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Fulton County official vote does not alter the outcomes 24 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,
Federal appeals court lifts Nance’s stay of execution 24 Nov 2005
Nance’s lawyers have argued that their client’s mental retardation was undiscovered during the 1994 trial that ended with his conviction in the murder of 18 ...
- Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (subscription),
Somerset County plans no tax hike 24 Nov 2005
...dwindling federal and state funding for mandated programs in the court system, Children & Youth Services, Mental Health-Mental Retardation, voter registration ...
- The Tribune-Democrat,
Mercy sells North Side hospital, to move psych services Uptown 24 Nov 2005
...surgical units will be converted into a 24-bed adult behavioral unit and a 10-bed unit for substance abusers who have mental illnesses or mental retardation. ...
- Pittsburgh Post Gazette,
Little blessings 24 Nov 2005
The babies, especially the girls, who are identical twins from the split embryo, face the risks of cerebral palsy, mental retardation, developmental delays and ...
- Arizona Republic,
Commissioners want time to weigh row officer idea 24 Nov 2005
...night. Also, the board approved the posthumous appointment of Denise Handlon to the Mental Health/Mental Retardation Advisory Board. ...
- Allentown Morning Call,
Program helps woman succeed 24 Nov 2005
...town. Although you'd never know it by looking at or speaking with her, Stogdill suffers from moderate mental retardation. Because ...
- Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil,
Independent Bikers’ Toy Run Set For Sunday, December 4th 24 Nov 2005
Village. The Fineson Centers help children who suffer from birth defects, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy or mental retardation. ...
- Queens Chronicle,
ZBA backs group home 24 Nov 2005
...a much-needed residence for four mentally handicapped people and will be staffed 24 hours by employees of the Massachusetts Department of Mental Retardation. ...
- Westford Eagle,
Pinehurst Kiwanis Installs New Officers 24 Nov 2005
...the $75 million committed by Kiwanis International to eliminate iodine deficiency disorder (IDD), the world’s leading, preventable cause of mental retardation ...
- Southern Pines Pilot,
Family hunts for answers to genetic disorder 24 Nov 2005
...brain disorder Rett syndrome, a devastating condition characterised by progressive loss of speech and movement and the development of mental retardation as the ...
- Tasmania Examiner,
Father fights for services owed son with mental retardation Nov 12, 2005
Gary Larcenaire, executive director of El Paso's Mental Health Mental Retardation Center, said a limited budget for services for the mentally retarded is the ...
- El Paso Times,
Hearing set for killer's mental-retardation claim Oct 27, 2005
The state Supreme Court determined the Osentowski killing in Riverside County will be the case used to examine his claim of mental retardation. ...
- Press-Enterprise (subscription),
Mental Retardation Worker Strike Oct 27, 2005
...(Manchester-WTNH, October 27, 2005 9:37PM) _More than a hundred people who work with the mentally retarded are planning to walk off the job Friday morning and ...
- WTNH,
BiH/SCANDALOUS: FIFTY PERCENT OF PERSONS WITH MENTAL RETARDATION ... Nov 1, 2005
50 percent of persons with mental retardation do not have health insurance, and thus, neither the right to health protection, was stated on Tuesday at the ...
- FENA,
Pair take in 7 foster, adopted kids Nov 22, 2005
AnnaBelle has developmental delays, autism, cerebral palsy and mental retardation and has faced many struggles. Andrew has mental ...
- Arizona Republic,
Tommy Flowers retires after 42 years with the state Nov 22, 2005
He left to work for the Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation and then the State Department of Education before returning to the Personnel ...
- Mobile Register,
Housing Authority awarded $1m grant Nov 16, 2005
Authority. The grant will be used to develop eight units of housing in partnership with the Department of Mental Retardation. "We ...
- Chelmsford Independent,
National Institutes of Health leaders to headline Vanderbilt ... Nov 22, 2005
The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center was one of 13 mental retardation research centers established by President John F. Kennedy in 1965. ...
- Vanderbilt University News,
Parents speak out on special education disparity Nov 22, 2005
About 130 are classified with an intellectual disability, the state's term for mental retardation, or emotional disturbance, which refers to learning problems ...
- Stamford Advocate,
Chambers named associate commissioner of mental health department Nov 17, 2005
Susan Chambers has been named associate commissioner for the Alabama Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, officials announced Wednesday. ...
- Tuscaloosa News (subscription),
Missing SA girl found in Arkansas Nov 22, 2005
On Tuesday, he was charged with raping a woman who suffers from mental retardation and cerebral palsy and requires constant supervision, according to the ...
- San Antonio Express (subscription),
County OES employees earn PEMA certifications Nov 22, 2005
4Approved a rental agreement with Pitney Bowes for a new postage machine for mental health/mental retardation/drug & alcohol at a rate of $75 per month which ...
- Clarion News,
Denison women win special chili award Nov 20, 2005
Chicks.�. The women are residents of the Denison group home operated by Mental Health Mental Retardation Services of Texoma. They ...
- Sherman Denison Herald Democrat,
Autistic man dies in police struggle Nov 22, 2005
Integrated Living Arrangement program provides funding for group homes for people with developmental disabilities, including severe mental retardation or autism ...
- Chicago Tribune,
Oakwood probe going to grand jury Nov 22, 2005
In addition to hearing evidence regarding alleged abuse and neglect at the state-run home for people with mental retardation, the grand jury has subpoenaed the ...
- Kentucky.com,
Keeping the faith Nov 22, 2005
When Catherine read the piece of paper, it warned that the baby could be blind, deaf, affected with mental retardation and might suffer loss of fingers or limbs ...
- NorthJersey.com,
Constipation Treatment Guide Nov 22, 2005
Constipation is also often found in children with special needs, such as spina bifida, Down syndrome, mental retardation and cerebral palsy, and it can be a ...
- About - News & Issues,
Doctors question "safe" drinking during pregnancy Nov 22, 2005
...damage. It can cause very severe mental retardation or it can cause mild learning difficulties, lack of co-ordination, lower the IQ. ...
- WIS,
Profile: Marshall Butler Nov 21, 2005
...than 340 employees. About half of his work force is filled by people with mental retardation and other disabilities. Many of those ...
- Richmond Times Dispatch,
FWCS is target of 2nd federal investigation Nov 22, 2005
...formally the allegations that “the District discriminated against your daughter … on the basis of her disabilities, mild mental retardation and emotional ...
- Fort Wayne News Sentinel,
Inmate’s execution Nov. 28 in doubt Nov 17, 2005
Moody said that if he agrees that the state erred in not allowing Nance the chance to be evaluated for mental retardation, he would order a stay of execution ...
- Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (subscription),
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,
For Lucy Rose, it's a life worth living Nov 20, 2005
All they know is that there's a test that screens for it and there's the worried look on the doctor's face. And there's the hard reality of mental retardation. ...
- Boston Globe,
Prenatal test adds to painful debate Nov 20, 2005
All they know is that there's a test that screens for it. And there's the hard reality of mental retardation. In the United Kingdom they don't use this term. ...
- Boston Globe,
Workshop addresses transition help for special needs students Nov 18, 2005
Representatives from the Department of Mental Retardation, the Department of Rehabilitation Services, the Greater Danbury Mental Health Authority, the Kennedy ...
- Bethel Beacon,
Mark D. Birdwhistell named state's top health official herald ... Nov 21, 2005
Birdwhistell has overseen Kentucky's Medicaid program, as well as the departments for public health, mental health and mental retardation services and ...
- Kentucky.com,
Step-by-Step joins forces with Marine Corps in Toys for Tots drive Nov 20, 2005
Step Inc., 744 Kidder St., Wilkes-Barre, is a nonprofit organization, providing support services to people with mental health and mental retardation since 1977 ...
- Wilkes Barre Times-Leader,
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,
Minute Man Arc holds Legislative Breakfast Nov 10, 2005
...to publicize the current crisis that service providers funded by state contracts with the Departments of Public Health and Mental Retardation are facing. ...
- Beacon Villager,
Award to be presented at fund-raiser Nov 18, 2005
Hays will be presented with the Lyle E. Oncken Community Service Award, given by the board of directors of Mental Health and Mental Retardation Services in ...
- Aurora Beacon News,
Camp Fund grants awarded Nov 20, 2005
The ARC of Mercer, which operates Camp Conquest in Hamilton, serves children and adults with mental retardation and special needs and teaches them skills to ...
- Trenton Times,
Public schools still need broader special ed options Nov 16, 2005
...a kindergarten level. Although there's some disagreement, Jalen was diagnosed with mental retardation and autism. Despite years ...
- The Register-Guard,
Prematurity is #1 killer of America's newborns Nov 17, 2005
...many of them spend a great deal of time in neonatal intensive care and they can have life long health concerns like mental retardation, cerebral palsy or ...
- WVEC.com (subscription),
College notebook Nov 20, 2005
...awarded statewide to students who are currently enrolled in any year of their college training in a field related to mental retardation or developmental ...
- Tonawanda News,
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,
Disabled worry lives not valued Nov 19, 2005
Dr. Christopher Gorton, an Arc of Pennsylvania board member who was former medical director of the state's Office of Mental Retardation, said he'd heard ...
- Pittsburgh Post Gazette,
Who let the rapists out? Nov 20, 2005
...non-resistance or passive giving in when the faculty is either clouded by fear or vitiated by duress or impaired due to mental retardation or deficiency cannot ...
- Daily News & Analysis,
RTI International welcomes Don Bailey as Distinguished Fellow Nov 17, 2005
...function with this condition. Fragile X syndrome is the most common known inherited form of mental retardation. At RTI, Bailey’s ...
- Carolina Newswire (press release),
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),
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,
Rush McMillen to be honored Nov 21, 2005
...serves as a spokesperson for the Little City Foundation, which provides state-of-the art services to help children and adults with mental retardation or other ...
- OurSports Central (press release),
HEALTH NOTES | ASHLEY BARRON Nov 20, 2005
...and atypical development in children up to 6 years old will be discussed, as well as special populations such as ADD, sensory integration and mental retardation ...
- Charlotte Observer,
Louisiana man is no longer a refugee Nov 20, 2005
Rick O'Meara, Southeast region director of the state Department of Mental Retardation, said most of the new Taunton residents were introduced to the city by ...
- Taunton Gazette,
Neighbors still oppose group home Nov 17, 2005
Phila. Mental Retardation Center, Adam Laver and Blank Rome, attorneys for KenCrest, and Dr. Mary Ellen Caffrey of KenCrest. Mary ...
- Roxborough Review,
Advances in newborn baby care are helping the tiny ones survive Nov 20, 2005
Health consequences for infant survivors can be devastating -- they are at higher risk of cerebral palsy, mental retardation and other neurological conditions. ...
- Delmarva Daily Times,
HELP FOR AUTISTIC ADULTS Nov 21, 2005
Some autistic adults hold jobs and earn college degrees. Most, like Samuel, also have some form of mental retardation. Combined ...
- Birmingham News,
Local banjo player integrates bluegrass music into every facet of ... Nov 20, 2005
Cline works not only as a skills development specialist for Individuals with Mental Retardation and Development Disabilities, but also as a music therapist. ...
- Huntington Herald Dispatch,
Cortinas family Nov 21, 2005
Early in their 56-year marriage, their toddler son, Joe Jr., fell down concrete steps and suffered a brain injury that left him with mental retardation. ...
- Austin American-Statesman (subscription),
Education Act lacking: Teachers Nov 21, 2005
...“There are students with learning disabilities, vision problems, mild cases of mental retardation and dyslexia in the schools. ...
- AntiguaSun,
Celera Diagnostics Presents Data on Fragile X Assay; New Research ... Nov 11, 2005
This study shows results for amplification of normal and pre-mutation triplet repeats in the FMR1 (fragile X mental retardation) gene and sizing them on the ...
- Business Wire (press release),
Mistreatment claims raise alarm at school Nov 14, 2005
...to meals at the table contingent upon appropriate behavior," according to a November 2004 report by the state Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental ...
- Albany Times Union,
Navasota standoff ends peacefully Nov 14, 2005
Police were sent to the house in the 900 block of Foster Street for a disturbance between the 17-year-old Mental Health Mental Retardation patient and his ...
- Bryan College Station Eagle,
Bethel Local Schools' bond issue fails for third time Nov 8, 2005
The only countywide issue — three-year renewal of a 2.5-mill levy for the Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities — was approved 16,962 ...
- Dayton Daily News (subscription),
Commissioners remake Tax Levy Review panel Nov 12, 2005
...in 1995 to ensure an independent analysis of requests for special property tax levies for children, seniors, mental health, mental retardation, indigent health ...
- Cincinnati Enquirer,
Tri-County Mental Health Leading System of Care for Children ... Nov 17, 2005
...over 6,000 individuals each year with innovative programs and services addressing mental health, substance abuse, mental retardation/developmental disabilities ...
- MaineToday.com,
What's in a name? For many, it's their dignity Nov 2, 2005
By Angeljean Chiaramida. NEWBURYPORT — A local man's campaign to take "mental retardation" out of the name of a state agency took a leap forward yesterday. ...
- Newburyport Daily News,
Equal pay for human service workers Nov 6, 2005
This army of people is made up of the direct support workers who help our fellow citizens with mental retardation manage their daily lives. ...
- SouthCoastToday.com,
Audit reveals improper benefits Nov 4, 2005
...improperly received $301,000 in compensation and benefits, including $100,000 financed wrongfully by Department of Mental Retardation money. ...
- The Republican,
Stafford center to open Oct 24, 2005
By JODI BIZAR. The Stafford County Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Clinic is set to open Nov. 1, offering convenient ...
- The Free Lance-Star,
Goodwill official defends agency Nov 7, 2005
...and Goldberg improperly received benefits and compensation totaling $301,000, including $100,000 financed wrongly by the Department of Mental Retardation. ...
- The Republican,
Surviving Thanksgiving Nov 18, 2005
...holidays may be especially hard this year, says John Weaver, disaster coordinator with the County of Northampton's Mental Health/Mental Retardation Center. ...
- The Express Times,
Impending execution backed by parole panel Nov 16, 2005
At the hearing, they argued that Nance’s mental retardation exempted him from the death penalty and asked the parole board to at least allow time for the ...
- Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (subscription),
Wilburn retires from John S. Wilder Youth Development Center Nov 17, 2005
In 1972, Ms. Wilburn went to work for the Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation at the C & Y Children and Youth Center, now known as Western ...
- Fayette County Review,
Training Program in Mental Illness for Immigration Officers Nov 9, 2005
...entry in 1980, a total of 1,307 presented symptoms of personality disorders, schizophrenic disorders, adjustment disorders, mental retardation, chronic alcohol ...
- Psychiatric Services (subscription)
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),
Arson decision in hands of jurors Nov 17, 2005
...pointed to the testimony of his key witness, Dr. Anne C. Pratt, a licensed psychologist, who claimed that Stone has "borderline mental retardation" that limits ...
- Berkshire Eagle,
Northwood Goes With Shelter Plan Nov 16, 2005
...to the DHHS letter, the 25-bed center will treat adults and emancipated minors who are homeless and suffering from mental illness, mental retardation and/or ...
- Wheeling News Register,
Kansas Governor Appoints Daniels to Oversee Help for Kansas ... Nov 17, 2005
College. Since 1991, Daniels has been the joint coordinator of the Mental Health and Mental Retardation Consortium of Southeast Kansas. ...
- Kansas City infoZine,
Holsinger resigns state health post Nov 18, 2005
...faced several difficult issues lately, such as the Medicaid changes and problems at the Communities at Oakwood, a facility for people with mental retardation. ...
- Kentucky.com,
Unitarian church to hold Alternative Gift Market Nov 16, 2005
Center at Lake Anne, the American Association of University Women (AAUW) presents Community Resources for Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse ...
- TimesCommunity.com,
Mentally disabled man sues for 7-day jail stay Nov 19, 2005
...``You imply that because SSA had found Mr. Palm to be disabled due to mental retardation in July 2003, SSA should be held liable for unspecified personal ...
- Akron Beacon Journal,
Editorial | Immigrant Outreach Program Save a good thing Nov 19, 2005
The city Department of Behavioral Health and Mental Retardation Services is talking with the Children's Crisis Treatment Center about paying for Project ...
- Philadelphia Inquirer,
Dansby evaluation, attorney stays on case Nov 17, 2005
...but, he also denied the second point of the request regarding the “procedural default� of Dansby's legal claim of possible mental retardation because it ...
- Hope Star,
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,
Creative Living home sets fine example Nov 17, 2005
Operational funding comes from the state's Community Economic Development Assistance Corp. and the Department of Mental Retardation. Creative Living Inc. ...
- Eagle Tribune,
Bergerud questions medical experts at Nov 16, 2005
...at least three clinical psychologists who evaluated Bergerud told him from the witness stand he had an IQ level on the border of mental retardation and that he ...
- Greeley Tribune,
Habitat for Humanity staying with family who lost home to fire Nov 19, 2005
The New Milestones Foundation, a nonprofit group that supports Austin Travis County Mental Health Mental Retardation Center, recently awarded more than $48,000 ...
- Austin American-Statesman (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),
The movie man Oct 29, 2005
That’s Penn Ketchum, who runs the county’s Mental Health and Mental Retardation office. His passion for the big screen finds ...
- Lancaster Newspapers,
Series highlighted the health care 'crisis' in Kentucky 03 Oct 2005
...commend The Courier-Journal, and particularly news reporter Deborah Yetter, for the continuing attention to the plight of our citizens with mental retardation. ...
- Louisville Courier-Journal
Syndrome all but unknown -- group aims to change that 03 Oct 2005
Every day, at least one US baby is born with a genetic disorder that causes everything from an upturned nose to deformed limbs and mental retardation. ...
- Chicago Sun-Times
STORM STRESS 03 Oct 2005
..."We definitely expect this to be a long effort," said Dr. John Zeigler, spokesman for the Alabama Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation. ...
- Mobile Register
EVENT TO FEATURE CUSTOM HALF-TON TRUCK DRAWING 03 Oct 2005
...customized Nissan Texas Titan truck is part of an effort to raise money for two groups in Smith County that provide services for people with mental retardation ...
- Tyler Morning Telegraph
SADDLING UP FOR THE MANE EVENT 03 Oct 2005
The community for adults with mild to moderate mental retardation was Mrs. Breckenridge's dream for her son and others like him. ...
- Tyler Morning Telegraph
Lorman Education Services Presents 'Developing Behavioral Plans ... 03 Oct 2005
M.Ed., is a certified special education teacher with endorsements in the areas of specific learning disabilities, emotional disabilities and mental retardation ...
- PR Web (press release)
UMDNJ opens children's institute 03 Oct 2005
The institute's focus is the critical study of progressive, developmental diseases, including mental retardation, autism, juvenile diabetes, asthma and ...
- Daily Targum (subscription)
Drug program a rising STAR in Grayson Co. 03 Oct 2005
...of Mental Health Mental Retardation Services, Chief Probation Officer Denis Cowhig and probation officers Lynda Sellers and Donna White.
- Sherman Denison Herald Democrat
Director ChildrenÕs 03 Oct 2005
...required include a BachelorÕs degree in a related field; three years experience related to services provided to individuals with mental retardation or mental ...
- The Coastal Journal
Kid-Safe Clean-up of Katrina Damages Urged Open Letter to Bush ... 03 Oct 2005
Said Doreen Croser, Executive Director, American Association on Mental Retardation, “Children with developmental disabilities are profoundly impacted by this ...
- Medical News Today (press release)
In search of safe harbor 03 Oct 2005
..."I like it," said McCullough, 46, an engaging man with mental retardation, schizophrenia and Asperger syndrome, a disorder linked to autism. ...
- Louisville Courier-Journal
Partnership has ethical implications 03 Oct 2005
...system. High-dose exposure can result in severe mental retardation, cerebral palsy, blindness, deafness, seizures and even death. ...
- Tallahassee Democrat
Use of 'retarded' is hurtful, too 03 Oct 2005
...society that rewards conformity. As with the other epithets, "mental retardation" is a social construction. The continued use of ...
- The Daily Orange (subscription)
Looking for family 03 Oct 2005
...to request that they inform Laura's adopted family that Bubba had been born with a rare genetic disease that causes seizures, mental retardation and physical ...
- Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
30 years after landmark court case, technology reshapes abortion ... 03 Oct 2005
In those who do, half have serious complications, such as mental retardation, while the other half varies from those with moderate problems to normal babies. ...
- Toledo Blade
Upgrading Lives Sep 29, 2005
Because Butchko (along with most of the case managers who are contracted by the state's Office of Mental Retardation, OMR) did not have easy access to files ...
- CIO Magazine
Volunteer Services Council of Mental Health Mental Retardation ... Sep 10, 2005
The Volunteer Services Council of Mental Health Mental Retardation Services of Texoma will hold their bi-annual meeting on Monday, September 26, 12:00 noon, in ...
- North Texas e-News
2-county Mental Retardation Association denies favoritism Sep 13, 2005
SCOTTSBORO - The chairman of the Marshall-Jackson Mental Retardation Association's 310 Board disputed a claim that Marshall County clients are receiving better ...
- Huntsville Times
Join the march for funding for the retarded Sep 30, 2005
The Arc, a group that advocates for people with mental retardation and related disabilities, is holding a march Saturday in Richmond that will end up where the ...
- Daily Press
Mental Health Mental Retardation Services of Texoma sponsors ... Aug 31, 2005
By Paula Cawthon, Mental Health Mental Retardation Services of Texoma. Mental Health Mental Retardation Services of Texoma (MHMRST ...
- North Texas e-News
Mental-health revamp begun Oct 1, 2005
...to Arthur C. Evans Jr., whom Mayor Street named late last year to direct the newly created Department of Behavioral Health and Mental Retardation Services. ...
- Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
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
State has sued itself over inmate case Oct 2, 2005
John Boldosser, whose lawyer said he suffers from "mental retardation and mental illness," filed the complaint with the Human Rights Commission in 2002. ...
- Rutland Herald
VA decision could stress Waco mental health services Oct 1, 2005
...veteran.�. Another local entity that would be affected is the Heart of Texas Region Mental Health Mental Retardation Center. It ...
- Waco Tribune Herald
A place to call home Oct 2, 2005
Texas, there are 69 homes capable of caring for foster children with mental and developmental disabilities such as autism and mental retardation, according to ...
- Corpus Christi Caller Times
County Considers Mental Health Services’ Future Sep 29, 2005
How much money is being spent on mental health and mental retardation services in Fulton County, and how many local residents are receiving these special ...
- Fulton County News
Talks tackle treatment of mentally ill, retarded Sep 19, 2005
SWEET BRIAR - People with mental retardation and mental illness can be bounced back and forth between specialists in either disability - or even end up ...
- Lynchburg News and Advance
Treatment prevents defects from CMV infection study Sep 28, 2005
United States each year, but only 10 percent have symptoms, and the virus is believed responsible for serious handicaps, such as mental retardation, hearing or ...
- Webindia123
100-Mile March on Richmond Sep 29, 2005
...mile trek to Virginia Capitol Bell Tower, Brobston is advocating for increased funding for programs that serve those with mental retardation and developmental ...
- Fairfax Station Connection
Probing Question: What accounts for the recent rise in cases of ... Sep 29, 2005
The majority of autistic people have some degree of mental retardation. Public interest in autism is on the rise, as new diagnoses have skyrocketed. ...
- Penn State Live
Marchers seek funding for mentally retarded Oct 1, 2005
Among the financial improvements that The Arc wants from the 2006 General Assembly is 1,000 additional mental-retardation waiver slots, through which state and ...
- Richmond Times Dispatch
`An Ordinary Man' With Extraordinary Caring For People Oct 2, 2005
By the time Kelly and Michael were married, he was already launched on his career with the state Department of Mental Retardation. ...
- Hartford Courant
Community Roundup Oct 2, 2005
Over the years, the agency's programs has expanded to serve individuals with severe, multiple handicaps, including mental retardation, epilepsy, autism and ...
- Joliet Herald News
Nevada County man granted evaluation in appeal Sep 26, 2005
He said the question of mental capacity relative to state court appeals and whether mental retardation presents "truly exceptional circumstances" involving "a ...
- Hope Star
Arson suspect will remain committed Sep 30, 2005
...children's mother. Doctors have diagnosed Kilbert as suffering from bi-polar disorder, schizophrenia and mild mental retardation. "I ...
- Belleville News-Democrat
LabCorp Launches Genomic Tests for Retardation, Disabilities Sep 23, 2005
...genomic test designed to help physicians diagnose more than 40 genetic syndromes and 41 chromosomal rearrangements linked with mental retardation and learning ...
- Local Tech Wire
Properly Caring For The Mentally Ill Sep 29, 2005
...psychiatric beds close in Central Texas, and there is simply no additional room," David Evans with Travis County Mental Health Mental Retardation Center said. ...
- KXAN-TV
Depression sufferers should take advantage of counseling Sep 23, 2005
Editor's note: This is the fourth in a series of articles by Mental Health Mental Retardation Services of Texoma, marking the organization's annual ...
- Sherman Denison Herald Democrat
We march Oct. 1 to help Virginians who can't help themselves Sep 24, 2005
A leading advocacy group to help persons with mental retardation will march in Richmond on Oct. 1. RICHMOND--The Arc of Virginia ...
- The Free Lance-Star
Permian Basin Community Centers observe Destination Dignity Month Sep 21, 2005
Centers. March is designated as Mental Retardation Awareness Month, and May is declared as Mental Health Awareness Month. Texas ...
- MyWestTexas.com
Repairing Katrina's emotional trauma Oct 1, 2005
The Alabama Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation wrote the guidelines, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency provided money for therapists ...
- Huntsville Times
March to highlight needs of retarded Sep 17, 2005
A march to draw attention to the need for unfunded services for people with mental retardation will be held Oct. 1 at 10 am. Several ...
- Richmond Times Dispatch
Extremely Premature Babies Often Face a Lifetime of Disability Sep 29, 2005
Cerebral palsy, mental retardation, chronic lung disease, blindness and hearing loss are among the lifelong challenges that often face extremely premature ...
- Daily News Central
Support Group Hosting Workshops For Caregivers Of People With ... Sep 27, 2005
On Oct. 19 at the Waterford Public Library, the group will host a workshop about state Department of Mental Retardation waivers, eligibility and services. ...
- TheDay (subscription)
Deaf-Mute Judged Incompetent to Stand Trial for Capital Murder Sep 29, 2005
...receiving is adequate. Martinez was turned over to the Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation for in-patient treatment.
- WAVY-TV
Suspect unable to stand trial Sep 29, 2005
Martinez will now stay under care of the state Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services as experts work to help him to meet ...
- Richmond Times Dispatch
Agency to aid disabled adults closes Sep 23, 2005
...of the Bluegrass Inc.'s services and residential homes have been turned over to the non-profit Bluegrass Regional Mental Health-Mental Retardation Board, which ...
- Kentucky.com
Over 100 Ohio Groups Call on Congress to Cancel Planned Spending ... Sep 30, 2005
The Center for Community Solutions 14. Center for Health Affairs 15. Center for Mental Retardation 16. Cerebral Palsy Association of Ohio 17. ...
- Yahoo! News (press release)
Agency treats more children 12 and under for drugs Sep 20, 2005
The number of preteens who have sought counseling for substance abuse through the Alabama Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation has increased ...
- Montgomery Advertiser
Sabine Valley gets national nod Sep 28, 2005
White, Sabine Valley executive director, said for years the treatment and care of people with mental illness and people with mental retardation has undergone a ...
- News Journal
MassMutual Offers Free Financial Planning Guide for Families With ... Sep 29, 2005
Down syndrome is the leading genetic cause of mental retardation and more than 350,000 Americans currently live with the condition, which causes mild to ...
- Yahoo! News (press release)
Country Care Corp. asked to fix roof Sep 29, 2005
It used to be a county-owned facility known as the "county farm," which served mental health/mental retardation and developmentally disabled clients. ...
- Harlan Tribune
The Help Group Summit 2005 Features More Than 20 Leading Experts ... Sep 27, 2005
...with special needs related to autism, Asperger's disorder, learning disabilities, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, mental retardation, abuse and ...
- PR Web (press release)
Study: Antibodies may block fetus viruses Sep 29, 2005
...to 20 percent of infected fetuses die before or soon after birth, or have severe damage, including small heads, abnormal brains, mental retardation, and liver ...
- San Jose Mercury News
CNN STUDENT NEWS Sep 27, 2005
What type of disability does she have? What symptoms does she display? What is "mental retardation"? How does mental retardation differ from autism? ...
- CNN
Mercury emissions expose extreme right’s ‘family values’ ... Sep 29, 2005
...of unsafe levels of mercury in fish can impact fetal development and cause learning disabilities, poor motor function, mental retardation, seizures, cerebral ...
- People's Weekly World
Antibody Treatment Can Help Prevent Virus Transmission From ... Sep 30, 2005
...of infected fetuses are miscarried, die soon after birth, or have severe birth defects, including small heads, abnormal brains, mental retardation, and liver ...
- Kaiser network.org
State opens center to treat and study childhood diseases Sep 29, 2005
...hospital-based programs aimed at identifying treatments for chronic diseases and conditions such as autism, attention deficit disorder and mental retardation. ...
- Newark Star Ledger
Employees Protest Union Busting And Poor Work Environments Sep 29, 2005
...working conditions. Lifespire is under the auspices of the State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disability. Each ...
- Queens Chronicle
Oakwood aide accused of hitting resident Sep 27, 2005
...of his Kentucky Bureau of Investigation are "conducting a far-reaching inquiry" of the state's largest residential home for people with mental retardation. ...
- Kentucky.com
Meningitis booster vaccine will not be here until next month Sep 30, 2005
...threatening illnesses. One of these is bacterial meningitis which can cause mental retardation or death in young children. The HSE ...
- Limerick Post
Community briefs 9/29/05 Sep 29, 2005
The Knights of Columbus will hold their 33rd annual mental retardation drive, held statewide, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Knights ...
- Southeast Missourian
Special Olympics Bharat torch to run in city tomorrow.. Sep 30, 2005
Special Olympics training programmes and competitive events are open to all people with mental retardation who are at least eight years old, regardless of the ...
- Afternoon Dispatch & Courier
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
Appalachian Trail Documentary to Donate Amazon.com Proceeds to ... Oct 1, 2005
...will raise public awareness about the needs of people with disabilities and about the role state government plays in financing mental retardation services in ...
- Emediawire (press release)
Ex-ARC exec to oversee children's center Sep 28, 2005
...of the Arc of the United States, the nation's largest advocacy group for people with developmental disabilities like autism and mental retardation, with 900 ...
- Newark Star Ledger
Bill aims to help coordinate fight against fetal alcohol syndrome Sep 29, 2005
The consequences are clear, though. FASD is the leading cause of nonhereditary mental retardation in the country, Murkowski said. ...
- Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Biotest: New study doubles the market potential of Cytotect Sep 29, 2005
...the eyes and ears. These symptoms can lead, among other things, to blindness, deafness and mental retardation. The study conducted ...
- PharmaLive.com (press release)
Special Education: Five tips for success Sep 30, 2005
IDEA cover specific conditions such as speech and language difficulties, hearing impairments, mental retardation and emotional disturbances. ...
- Baltimore Times
Group Home proposal threatens traffic Sep 29, 2005
Ken-Crest, a social service agency that provides assistance to children with mental retardation, wants to turn the property into a group home. ...
- Roxborough Review
How to assist people with disabilities in a disaster Sep 30, 2005
Some people with mental retardation may be unable to understand the emergency and could become disoriented or confused about the proper way to react. ...
- Pentagram
Programs help exceptional family members Sep 29, 2005
...it's looked at on a case-by-case basis," Burford said. "Some of the qualifying conditions are moderate or severe mental retardation, a serious physical ...
- Fort Leavenworth Lamp
Hill's defense team ask judge to take himself off case Sep 23, 2005
Hill's murder trial. Dr. Darnall said Hill was a person with mental retardation falling in the mild range. "Therefore, Dr. Darnall's ...
- Youngstown Vindicator
Birth defects Sep 18, 2005
...measles include: cataracts/congenital glaucoma, congenital heart disease, loss of hearing, blindness, jaundice, bleeding, microcephaly and mental retardation. ...
- Manila Bulletin
MHMR to hold cookout Sep 9, 2005
Editor's note: This is the first in a series of articles by Paula Cawthon of Mental Health Mental Retardation Services of Texoma, marking the organization's ...
- Sherman Denison Herald Democrat
Families seek awareness of chromosome disorder Sep 21, 2005
Josh was diagnosed with fragile X syndrome, a disorder that mostly affects males and can cause severe to moderate mental retardation. ...
- Charlottesville Daily Progress
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
One Chromosome Too Many Sep 23, 2005
The strain's unusual genome mimics the genetic makeup of people with Down syndrome, the most common inherited form of mental retardation. A dash of humanity. ...
- Science Now (subscription)
LabCorp(R) Launches Comparative Genomic Hybridization Testing Sep 21, 2005
...the information necessary to diagnose over forty genetic syndromes and 41 subtle chromosomal rearrangements associated with mental retardation and learning ...
- Yahoo! News (press release)
McCarthy: North Shore Arc wins state praise Sep 1, 2005
...with disabilities are upheld, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts's Executive Office of Health & Human Services Department of Mental Retardation conducts a ...
- Danvers Herald
Fragile X Syndrome Sep 25, 2005
...chromosome. Fragile X syndrome affects people of all ethnic backgrounds. It is the most common cause of inherited mental retardation. The ...
- rarediseases.about.com
Bridgewell is new name of Greater Lynn Mental Health and ... Sep 7, 2005
Bridgewell specializes in serving more than 2,600 people a day with mental illness, mental retardation, dual diagnosis, as well as the homeless, individuals ...
- Wakefield Observer
Scientist Researcher Dr. Hafi Urges UN For Immediate Actions To ... Sep 21, 2005
...of nutritional intakes can result in serious multiple mal-nutrition, which is a universally recognized important cause of physical as well as mental retardation ...
- PR Leap (press release)
Therap Services Donates Web-Based, Individual Support ... Sep 2, 2005
Applications Specifically Designed for Providers of Services to People with Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities WATERBURY, Conn., Sept. ...
- PR Newswire (press release)
Substance abuse program offered in Boyle Sep 27, 2005
...which is the Prime for Life series," said Dolores Portwood, an early intervention specialist with Bluegrass Mental Health and Mental Retardation Board. ...
- Danville Advocate
May Institute Marks Half-century Of Education Sep 28, 2005
...developmental disabilities, such as Asperger syndrome, are now the fourth most common developmental disability following mental retardation, blindness and ...
- Cape Cod Chronicle
Senior Citizens Now Fastest Growing Group to Develop Epilepsy Sep 28, 2005
People with mental retardation may experience seizures, but according to the NINDS, seizures do not mean that the person has or will develop mental impairment. ...
- SeniorJournal.com
Confusion causes board to delay spending surplus Sep 29, 2005
...crisis stabilization, individual therapy, supervised housing, residential programs for people with mental illness and mental retardation, Project Daniel for ...
- Lynchburg News and Advance
Training school could open doors for Katrina survivors Sep 13, 2005
Adults with mental retardation from the Gulf region who were displaced by Hurricane Katrina might be sheltered at the training school, the state's only ...
- Waterbury Republican American
Man who killed wife may be released from state hospital Sep 13, 2005
On Monday, Judge Kenneth G. Biehn directed the Bucks County Mental Health-Mental Retardation Department to recommend a less-restrictive facility for Milton ...
- Allentown Morning Call
County looks to save costs on health care Sep 25, 2005
Teamsters Local 205, which represents more than 60 Children's Bureau and Mental Health-Mental Retardation employees, went back to the bargaining table amid ...
- Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Old Wal-Mart becomes emergency hospital overnight Sep 27, 2005
Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center, Family Practice Center, Providence Health Center, the Heart of Texas Region Mental Health Mental Retardation Center and the ...
- Waco Tribune Herald
Nurses assail Romney over contract impasse Sep 25, 2005
State-run facilities employing these nurses include those operated by the departments of mental health, mental retardation, pubic health, youth services ...
- Providence Journal (subscription)
Social Security benefits seminar offered for free Sep 26, 2005
...for people looking for employment opportunities working with adults and children with behavioral health challenges such as mental retardation, autism and ...
- Huntington Herald Dispatch
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