005
R. Nickerson Foundation provides funding for the development of a special collection of materials on learning and developmental disabilities including autism ...
- Bedford Minuteman,
Ways to Give 2005 Nov 20, 2005
24; www.snohomishcounty.redcross.org. The Arc of Snohomish County, 1513 23rd St., Everett, supports people with developmental disabilities and their families. ...
- Everett Herald,
Autistic man dies in police struggle Nov 22, 2005
The state's Community Integrated Living Arrangement program provides funding for group homes for people with developmental disabilities, including severe ...
- Chicago Tribune,
Compassion recognized Nov 22, 2005
The NorthEast Alberta Regional Conference Awards Banquet was held Nov. 4-6 for companies and organizations that employ people with developmental disabilities. ...
- The Cold Lake Sun,
Developing heart Nov 18, 2005
The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council reports that the South has the highest rate of people with disabilities, fully 20.9 percent; Miami has the ...
- Tallahassee Democrat,
5 children get gastroenteritis Nov 21, 2005
Five child residents of the Caritas Medical Centre's Developmental Disabilities Unit and a Lok Yan School staff member have come down with gastroenteritis ...
- News.gov.hk,
Report: Mentally disabled suffer abuse in state-funded program Nov 16, 2005
People are referred to the Community Protection Program if they have developmental disabilities, such as Down syndrome or mental retardation, and have served ...
- kgw.com (subscription),
Board adds money for waiting lists, approves 2006 budget Nov 16, 2005
The board amended Rock County Administrator Craig Knutson's 2006 recommended budget to add $150,000 to shorten developmental disabilities program waiting lists ...
- Janesville Gazette,
Half-cen sales tax rejected Nov 16, 2005
The recommendations included $250,000 to trim the waiting list for Developmental Disabilities programs, about $3 million to pay for expenses like design work ...
- Beloit Daily News,
State program sacrifices clients' safety, critics say Nov 17, 2005
...on-client violence in residential care, said Linda Rolfe, director of the Department of Social and Health Services' Division of Developmental Disabilities. ...
- Seattle Post Intelligencer
Thankful disposition Nov 22, 2005
Rescue Mission. The Developmental Center is a care and educational facility for people with developmental disabilities. Brenda Sando ...
- Centre Daily Times,
County program funding increase touted Nov 10, 2005
JANESVILLE - Several clients and providers of Developmental Disabilities services asked for additional funding to reduce the waiting list for programs at the ...
- Beloit Daily News,
Group raises $16.5K for developmentally disabled Nov 13, 2005
FODD, a fundraiser last week was seen as a good start toward a dream of opening a campus-style complex where adults with developmental disabilities can live. ...
- Naples Daily News (subscription),
Rock County Board rejects sales tax Nov 16, 2005
Money could have gone this year to the Developmental Disabilities Board, Rock County Jail and UW-Rock County building projects, highway projects, parks funding ...
- Janesville Gazette,
Beginnings Day Car to close Nov 20, 2005
...daycare for kids with special needs will close in two weeks after the state switched the rules on funding that affects children with developmental disabilities ...
- Shelby Star,
Special ed ruling not expected to have much impact here Nov 20, 2005
...until proved guilty. The ruling was a setback for parents and advocates for children with developmental disabilities. “This puts ...
- Lawrence Journal World,
Helping LI Nov 22, 2005
...and outdoor activities. Tickets are on sale for Developmental Disabilities Institute's DDI Night with the Islanders on Feb. 28 at ...
- LongIslandPress.com,
Mayor wary of PCBs study Nov 22, 2005
...probable cause of cancer. Studies have shown that exposure to the chemical can also lead to developmental disabilities in children.
- Berkshire Eagle,
U. of Colorado wins 2005 Solar Decathlon Nov 22, 2005
Founded in 1996, the Red Wiggler Community Farm provides jobs for adults with developmental disabilities through the business of growing and selling high ...
- Contractor Mag,
Children with Disabilities Enjoy Adapted Ice Skating at the Blue ... Nov 16, 2005
...along the ice. Children with developmental disabilities are given a private session where the ice is open only to them. This allows ...
- PrimeZone (press release),
Youth Sports Nov 22, 2005
...mornings. Call Gerard Gbedey at (561) 790-5124. • Therapeutic recreation for people with physical or developmental disabilities. The ...
- Palm Beach Post,
Disabled find Melwood programs inclusive Nov 16, 2005
...professional horticulturist, said working with flowers and plants can be therapeutic and that many people with developmental disabilities take comfort in ...
- Business Gazette,
Autism and hope Nov 22, 2005
Autism spectrum disorders are the fastest-growing severe developmental disabilities facing children -- and thus future generations of adults -- in the US today ...
- Washington Times,
Budget Cuts Hurt the Most Vulnerable Nov 18, 2005
Developmental disabilities include conditions such as autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and mental retardation. Adults with ...
- WNY Media Network,
Critics: Illinois clings too much to institutions for services Nov 14, 2005
Illinois could be serving many of its institutionalized people with developmental disabilities at the local community level if the proper support services were ...
- Urbana/Champaign News-Gazette,
Rock County hears from disabled, their advocates Nov 10, 2005
...night who asked the Rock County Board at its 2006 budget hearing to add funding to cut waiting times for services for people with developmental disabilities. ...
- Janesville Gazette,
Glenkirk open house touts new programs Nov 10, 2005
Glenkirk, which services people with developmental disabilities, will mark the launch of its latest innovation, Glenkirk Next Generation Services, with an open ...
- Pioneer Press Online,
Out of our past Nov 18, 2005
25 years ago today, 1980: State auditors reported conditions were getting better at the Coldwater Regional Center for Developmental Disabilities, but still ...
- Battle Creek Enquirer,
Justice Department Reaches Agreement With State of New Jersey ... Nov 9, 2005
...conditions and services at the Woodbridge Developmental Center, a state-operated institution housing approximately 500 people with developmental disabilities. ...
- U.S. Newswire (press release),
Lax oversight in state program Nov 16, 2005
...a period of years if company owners are to have their "livelihood" taken away, said Linda Rolfe, director of the DSHS Division of Developmental Disabilities. ...
- Seattle Post Intelligencer
Prevention of Speech, Language, and Hearing Disorders Focus of CDC ... Nov 10, 2005
Coleen Boyle, Ph. D, an expert on birth defects and developmental disabilities and primary author of the research. "Working with ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
County nears vote on half-cent sales tax plan Nov 10, 2005
...out against a half-cent county sales tax during the public hearing Wednesday, several people advocating additional Developmental Disabilities funding supported ...
- Beloit Daily News,
Advocates for disabled rally at Statehouse Nov 17, 2005
The request includes $10.3 million to 1,200 Kansans with developmental disabilities who are on a waiting list for home- and community-based assistance. ...
- Lawrence Journal World,
Center in San Jose for adults with disabilities to close Nov 2, 2005
...and welcomes continued discussions about how the state can improve community services for people with developmental disabilities.". ...
- Contra Costa Times,
Lewis earns governor's award The Enid News and Eagle Nov 18, 2005
Shipley's job is to help find employment for workers with developmental disabilities. They conduct an extensive interview and carefully place workers. ...
- Enid News & Eagle,
Finding a way to help Nov 17, 2005
14 vans at Hillsborough Elementary School for Allies, Inc., a nonprofit agency based in Hamilton that supports people with developmental disabilities in small ...
- Hillsborough Beacon,
Jan Grieser has been voice for her son in job Nov 10, 2005
From that moment on, Grieser knew she had to be a voice for her son and work on behalf of those with developmental disabilities. ...
- Coon Rapids Herald,
County MRDD board gathers input for 2006 plan Nov 14, 2005
In fact, it takes weeks and lots of groundwork - just ask the Lawrence County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities. ...
- Ironton Tribune,
Henry, Hancock counties reject sales tax issues Nov 9, 2005
...enforcement. Fulton County's new Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities levy appeared to pass, but those results could change. ...
- Toledo Blade,
Supporting disabled is job of all Kentuckians Nov 3, 2005
Recent news coverage on two state-operated institutions for people with developmental disabilities raises a number of critical questions for our Commonwealth. ...
- Cincinnati Enquirer,
Oregon Zoo Hosts Annual Turkey Trot For Thanksgiving Nov 21, 2005
...during the event. The Arc provides essential services to adults and children with developmental disabilities. Volunteers wishing ...
- MedfordNews.com,
State probe of disabled women's deaths foundering Nov 17, 2005
...center's parents association. The Morgan Center serves about 50 residents with autism and other developmental disabilities. Two other ...
- kgw.com (subscription),
Brain Hormones Of Neglected Tots Nov 21, 2005
...about three years. They had been tested for fetal alcohol exposure, birth defects, and developmental disabilities. The second group ...
- CBS News
Amended Master Plan called Skillman Village's 'starting point' Nov 18, 2005
Cyndy Kleinfield-Hayes of Global Communities of Support, an advocacy group for people with autism and other developmental disabilities, suggested at least part ...
- Princeton Packet,
Mistreatment claims raise alarm at school Nov 14, 2005
...at the table contingent upon appropriate behavior," according to a November 2004 report by the state Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities ...
- Albany Times Union,
Everyone deserves opportunity Nov 15, 2005
...disabled. In the not-to-distant past, it was thought that folks with developmental disabilities belonged in institutions. Witness ...
- Daily Mining Gazette,
METRO PEOPLE LUTHER GRANQUIST Nov 16, 2005
...of Minnesota's deinstitutionalization movement," according to Roberta Opheim, Minnesota's state ombudsman for mental health and developmental disabilities. ...
- Pioneer Press,
Public schools still need broader special ed options Nov 16, 2005
...is that there's help in the form of Bridgeway House, a Eugene nonprofit organization for children and families with autism and other developmental disabilities ...
- The Register-Guard,
Pupils, friends mourn aide Nov 21, 2005
Department. She taught gardening and arts and crafts to local children. She got a job helping people with developmental disabilities. The ...
- Providence Journal (subscription),
Students attend disabilities conference Nov 17, 2005
...districts. Robert Arnold obtained a grant through the Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities (PADDC) council to support the trip. ...
- Rocket (subscription),
College notebook Nov 20, 2005
...statewide to students who are currently enrolled in any year of their college training in a field related to mental retardation or developmental disabilities. ...
- Tonawanda News,
Habitat for Humanity staying with family who lost home to fire Nov 19, 2005
...received $33,000 for a part-time psychiatrist at the Psychiatric Emergency Services clinic; $4,000 will help people with developmental disabilities who are ...
- Austin American-Statesman (subscription),
YOU CAN HELP Nov 17, 2005
...endby%%Clackamas County Developmental Disabilities Council: Plan and review services and recommend policy for the county's Developmental Disabilities Program. ...
- OregonLive.com,
Charity gets a hand from talents shared Nov 20, 2005
...the festival, which is the lone fund-raiser for the agency that provides an array of services to people coping with mental illness or developmental disabilities ...
- Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
Truck returned to Horizons Nov 21, 2005
...haul donated items. Horizons serves people with developmental disabilities and mental retardation in Northwest Colorado. With its ...
- Craig Daily Press,
Wilson-Greene Mental Health selling properties Nov 21, 2005
Some of that building still is being used, Jones said. The Brentwood property has been the site of child mental health services and developmental disabilities. ...
- Wilson Daily Times (subscription),
Report: Disabled Suffer in Program Financed by State Nov 17, 2005
People are referred to the Community Protection Program if they have developmental disabilities, such as Down syndrome or mental retardation, and have served ...
- Bremerton Sun (subscription),
Public meetings Nov 9, 2005
STARK COUNTY Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Finance Committee, 11:30 am, Room 229, Whipple-Dale Centre, 2950 Whipple Ave. ...
- Canton Repository (subscription),
Arc Mercer receives $50G grant from Squibb for educational ... Nov 19, 2005
The Arc Mercer was founded in 1950 by a group of 12 parents of children with developmental disabilities who gathered to share their concerns about caring for ...
- Trenton Times,
Popularity of Quincy special ed programs presents added challenge Nov 19, 2005
Of that total, 5 percent are children with speech and language needs, and 13.32 percent are children with learning, emotional or developmental disabilities. ...
- Quincy Herald Whig,
'She's an angel' Nov 20, 2005
...she studied to become a special education teacher and helped set up some of the earliest public education programs for children with developmental disabilities ...
- The Olympian,
Development plan worries Stony Point residents Nov 20, 2005
Village. Haverstraw town bought a 163-acre parcel in the former Letchworth Village Developmental Disabilities Center site in 1996. ...
- The Journal News.com,
Disability program gains grant Nov 18, 2005
...the Assistive Communication Technology Center by the Verizon Foundation will help the agency expand services provided to people with developmental disabilities ...
- The Republican,
Disability hasn't slowed McKee Nov 19, 2005
...a fund-raising effort for the Franziska Racker Centers, a local nonprofit agency that has served individuals with developmental disabilities for nearly 60 ...
- Ithaca Journal,
MRDD posts annual plan Nov 17, 2005
The proposed 2006 annual plan for the Tuscarawas County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities is available for public review and was ...
- New Philadelphia Times Reporter,
Goodwill launches computer training Nov 16, 2005
The agency considers the computers a way to better the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and fulfill its mission of providing skills and ...
- Business Gazette,
Rinellas are honored for work with the disabled Nov 16, 2005
...receipt of our Humanitarian Award is our small way of saying thank you to them for all that they have done for people with developmental disabilities and their ...
- Quincy Herald Whig,
Moving Experiences Nov 7, 2005
Nine men and women with Down's syndrome, mental retardation and developmental disabilities slowly got to their feet with the help of staff from CLASS Inc., an ...
- Salem News,
Programs work to help disabled help themselves Oct 31, 2005
Guffenberg is one of about 1,000 people with developmental disabilities in Volusia and Flagler counties receiving assistance through state and federal Medicaid ...
- Daytona Beach News-Journal,
Conversation with…Denis Geary Nov 17, 2005
...of the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford, JCL offers programs and services that respond to the needs of persons with developmental disabilities in the ...
- Connecticut Jewish Ledger,
Unlimited potential: Abby Loy's no stereotype Nov 18, 2005
Alliance for Full Participation, a consortium of national disability organizations that they connected with through the Developmental Disabilities Institute at ...
- Ann Arbor News,
Old Bridge aids adult program Nov 19, 2005
The day program encompasses daily-living and recreational skills, and includes people with developmental disabilities, said Jill Ehrhardt, assistant vice ...
- New Brunswick Home News Tribune,
What's in a name? For many, it's their dignity Nov 2, 2005
We're looking for acceptance of people with developmental disabilities. People should be seen in light of their potential not their disabilities.". State Rep. ...
- Newburyport Daily News,
Probe of Morgan Center Foundering Nov 18, 2005
...parents association. The center on Sixth Street serves about 50 residents with autism and other developmental disabilities. Two ...
- Bremerton Sun (subscription),
Voice Over Oct 26, 2005
...year, the group of eight decided they wanted to do more than talk, so Hoover applied for a $25,000 grant from the Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council. ...
- Westword,
County board will look at half-cent sales tax Nov 4, 2005
He also mentioned the seven-year long waiting list for Developmental Disabilities services, which could be addressed by the additional sales tax revenue. ...
- Beloit Daily News,
Fulton MRDD reviewing neglect case Nov 3, 2005
WAUSEON — Fulton County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities employees apparently forgot a disabled woman who was in the restroom when ...
- Toledo Blade,
Medicaid plan looks painful Oct 31, 2005
The new Annual Plan for the Developmental Disabilities, Autism and Support Services waivers is designed to simplify the system, increase flexibility and result ...
- Evansville Courier & Press (subscription),
UAB center receives $920,000 grant from Civitan International Nov 8, 2005
...recipients. The Civitan funding will bolster UAB's research and treatment efforts in the area of developmental disabilities. Civitan ...
- Birmingham Business Journal,
Financial squeeze play Nov 14, 2005
...$22 million by the end of 2006 as it continues to expand its reimbursed contracts through the state Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities ...
- MSNBC
Navigating the safety net 03 Oct 2005
...at a cost to the state of about $865,000," said Dana Coleman, communications director for the state Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities. ...
- Knoxville News Sentinel (subscription)
Community Roundup 03 Oct 2005
Ave., at 5:30 pm. UCP's mission is to improve the quality of life for people with developmental disabilities. UCP began in 1955 in ...
- Joliet Herald News
Roseville gains new job center for disabled 03 Oct 2005
...for 41 years, progressing from a small group of parents to a much larger nonprofit helping hundreds of adults with developmental disabilities find meaningful ...
- Auburn Journal
Too many families of disabled play Medicaid waiting game 03 Oct 2005
But, as Peter Brisbecos, director of the Family and Social Services Administration's Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services, notes the state didn't set ...
- Indianapolis Star
Director ChildrenÕs 03 Oct 2005
Support Solutions, a non-profit agency providing support to individuals with developmental disabilities, is reopening its search for a Director of ChildrenÕs ...
- The Coastal Journal
How to help hurricane victims 03 Oct 2005
Call 845-357-2599. • ARC of Rockland has begun a fund drive to help people with developmental disabilities who were affected by Hurricane Katrina. ...
- The Journal News.com
Off Main Street 03 Oct 2005
The award, from the New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council, was presented by Patrick Reilly, a member of the council's board of directors. ...
- Buffalo News
Long-time advocate for adults with developmental disabilities ... Sep 29, 2005
...mentors. Miller served as executive administrator for Developmental Disabilities Resource Board of Clay County from 1993 to 1997. ...
- Sun-News of the Northland
Head of state's developmental disabilities system resigns Sep 3, 2005
PROVIDENCE, RI --The head of the state's developmental disabilities system has resigned, eight months after she was removed from day-to-day responsibility for ...
- Boston Globe
Alliance for Full Participation to Host Thousands in Developmental ... Sep 16, 2005
Many Voices, One Vision" Summit 2005 in Washington, DC AFP is a formal partnership of leading organizations serving the developmental disabilities field that ...
- ArriveNet (press release)
Developmental disabilities head quits after months on sidelines Sep 2, 2005
BY ZACHARY MIDER. Lynda D. Kahn, the longtime chief of the state's developmental disabilities system, has resigned from her post effective this week. ...
- Providence Journal (subscription)
Insurance expires, halts Call-A-Ride operations Oct 1, 2005
..."Until the Council for Developmental Disabilities finds another private business entity to handle its operations, the Aging Center would be glad to ferry ...
- Saipan Tribune
Advocates for disabled sue Jersey Sep 29, 2005
Thousands of people with autism and other developmental disabilities live unproductive lives inside state institutions because the Department of Human Services ...
- Newark Star Ledger
CDD selects BoS as lending partner Sep 29, 2005
The Bank of Saipan has been selected by the CNMI Council on Developmental Disabilities as its lending partner for a $280,000 discretionary grant to provide ...
- Saipan Tribune
Autism, Now What? The Primer For Parents - Book Review Oct 1, 2005
ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act, DD – Developmental Disabilities, NT – this is how parents refer to kids who are normal, actual term means ...
- Bella Online
Program gets a helping hand Oct 1, 2005
...ill. Left Foot Organics, receiving $4,276 for training people with developmental disabilities to produce and market fresh food. ...
- The Olympian
NJ hires advocate to oversee Bancroft Sep 30, 2005
Eidelman previously was executive director of the Arc of the United States, a national advocacy group for people with developmental disabilities. ...
- Philadelphia Inquirer
Pioneer Center athletes get a big kick out of soccer game Sep 30, 2005
Soccer games go beyond just gym class activities when the students compete with other Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities schools. ...
- Chillicothe Gazette
Growth of Exceptional School benefits county Sep 29, 2005
Congressman Marion Berry; district 2 state Senator Randy Laverty, who also serves as executive director of the Developmental Disabilities Providers Association ...
- Lonoke Democrat
Govt to get another Call-a-Ride provider Sep 28, 2005
The Council for Developmental Disabilities aims to award a contract to another provider for the Call-a-Ride service in view of the termination of the service ...
- Saipan Tribune
100-Mile March on Richmond Sep 29, 2005
Virginia Capitol Bell Tower, Brobston is advocating for increased funding for programs that serve those with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. ...
- Fairfax Station Connection
State Takes Over Special Education in Baltimore Sep 29, 2005
Brian Cox, executive director of the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council, a public policy and advocacy organization, said, "It is inexcusable that this ...
- The Heartland Institute
Jewish Community Foundation Announces Grants to Innovative ... Sep 29, 2005
Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, "Ha-Mercaz: A Collaborative Center for Jewish Families of Children with Developmental Disabilities and Special Needs ...
- dBusinessNews Los Angeles (press release)
Caregivers – and identity – of mentally retarded Katrina ... Oct 1, 2005
Martin had contacted the Louisiana Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities for help with learning Buyck's identity and to locate the people who ...
- News Journal
Appalachian Trail Documentary to Donate Amazon.com Proceeds to ... Oct 1, 2005
...miles for Arc's cause and donates proceeds from his film 'Walking with Freedom' to charity which aides people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. ...
- Emediawire (press release)
Lambs Farm Sued for Excluding Man Because of HIV-Positive Status Sep 27, 2005
...organization located on a 72-acre campus in Libertyville that provides housing, vocational and recreational services to adults with developmental disabilities. ...
- PR Newswire (press release)
Disabilities complicate adolescence Sep 27, 2005
Rebecca Klaw, coordinator of therapeutic social groups for teens at Pressley Ridge-Allegheny County Autism and Developmental Disabilities Program on the North ...
- Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Ex-POW says faith became his anchor Oct 1, 2005
The talk, sponsored by Lifetime Assistance and attended by employees of agencies that help people with developmental disabilities, centered on overcoming ...
- Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Explaining Autism to Children Just Got Easier Oct 1, 2005
Press, Inc. both receiving nominations for the 2006 Dolly Gray Children's Developmental Disabilities Literature Award. "These stories ...
- PR Newswire (press release)
OU Sounds a Tekiah (Call of the Shofar) to Its Congregations: Sep 30, 2005
...is an initiative of the OU’s National Jewish Council for Disabilities (NJCD), which includes Yachad for individuals with developmental disabilities, Our Way ...
- Orthodox Union (press release)
Welcome children of all abilities to classroom Sep 28, 2005
In my more than 30 years at The Arc of Monroe County, I have watched people with developmental disabilities become an integral part of the school community. ...
- Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
DC United to host ability camp today Sep 29, 2005
United players Ben Olsen, Josh Gros and Clyde Simms will run the interactive clinic for youth aged 8-16, who have either physical or developmental disabilities ...
- OurSports Central (press release)
Clinic's closing jars mentally ill Sep 30, 2005
Board, a quasi-governmental body empowered by the state to provide the county with public services for mental health, developmental disabilities and addictions ...
- Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription)
More than 80 to take part in Easter Seals Challenge Day Sep 30, 2005
Pulaski Highway. More than 80 adults with developmental disabilities will demonstrate bowling, basketball and other skills. "For ...
- The News Journal
Falk Budget Transmittal Memo Sep 30, 2005
...$817,000. As always, we will fund the costs of serving the new 2005 cases involving developmental disabilities and brain injuries. ...
- WisPolitics.com
Creating Opportunity Sep 30, 2005
Corey is a client of Opportunity Works, a Newburyport organization that helps people with developmental disabilities learn job skills and also employs many of ...
- Newburyport Daily News
In and Around Sep 30, 2005
This is a place where individuals with developmental disabilities receive educational and therapeutic services in a community setting. ...
- Hot Springs Village Voice
Ex-ARC exec to oversee children's center Sep 28, 2005
...executive director until recently of the Arc of the United States, the nation's largest advocacy group for people with developmental disabilities like autism ...
- Newark Star Ledger
New lab to open at FAU Sep 22, 2005
A new infant development laboratory at Florida Atlantic University is to work to discover early diagnostic signs of developmental disabilities. ...
- South Florida Business Journal
Another Caritas resident down with fever Sep 27, 2005
One more boy has come down with fever in the Caritas Medical Centre's Developmental Disabilities Unit. He was transferred to the ...
- News.gov.hk
Para-influenza confirmed in sick child Sep 26, 2005
One child has tested positive for para-influenza virus among six sick residents of the Caritas Medical Centre's Developmental Disabilities Unit. ...
- News.gov.hk
Gillette American Cancer Society advocate wins award Sep 25, 2005
EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH: The Wyoming Department of Health's Developmental Disabilities Division and Child Development Services of Wyoming recently began ...
- The Casper Star Tribune
Team helps students with special needs Sep 19, 2005
For three years, the Hamilton County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities has offered a program that can be of real help to schools and ...
- Cincinnati Enquirer
Special people needed to fill caretaker jobs Sep 24, 2005
Wanted: A loving family willing to spend 24 hours a day taking care of up to three people with severe developmental disabilities. ...
- Lawrence Journal World
Brothers to receive millions from NJ Oct 1, 2005
...living arrangements or condition, citing privacy issues, but state officials said the young man was under the care of the Division of Developmental Disabilities ...
- philly.com
Volunteer list Oct 1, 2005
Progress Inc. provides support services to adults with developmental disabilities. Needed is a conference table for eight to 12 people. ...
- The Tennessean
McCusker selected to attend Direct Support Worker Awareness Day Sep 28, 2005
DEDHAM - For Linda McCusker, the people with developmental disabilities she works with are an inspiration. "They wake up in the ...
- Daily News Transcript
County approves farm village for disabled Sep 21, 2005
...a 38-acre parcel in Waihee fell through, the La’a Kea Foundation’s dream of a residential facility for adults with developmental disabilities was on hold ...
- Maui News
Oakland nonprofit's homes embody city's rich history Sep 25, 2005
Home to 15 adults with developmental disabilities, who range in age from 24 to 68, the house offers a nurturing and supportive atmosphere with a dedicated staff ...
- Oakland Tribune
Council gives first OK to home-based adult care Sep 28, 2005
The centers would care for up to five people over age 13, providing day activities to people such as with developmental disabilities and dementia. ...
- Broomfield Enterprise (subscription)
Central State Cutbacks Planned Sep 19, 2005
...depending on what those people's needs are," said Gwen Skinner, director of the DHR's Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Addictive ...
- Black Enterprise
WJCS Hosts Programs For Developmentally Disabled Sep 19, 2005
Jewish culture, the Havorah Program of Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) will host programs for persons with developmental disabilities during the ...
- Westchester.com
09/21/05 Around the Valley Sep 21, 2005
John Mahaney of Yakima has been named to the Developmental Disabilities Residential Study Advisory Council, Gov. Christine Gregoire announced Tuesday. ...
- Yakima Herald-Republic
Still reaching for college Sep 18, 2005
...with her class at age 18, then stayed on at high school for another three years in the adult program offered to students with developmental disabilities. ...
- Urbana/Champaign News-Gazette
County library achieves national award Sep 22, 2005
They include senior citizens, children in preschool, juveniles in detention centers and adults with developmental disabilities. ...
- Johnson County Sun
May Institute Marks Half-century Of Education Sep 28, 2005
...half dozen residential education centers in several states that serve children and adolescents with autism, developmental disabilities, pervasive developmental ...
- Cape Cod Chronicle
EEOC sues Michigan company over pregnant workers' treatment Sep 29, 2005
...the functions of their positions in a manner that safeguarded the health, safety and welfare of the persons with developmental disabilities that Progressive ...
- Detroit Free Press
Struggling nonprofit gets executive help Sep 26, 2005
...with HUB several months ago to help resolve difficulties with programs funded by the State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD). ...
- MSNBC
Waukesha County kids taking part in national study Sep 30, 2005
One goal of the Waisman Center is to "improve understanding about child development and developmental disabilities," and Mailick-Seltzer hopes the study can ...
- Waukesha Freeman
Where will Lakeside residents go? Sep 29, 2005
Typically under the supportive apartment program, people with developmental disabilities rent an apartment and staff comes over to help the residents. ...
- Chippewa Herald
Students find joy working for NMRC Sep 30, 2005
...in offering diagnostic and therapeutic services to local children between the ages of birth and 3 years who may be experiencing developmental disabilities. ...
- Daily Mississippian
Jackson Academy closes its doors Sep 30, 2005
The 60-bed academy opened in 1986 and was licensed by the state Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities as a mental health residential ...
- Dickson Herald
Mental health may get cut Sep 30, 2005
...administrative duties could save money, said Leza Wainwright, the deputy director of the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance ...
- Winston-Salem Journal
Opportunities to Volunteer Sep 29, 2005
...etc. This walk benefits individuals with developmental disabilities. Volunteers under the age of 18 must have an adult with them. ...
- Danbury News Times
Governor Easley Signs Meth Lab Bill Into Law Sep 29, 2005
The NC Commission for Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services will, however, work with the Attorney General’s Office to ...
- The Lincoln Tribune
Editorial: Stuart News thumbs up, thumbs down Sep 30, 2005
The program, Playing and Learning Socially, benefits the special-needs students who have physical or developmental disabilities by allowing them to learn to ...
- Stuart News (subscription)
Council shows interest in cleanup Sep 30, 2005
...protect the city. PCBs, or polychlorinated biphenyls, are suspected of causing cancer and developmental disabilities in people. "I'ma ...
- Berkshire Eagle
Community Calender Sep 30, 2005
...“Art Junction: Unveiled� featuring works by Art Junction, an art club for adults with developmental disabilities opens with a reception from 5 pm to 7 pm ...
- Duluth Budgeteer News
Mark your calendar Sep 29, 2005
Cohasset. Event will showcase the artistic talents of children and adults with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. ...
- Holbrook Sun
No identity, a long way from home Sep 29, 2005
Martin said she has been working with the Louisiana Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities to learn Bykes' real identity. ...
- News Journal
EDITORIAL: Homegrown and helping at home Sep 29, 2005
Citizens for Independent Living has spent the last 20 years working on behalf of local adults with developmental disabilities. And ...
- South Brunswick Post
Jewish Community Foundation Announces Grants to Innovative ... Sep 28, 2005
Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, "Ha-Mercaz: A Collaborative Center for Jewish Families of Children with Developmental Disabilities and Special ...
- Business Wire (press release)
Hurricane Katrina People with Disabilities Sep 3, 2005
Community And Residential Services Association (CARSA), a trade organization for providers of services with developmental disabilities, in cooperation with the ...
- Bella Online
Sandberg's locks to fall by wayside Sep 30, 2005
A couple years back, Kelch teamed up with mutual friends who agreed to have their hair cut as a benefit for people with developmental disabilities. ...
- Peoria Journal Star
Q&A with Mark Peterson Sep 25, 2005
...institutions. It was about five years ago that the last person with developmental disabilities left the state hospital system. That ...
- Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription)
Experts Discuss Ways to Help Disabled Find Jobs Sep 28, 2005
And Rich Toscano has spent more than 29 years working on employment, rehabilitation and recovery for people with mental illness and developmental disabilities.
- Inside INdiana Business (press release)
Carmel rehab school to close Sep 25, 2005
Officials of the center announced Wednesday that it will close its school for students with developmental disabilities, troubling parents who say there are few ...
- The Journal News.com
Arc of Butler County receives USTA grant Sep 28, 2005
Arc to hire a tennis coach and to initiate regular practices for aspiring tennis players ten years old and up who have developmental disabilities, said Rothwell ...
- El Dorado Times
Merrimack man wins art award at Manchester show Sep 29, 2005
Rodrigues attends Independent Services Network Inc.’s art program, which was set up to encourage individuals with developmental disabilities to undertake ...
- Nashua Telegraph
Sunflower students remember former classmate Sep 29, 2005
...will be donated to Shawnee Mission Medical Center's Lee Ann Britain Infant Development Center, which serves children with developmental disabilities from birth ...
- Johnson County Sun
Pork burger cookout Monday Sep 30, 2005
Funds raised will be used to assist the JD McCarty Center for children with developmental disabilities in raising money to build a summer camp. ...
- Guymon Daily Herald
Eric Anderson continues a life of experiences Sep 28, 2005
BCACL is using the climb to raise awareness about the challenges faced by those with developmental disabilities and their families. ...
- Coquitlam Tri City News
On the move, September 30 Sep 29, 2005
Sweet, Gordon, Hughes & Banks partner, will be honored by Adams Camp in recognition of his service to children and young adults with developmental disabilities ...
- Rocky Mountain News
Hoban Rotary gives check to Wyoming Valley Children’s ... Sep 30, 2005
Valley Children’s Association in recognition of its 80-year history as the United Way agency that helps provide for kids with developmental disabilities. ...
- Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
Buddy Walk: About 250 participate in event in Athens Sep 26, 2005
...money raised will allow three children to attend Towanda Memorial Hospital's Camp Sensation, which focuses on children with developmental disabilities such as ...
- Towanda Daily Review
Policies of APD encourage capricious cuts Sep 5, 2005
...surplus of legislatively appropriated funds that were not spent on the intended services and benefits for Florida's citizens with developmental disabilities. ...
- Sun-Sentinel.com
Business Briefs Sep 28, 2005
Adapted Aquatics is a program that allows trained volunteers to help those people with physical or developmental disabilities to develop swimming skills. ...
- TimesCommunity.com
Deal may merge nonprofits Sep 29, 2005
Two Costa Mesa-based nonprofit organizations that serve residents with developmental disabilities are considering a merger that would likely mean a boost in ...
- Daily Pilot
Art Listings Sep 27, 2005
Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm; Sat, 11am-6pm. "Mindful," works by artists with developmental disabilities on the topic of "What's on your mind?" Through Oct 13. ...
- San Francisco Bay Guardian
State gives Memphis facility another week to seek license Sep 22, 2005
...down. The state Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities extended a deadline from tomorrow to next Friday. The ...
- WVLT
Web site set up for people with disabilities Sep 14, 2005
The Web site is serving as a central location for Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council, Louisiana Citizens for Action Now (LaCAN), Families Helping ...
- KLFY
Senior Services Advisory Council posts openings Sep 20, 2005
ROSEBURG: Douglas County Senior and Developmental Disabilities Services Division is seeking applicants for two vacancies on its advisory council. ...
- The News-Review
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