Volunteerisms on the rise, but some nonprofits are unprepared Nov 17, 2009
Faylene Wytewa-Alire is the events coordinator for , which serves clients with developmental disabilities ... It was a better fit for her than another nonprofit where she had worked with people with developmental disabilities. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
At your service Nov 16, 2009
The Arc of Volusia: Services and programs for Volusia County residents with developmental disabilities ... Duvall Home: Provides residential and day training services for individuals with developmental disabilities. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
* War brings a surge of birth defects in Fallujahs children Nov 15, 2009
She has been diagnosed with developmental disabilities stemming back to the pregnancy. The parents complained to the US military and received a compensation form to fill out. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Spreading the word Nov 15, 2009
The Anaconda Work and Residential Enterprises, or AWARE, recently launched a quarterly magazine dedicated to deleting these apostrophes, targeted especially to those with developmental disabilities. After six issues, "Apostrophe" magazine is growing in size and content. (Montana Standard, MT)
Bethesda to hold annual banquet in Milwaukee Nov 14, 2009
Bethesda Lutheran Communities will host its annual banquet at the Milwaukee Art Museum on Saturday to honor those who have made positive contributions to the field of developmental disabilities ... Prior to accepting the president position, Eidelmann was the executive director of the Arc of the United States, the nation's largest organization concerned with people with developmental disabilities and their families ... Over the years, Eidelmann has shown a phenomenal commitment to people with... (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
State Mental Hospitals: Move faster to fix mental health care Nov 14, 2009
We must step up the pace of progress seen since a reorganization last summer created the state s new Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD). Aiding citizens who are unable to help themselves is a basic tenet of even the most minimalist vision of governance. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Some Neb. caregivers may be in line for raise Nov 13, 2009
Nebraska's oft-criticized safety net for people with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities may get a small funding increase next year despite Gov. Dave Heineman's recommendation to keep funding flat ... For too long, groups that provide services to people with developmental disabilities, the elderly, and other vulnerable Nebraskans have been the "orphan child" in the state budget, getting cut when savings are needed, said Sen. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Language Support In Schools Vital For Children With Autism Nov 13, 2009
Title of the thesis: Literacy and comprehension in school-aged children: Studies on autism and other developmental disabilities. Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)
Breakfast with Santa slated Dec. 5 Nov 12, 2009
The King s Daughters School is a residential school that has been serving children with developmental disabilities for more than 50 years. ABOUT THE KING S DAUGHTERS SCHOOL. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Letter: We cant afford more cuts Nov 11, 2009
I participated in a recent vigil in Gov. Patrick s office sponsored by ARC and Massachusetts Families Organizing for Change to advocate saving what s left of our diminishing safety net for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a result of the continuing fiscal crisis, more than 10,000 of these individuals have already lost some or all essential services including employment, day programs, family supports and transportation central to their lives. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
State Capitol week in review Nov 11, 2009
3 million in spending cuts, which will postpone the opening of a unit for inmates with mental illnesses and developmental disabilities. Construction of the special needs unit in Malvern is very close to completion, but the budget cuts will force the delay of its opening until the department has enough funding to pay salaries and continuing costs of operating it. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Ga. to Ban Smoking at Mental Hospitals Nov 11, 2009
Tom Wilson, spokesman for the state Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, said people with serious mental illness tend to die 25 years younger than the general public in part because of their smoking. But some mental health experts say it's not a good idea to take away a coping mechanism from a person already in emotional distress. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Abracadabra! Find Answers on Autism in Magic Nov 11, 2009
An estimated 1 in 150 children -- or about 1 percent of all children -- are diagnosed with , a group of developmental disabilities that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges, according to the in Atlanta. The CDC considers autism an urgent public concern and says the sheer numbers warrant a concerted national response. (ABC News)
Good Neighbor Winners Help Those in Need Nov 11, 2009
For more than 20 years, Cindy Johnson has volunteered and lobbied at the local, state and national levels for The Arc of Minnesota, an organization that advocates on behalf of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Motivated by her own experience as the mother and sister of people with disabilities, Johnson s passion is enabling people to live, learn, work, and play in their own communities rather than be resigned to life in an institution. (Realtor Magazine Online)
Questions linger in wake of fire Nov 9, 2009
Earlier this fall, the state Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities tore down the house's charred remains, filled in the foundation, covered it with topsoil and planted grass seed. Now, the site is nothing more than an empty grass lot, near a parking lot along Route 30 across the street from the Wells school district. (Albany Times Union)
Overweight Mothers Linked to Infant Heart Defects Nov 9, 2009
"Congenital heart defects are the most common types of birth defect, and among all birth defects, they are a leading cause of illness, death and medical expenditures," said Dr. Edwin Trevathan, a CDC expert on birth defects and developmental disabilities. The CDC, the U.S. government's disease watchdog, recommends that overweight women work with their doctors to achieve a healthy weight before pregnancy. (MEDLINEplus)
Breakfast With ... Stedman Graham Nov 9, 2009
ARC supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Mr. Graham was chosen, in part, because he grew up with siblings who had disabilities. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Developmental delay could stem from nicotinic receptor deletion Nov 9, 2009
Funding for this work came from the National Institutes of Health; the Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Research Center; the Rare Disease Clinical Research Consortia; and the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education. When the embargo lifts, the report will be available at. (EurekAlert!)
Molinaro advises Camphill on funding options Nov 9, 2009
We have 104 people in the village with developmental disabilities. Of those, probably thirteen percent of families have the ability to support us, said John Baring, a community member at the village, during a tour of the 600 acres and around 50 buildings that is Camphill Village. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Fallout more costly than treatment Nov 8, 2009
A study by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University found that alcohol abuse and other drug problems drive 70 percent of spending on child welfare, 77 percent on criminal justice, 66 percent on juvenile justice, 25 percent on health, 51 percent on mental health and 9 percent of developmental disabilities expenditures in state agency budgets. So it would be penny-wise and pound-foolish to cut funding on addiction services -- investments that could reduce the... (Albany Times Union)
ResCare 3Q profit up Nov 7, 2009
ResCare, which provides home care to the elderly and people with disabilities, and education, vocational training and job-placement services to people with developmental disabilities, has more than 46,000 employees across the nation. It operates in 39 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany, Haiti, Canada, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Charred house end of the road for bus-riding Cub Scout Nov 6, 2009
Michael, who has developmental disabilities, says he told the driver he didn t live at the charred home, which has been boarded up and still has yellow police tape strewn across the front lawn. But he didn t even listen, Michael said Thursday. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
ResCare Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results Nov 6, 2009
It also offers residential and support services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and provides education, vocational training and job placement for people of all ages and skill levels. Based in Louisville, Kentucky, ResCare and its more than 46,000 dedicated employees serve daily more than 65,000 people in 39 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and in a growing number of international locations. (Primezone Releases)
Northeast Arc: new name reflects a broader mission Nov 6, 2009
After 55 years and a rich history of providing programs and services for adults and children living with developmental disabilities, the North Shore Arc has changed its name and is now the Northeast Arc ... The organization was a legally formed in 1955 as the Association for Retarded Children, after a year of formal gatherings by a group of parent volunteers who united to create programs for their sons and daughters living with developmental disabilities. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Paterson seeks budget help from GOP Nov 6, 2009
Shameka Andrews of the Self Advocacy Association of N.Y., speaks with family members and people with developmental disabilities during a vigil outside Gov.. Paterson seeks budget help from GOP. (Albany Times Union)
OOK Advisors creates Texas large-cap fund Nov 5, 2009
The nonprofit launched by Geary and his wife Joni works to establish and provide more treatment options in Oklahoma and Texas for children with developmental disabilities, including autism. In other news, Geary says OOK Advisors plans to focus on launching a Texas mid-cap exchange traded fund within the next two months. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Let it ride for children's home Nov 5, 2009
This year, the organization wants to raise more than 20,000 to support programs that assist children and their families as they deal with developmental disabilities or work their way through the court system. Though some people will walk away with cash winnings, Hayes admitted he prefers if the odds remain in the house's favor. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Golisano grant lifts Rochester foundation Nov 4, 2009
The focus was on campus-cased options for young adults with developmental disabilities and to encourage more opportunities for them experience the higher education environment. Golisano, who found , has been a significant benefactor to charity, including $14 million to Golisano Children s Hospital at the University of Rochester Medical Center. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
CDC Study Links 2 Antibiotics to Birth Defects Nov 4, 2009
But pregnant women should not be overly worried if they need an antibiotic to treat an infection during pregnancy, stressed the study's lead author, Krista Crider, a geneticist with the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, part of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ... D., geneticist, National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta; Jennifer Wu, M.D., obstetrician-gynecologist,... (MEDLINEplus)
Nonprofit ARCAs greenhouses go solar Nov 4, 2009
ARCA serves people with developmental disabilities and operates six greenhouses in Corrales. Four are dedicated to its La Paloma program, where the nonprofit trains clients in work skills while growing more than 15,000 geraniums and pointsettias each year for sale. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Darrin Mills named to fair board post Nov 3, 2009
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger made a flurry of appointments that were announced Tuesday that included positions on several State Council on Developmental Disabilities boards, the State Parks and Recreation Commission and the 39th District Agricultural Association Board of Directors, also known as the Calaveras County Fair Board. The Governor extended the terms of current members Gay Callan and Ron Aschwanden and added Darrin Mills to the board. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Latest budget cuts go too deep to the core Nov 3, 2009
We are no longer talking about "trimming the fat" or "tightening our belts." In the field in which I work, providing services under the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, the governor is proposing an unprecedented level of damage and destruction. Readers should first understand that we have already taken a number of cuts. (Albany Times Union)
'A Shared Sacrifice' Nov 3, 2009
The proposal left some programs and parts of agencies unscathed: the Beatrice State Developmental Center - which actually saved $6 million by getting an extra two months of federal funding before losing it Sept. 23; child protection workers for the Department of Health and Human Services; funding for those on the developmental disabilities waiting list; the Department of Corrections; and the State Patrol. Most other departments will feel the sting, Heineman said, including his own office ... (Nebraska Statepaper)
Benihana Partners With Best Buddies and FIJI Water To Kick-off a Season of Giving Nov 3, 2009
"We are thrilled that Benihana and FIJI Water are supporting Best Buddies' mission of providing friendships, jobs and leadership opportunities to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and encouraging others to do the same," said Anthony Kennedy Shriver, founder and chairman of Best Buddies International ... Best Buddies is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
New mental health director faces difficult task, critics Nov 2, 2009
Dr. Frank Shelp, commissioner of the state Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, inherited services that had been buried in the state s sprawling bureaucracy, and which were loaded with problems. The U.S. Justice Department last year found dangerous conditions that caused preventable deaths, injuries and illnesses for patients in the state's mental hospitals. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
At special party, Halloween joy lives on Nov 2, 2009
Two of her three children are involved in the ARC program of Greater Plymouth, a nonprofit that provides support to those with developmental disabilities and their families. I don t know how much they can cut, she said. (Boston Globe)
News from the YMCA: Oct. 30 online edition Oct 31, 2009
Class will help to develop basic motor skills, such as kicking, dribbling, throwing and catching for children with developmental disabilities. Program will run Thursdays at 3 p.m., starting Nov. 5. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
USE COMMENTARY: Budget cuts pose danger Oct 31, 2009
As the CEO of an agency that provides services to individuals with developmental disabilities, I know the faces behind future budget cuts ... They are men and women with developmental disabilities working hard to find their niche in a society where they are often invisible. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Dwyer: October legislative update Oct 30, 2009
Also, the National Background Checks Bill is legislation that I strongly support as it requires anyone working with someone with special needs or developmental disabilities to undergo national background checks as a requirement before employment. This legislation reassures us that the people that we have working with our most vulnerable citizens are law-abiding citizens. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
Pillsbury House in Danvers continues mission for seniors Oct 30, 2009
This grant will support seniors living with developmental disabilities on Collins Street, she said. North Shore Elder Services. (Danvers Herald, MA)
State Officials Defend Mental Hospital Plans Oct 30, 2009
Tom Wilson, a spokesman for the state Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, says the state has until Jan. 15 to be in significant compliance with the settlement. . (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Patrick to end nearly 1,000 jobs Oct 30, 2009
We re psyched, said Leo Sarkissian, executive director of The Arc, which advocates for 180,000 individuals and families with intellectual and developmental disabilities. No one likes a cut, but this is good. (Boston Globe)
Bills to curb shock treatments again encounter resistance Oct 29, 2009
The group, which represents people with developmental disabilities, opposes what s been described as a compromise bill that would increase regulation, said Noble, a Winchester resident whose 19-year-old son suffers from Down s Syndrome. For the Arc, as for many people, it s a moral issue, it s about people with disabilities and a violation of their civil rights, she said. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
State defends plan for psychiatric hospitals Oct 29, 2009
Tom Wilson, a spokesman for the state Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, said the state has until Jan. 15 to be in "significant compliance" with the settlement. Judging the outcome at this point is premature, he said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
GU to Launch Disability Studies Program in 2010 Oct 28, 2009
IDSP will contain three tracks: developmental disabilities, early intervention and mental health systems of care for children of youth. The IDSP provides graduate students with the proper skills to assume leadership roles in disability service, research, public policy and advocacy. (The Hoya, Washington DC)
Center to open for inclusive education Oct 27, 2009
The money will go toward the Lawrence B. Taishoff Center for Inclusive Higher Education, in the School of Education for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities ... OnCampus works with Syracuse city adults with developmental disabilities. (Daily Orange, NY)
Best from Sunday Oct 26, 2009
Traditional and Contemporary Gospel Brunch - With this brunch, organizers hope to help spread awareness about Advantage Behavioral Health Systems' services for people with mental illnesses, developmental disabilities and alcohol- and substance-abuse issues. Mr. Carroll Frederick Norris of Commerce, Georgia, is pleased to announce the engagement of his daughter, Elizabeth Ruth Norris, to Bradley Dale Heins, of Cuthbert, Georgia, son of Don and Merrie Heins of Corning, New York, formerly of... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Junkmans Gems Oct 25, 2009
Recently 20% budget cuts were announced for the Senior Nutrition Program, and Developmental Disabilities Programs. Like most people I blamed the state legislators for this travesty, but I was wrong. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Georgia ignores ethics rule Oct 25, 2009
Patel, for example, was expressly barred from accepting fees from a vendor, said Tom Wilson, a spokesman for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. The newly created agency took over the hospitals in July. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Today's Best Bets Oct 25, 2009
With this brunch, organizers hope to help spread awareness about Advantage Behavioral Health Systems' services for people with mental illnesses, developmental disabilities and alcohol- and substance-abuse issues. $22. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Knights of Columbus brave the elements for a cause Oct 24, 2009
The charity drive supports children with physical and developmental disabilities ... The money raised from the Tootise Roll Drive goes to the State Office of the Knights of Columbus, where it is then distributed in support of children eighteen and younger with physical and developmental disabilities. (Beacon Villager, MA)
Ahh-ktoberfest: Enjoy street party, kid's carnival, lots of German fare Oct 23, 2009
A portion of proceeds from the Cocoa Village Oktoberfest will go to Bridges, a nonprofit organization that helps children and adults with developmental disabilities. Contact Shrum at 242-3612 or. (Florida Today)
Chris Brown is back Oct 23, 2009
I believe Chris fans will be equally inspired to support Best Buddies mission to provide opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities once they see his enthusiasm and commitment to the cause and just how much his efforts mean to our participants. . (The Palm Beach Post)
Big Wave draft EIR released Oct 23, 2009
The proposed development calls for a three-story compound along Airport Boulevard in Princeton consisting of office space for lease and a wellness center for people with developmental disabilities. The land is currently used for agriculture. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
State House Weekly Roundup: Superseding events Oct 21, 2009
Most visibly to the governor and his aides, folks with developmental disabilities have been camped out in the Corner Office for more than a week to protest looming program cuts. Patrick s somber budget presser was necessitated by an estimated $600 million tumble in the projected fiscal 2010 tax receipts, even after/maybe in part because of the 25-percent hike in the state s share of sales known as Charley s Tax after the House, led by Ways and Means chief Charles Murphy, championed the increase. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
1,600 on waiting list for in-home care Oct 21, 2009
The Intellectual Disabilities/Developmental Disabilities waiver provides services for people with mental or developmental disabilities who are eligible for nursing-home or institutional care through Medicaid ... Department of Mental Health: Intellectual Disabilities/Developmental Disabilities (ID/DD) Waiver. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Chris Brown 'Fan Appreciation' Tour Dates Confirmed Oct 21, 2009
" The tour begins at the House of Blues in Houston on November 14 and ends December 15 in New York.A portion of the proceeds from this tour will be donated to Founded by Anthony Kennedy Shriver in 1989, Best Buddies is a non-profit organization devoted to providing friendships, jobs and leadership opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. While on tour, Chris plans to visit with Best Buddies participants, as well as encourage his fans to consider volunteering... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Young faces challenger in Taghkanic Oct 21, 2009
Kids grown, Young took an RN position with COARC a programming agency for those with developmental disabilities in Columbia County. She first ran for supervisor in 1987 while at COARC until politics got in the way. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
State agencies weigh in on 15% cut scenario Oct 20, 2009
Officials would have to reduce or eliminate services for the elderly, domestic-violence victims and people with developmental disabilities ... Eliminating services that support independent living for elderly people and early intervention for children with developmental disabilities. (AZCentral -- News)
Beacon Hill Roll Call: Legislature debates animal control laws Oct 20, 2009
MENTAL RETARDATION - The Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities held a hearing on legislation eliminating the words mental retardation from the state s law books and replacing them with the words "developmental disabilities" (H 176). The Legislature last year changed the name of the Department of Mental Retardation to the Department of Developmental Services. (Needham Tab, MA)
Arc of Massachusetts to rally tomorrow, Oct. 20 Oct 20, 2009
The Arc, the largest advocacy organization working on behalf of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, represents 180,000 individuals and families in Massachusetts. It has 21 chapters across the state and works with 60 other organizations to advance services for individuals with disabilities. (Danvers Herald, MA)
A colonel’s new mission Oct 20, 2009
She s very wise and very insightful, and she blends several different worlds together that you wouldn t expect to be together, said Gary Blumenthal, head of the Association of Developmental Disabilities Providers. She s just a unique character with a real passion of the work she s involved in, whether it s the military or human services. (Boston Globe)
At your service Oct 19, 2009
The Arc of Volusia: Services and programs for Volusia County residents with developmental disabilities. 386-274-4736. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
DSS to hold open house, introduce new programs Oct 19, 2009
Children age out at 21, but many who have been in foster care for much of their lives need additional help, especially those with developmental disabilities or who wouldn t be able to live independently. This is a proactive approach. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
No jail sentences, but plenty of hurt for DDSO defendants Oct 18, 2009
Leonard did have a point, and the state Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities has already taken that into consideration, Weinstein said ... Here are the actions taken by the state Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities to prevent any similar conduct. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
