Eunice Shriver remembered as ‘fearless warrior’ Aug 15, 2009
Along the narrow street in this Cape Cod village, more than 100 adults with developmental disabilities placed their right hands over their heart, beside the Special Olympics medals they wore in tribute to a woman who fought tirelessly on their behalf. Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who died Tuesday at the age of 88, was remembered as a fearless warrior for the voiceless who with singular compassion and force of will championed the rights of the intellectually disabled. (Boston Globe)
Two local groups get funding Aug 13, 2009
With an annual budget of 3 million, Spring Meadow Resources provides various levels of support to more than 100 adults with developmental disabilities, including residential and supported living services, day programs and recreation programs. Much of Spring Meadow s work is funded through the Department of Public Health and Human Services, but Sauer said rising costs are tough to keep pace with. (Helena Independent Record)
Six nonprofits snag development grants Aug 13, 2009
It provides ongoing support to more than 100 adults with developmental disabilities through education, residential and supported-living services, recreational activities and assistance so they can make informed choices. Foundations that have donated money to the Montana Nonprofit Connections for these grants and others are: O.P. and W.E. Edwards Foundation, Luise Hass Fund, Kelley Family Foundation, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Mountain Sky Guest Ranch Fund, Oro y Plata Foundation, Solid Rock... (Helena Independent Record)
Cyr becomes Cardinal Cushing School music teacher Aug 5, 2009
While a graduate student, she worked with individuals of all ages with a variety of needs and backgrounds, including children and adults with developmental disabilities and psychiatric disorders. She earned her bachelor of arts degree in music from Mount Holyoke College. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Disabled housing community plans to be discussed Aug 3, 2009
According to the group s Web site, Sycamore Ridge will provide housing, employment and recreational services to adults with developmental disabilities. The group was founded in 1997 as the Charter Autism Foundation and for most of its history financed or created programs for children with autism. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Charles River Center in Needham receives high-level certifications Jul 28, 2009
Founded in 1956 by a group of parents with children with special needs, the Charles River Center provides employment and job training, residential homes, therapeutic day programs and recreational programs for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Today, approximately 500 individuals and families from about 15 communities, including Needham, Newton, Norwood, Dedham, Weston, Wellesley, Westwood, Natick and Framingham, participate in Charles River programs. (Needham Tab, MA)
Genetic marker linked to problem behaviors in adults with developmental disabilities Jul 22, 2009
Public release date: 21-Jul-2009. Contact: Melanie Moran. (EurekAlert!)
Program must be right fit for downtown site Jul 16, 2009
Cuts in state funding for social service agencies has increased the need for a help center for adults with developmental disabilities, according to those who work with people who have such disabilities. However, those funding cuts also have complicated the matter. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Fresno nonprofit cancels $500k in staff bonuses Jul 11, 2009
The agency receives funds from the state to provide services for children and adults with developmental disabilities. This year, it helped about 14,700 people. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Q&A with new School Superintendent George Entwistle Jul 8, 2009
But a seven-year stint on the local school board in his soon-to-be former hometown of Cape Elizabeth, Maine, drew Entwistle back to his days working teaching children, adolescents and adults with developmental disabilities in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Six years ago, he combined the seemingly disparate elements of his professional background Boston University lecturer, human resources manager, psychologist into a successful pitch for the assistant superintendent s job in a five-town... (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Lair named Royals' All-Star Among Us Jun 30, 2009
resident, who has two children with developmental disabilities, founded the Heartstrings Community Foundation in 1999 to offer adults with developmental disabilities job placement for the chance to live meaningful and independent lives. Meanwhile, vote for your favorite players with the at MLB.com and all 30 sites. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Math teacher stars in his 11th Home and Community Options show Jun 18, 2009
Beauty and the Beast, with artistic director Bruce Ramsdell and musical director Harry Mechell, will help support HCO s mission of serving children and adults with developmental disabilities. Mark works really well with our folks with special needs, said HCO Development Director Roger Buege. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Kansas trio up for Royals' All-Star honor Jun 16, 2009
resident, who has two children with developmental disabilities, founded the Heartstrings Community Foundation in 1999 to offer adults with developmental disabilities job placement for the chance to live meaningful and independent lives. Meanwhile, vote for your favorite players with the at MLB.com and all 30 sites, and look for Walt Disney Pictures G-Force All-Star Game ballots at Major League and Minor League ballparks. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Arc golf tournament celebrates Silver Jubilee Jun 6, 2009
Proceeds from the tournament go to help children and adults with developmental disabilities. Registration for the tournament starts at 7:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m.. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Clean energy initiatives for our area May 30, 2009
Camphill Village is a unique residential community where adults with developmental disabilities and dedicated volunteer co-workers share a full life together, and is really almost a small town in itself, with each of the 20 houses containing an extended family of four to six members of the community, two long-term staff members and one to two short-term staff members. The facility itself owns more than 600 acres and has made a huge array of adjustments to help save energy, money and the... (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Hard times getting harder May 30, 2009
The nonprofit organization, which provides services to children and adults with developmental disabilities, last week was anticipating a cut of $500,000 out of a $5 million budget. It could be more, depending on what is decided in Sacramento. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Talking health in Havre May 29, 2009
A variety of issues were raised, including people having to sell off all assets and losing their savings before entering a long-term care facility, finding something to help provide for the needs of adults with developmental disabilities and making sure that children have access to health insurance. Other topics included tort reform, trying to reduce costs caused by lawsuits, the cost of fraud, the cost of duplicating services, the cost of drug companies advertising prescription drugs on... (Havre Daily News, MT)
Scout maestro saying 'goodbye' May 29, 2009
The troop is affiliated with Civitan International, a service group devoted to improving the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities. Mazanec said that the Civitans, of which he is a member, donate 1,800 a yearto support the troop. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Column: A stylish night for Friendship Home May 23, 2009
Reading up on Friendship Home online (gosh I love the Internet) I discovered that it was founded in 1999 with a two-fold mission: Friendship Club provides adults with developmental disabilities the opportunity to share food, fun and friendship with each other, meeting twice a month at locations in Norwell, Duxbury and Quincy. Friendship Home will break ground this summer on the UCC Norwell s property to provide a respite care and activity center where members can participate in day or evening... (Norwell Mariner, MA)
She made the first move - by saving his life May 12, 2009
Neither remembers exactly how many years ago this was - somewhere around 20 - but they know they were attending a summer camp in Napa for adults with developmental disabilities ... Their ceremony took place at the Arc of San Francisco, a resource center in downtown San Francisco for adults with developmental disabilities. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
St. Andrews names ageless St. Louisans May 1, 2009
Fredrick Kenneth Conrad works with , a sheltered workshop employing 360 adults with developmental disabilities. Rosemary Davison is one of the five women who formed Historic Florissant, a nonprofit working to save historic buildings in Florissant. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Council to sell retired CATC buses Apr 18, 2009
Similarly, RCR Inspirations, a Casper nonprofit, wanted to use the bus to transport adults with developmental disabilities to college, jobs and volunteer work in the community. Lastly, Casper Cabs owner Tom Elliott requested buses from the city to operate a discounted taxi service to and from the local bars to help prevent drunken driving and run an airport shuttle during the day. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Flatbread fundraiser helps Great Bay Services help others Apr 16, 2009
For every pizza sold at Flatbread Company on Tuesday, April 21, Great Bay Services will receive a portion of the proceeds, which will go toward helping adults with developmental disabilities in Maine and New Hampshire. It will be the second time the fundraiser has been held at Flatbread. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Alliance Data partners with Special Care Career Services to keep special needs employment steady Apr 15, 2009
SCCS provides services to children and adults with developmental disabilities so they can lead fulfilling lives in their communities. Based out of Farmers Branch, Special Care and Career Services supports families, children and adults with developmental disabilities by providing key services to Collin, Dallas and Denton counties with two age-determined programs: Early Childhood Intervention and Supported Employment Services. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Curt Trnka: Guess who’s coming to Easter? Apr 11, 2009
She works at a group home in the Twin Cities that provides care for adults with developmental disabilities. Last year, the guys went to Champs for Easter dinner. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Local health workers receive honors (45) Apr 8, 2009
One video provides a 10-minute overview of the county s residential treatment program for adults with developmental disabilities. The other, which runs for 50 minutes, is an in-depth look at the program. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Public testifies for funds at state budget hearing Apr 4, 2009
Members and mothers of Autism New Jersey told the committee that although funding is supposedly allocated to support services for adults with developmental disabilities and autism in particular, reality sees no trace of the funds. Parents say that when winter break is over, they can see the deterioration of their child s routine and progress. (The Daily Targum, NJ)
Bessie Hendrick Apr 1, 2009
She was also a teacher at Chatham Trades, a rehabilitation program in Siler City for adults with developmental disabilities. Hedrick also enjoyed traveling. (The Pilot Newspaper)
House rolls out plan for spending cuts Apr 1, 2009
The program serves about 1,900 adults with developmental disabilities and elderly people. Also, the Yakima Valley School, which provides 24-hour care for 100 people with moderate to severe disabilities, would be preserved in the House budget. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Top Senate Democrat says higher ed facing $500 million in cuts Mar 27, 2009
That program serves about 1,900 elderly people and adults with developmental disabilities. But even those programs are reduced significantly in the Senate budget, Brown said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
UNHEALTHY ECONOMY -- Parents worry about state cuts to disabled kids' services Mar 25, 2009
The budget cuts affect Department of Economic Security-affiliated agencies on a number of levels, including reducing provider rates across the board by 10 percent and suspending service to 4,000 children and adults with developmental disabilities statewide. Such cuts have been temporarily delayed by Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Joseph Heilman in a March 11 preliminary injunction - one which could be upheld or overruled next month. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
A shop with a mission Mar 25, 2009
Gifts at Peppermint Place, housed in the sunny yellow building at the intersection of Lexington Street and Trapelo Road, is a training module for Beaverbrook STEP, Inc., a non-profit community support program for adults with developmental disabilities. With more than 30 sites in Waltham, Watertown, Brighton and Brookline, the program helps people maximize their opportunities in the community and provides assistance with daily living, spokeswoman Jessica Kirwan said. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
St. Coletta of Wisconsin is accredited for three years Mar 24, 2009
Founded in 1904 by the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi of Milwaukee, St. Coletta of Wisconsin is a leading service provider for adults with developmental disabilities helping people lead lives enriched by personal choice, inclusion and opportunity. For more information about St. Coletta of Wisconsin, please visit. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Camp New Hope plans new adult day program Mar 24, 2009
NEOGA A half-century ago, adults with developmental disabilities had little choice but to stay inside their residences all day. And history is threatening to be repeated. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Singing makes a difference Feb 25, 2009
Weaver found that in a Sunday school classroom at Briarlake Baptist Church in Decatur, where for years adults with developmental disabilities had been gathering to sing, study the Bible and, well, socialize. Outside of the Special Olympics, there were few social outlets available to them. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Postal Service slights Tenderloin SRO dwellers Feb 24, 2009
Medina, who has a developmental disability, has worked there for the past seven years with the help of the Arc of San Francisco, a nonprofit resource that provides work guidance for adults with developmental disabilities. On Monday Medina was wearing orange pants, a checked flannel shirt, a flow-ered tie, and a big grin. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Community newsletter: Burlington IDS Valentine's Day dance a big success Feb 20, 2009
The IDS Seniors Program offers retirement opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities who are over age 45. While the program just started this year in Burlington, it has been operating for several years in Racine. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Locals divided on merits of budget Feb 18, 2009
For those in need, the 2009 budget invests $351 million to support income assistance, programs for adults with developmental disabilities, and funding for healthy children and family development. Hansen also promised some major projects would be rolled out in the coming weeks, with help from the federal government. (Canada.com)
