DSM ?

Recently we needed to move our Morningside Library to make room for two new staff.   On the plus side it was a good move because the material really needed to be gone through and purged of the out- of-date periodicals, books, and other material.  In the end we purged the Library down from three bookcases […]

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Armageddon

The state government revenues are not making expectations because this recovery is stalled. The national pundits are questioning whether this is a double-dip or another recession. Our local economic vitality indicators look abysmal. Obviously expectation of generated tax revenue dropping has prompted the Governor to call on state agencies to present 10 percent reduction packages […]

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State’s Rights or National Leadership concerning individual rights?

Where are we headed with public policy concerning institutions for individuals with developmental disabilities in Washington State and throughout our nation? In a recent post to this blog I asked the question about when are we going to close our state institutions, but the whole country needs to consider public policy around the freedoms of […]

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Big Disability Elephant in the Room

I just returned from the Association for Persons in Supported Employment (APSE) Conference. [More information about the organization is available at http://www.apse.org/. One of their initiatives is Employment First which establishes the idea that integrated competitive employment is the first option for all individuals regardless of disability level or support needs. It is exciting that […]

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Posted in Disability Policy, State Policy