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Friday, May 11, 2018

Caregiver Shortage Forcing Young People With Disabilities Into Institutions

A chronic and deepening shortage of home care workers is forcing scores of younger people with disabilities to move into sterile and highly restrictive institutions, including nursing homes. Read More >

cnoe at 12:46 PM

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cnoe: Raised in New Mexico in the 50's & 60's. Worked with public school programs for students with disabilities for 30+ years, mostly as a director of special education. Worked for 2 years at a small residential state school for individuals with mental retardation. Now working with a state project that provides training and information for parents of children with disabilities. I was on the board of the state association for directors of special education. I also volunteered with ARC of Texas, the Special Olympics program at various levels. There is lots I do not know, but I do have experience and contacts.

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