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ASAN-Kentucky Comment on New HCBS Waiver Regulations

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by Kristen Guin, ASAN-Kentucky I am writing on behalf of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network regarding the recent proposed new administrative regulations (907 KAR 12:010) for Kentucky’s Supports for Community Living 1915(c) Medicaid waiver. We are pleased to support the following segment on employment for individuals with disabilities. Section 4(9)(b)(4)(e):...

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Joint Letter to Gov. Gregoire Urging Against Appealing M.R. v. Dreyfus to the Supreme Court

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August 28, 2012  Dear Governor Gregoire: On behalf of the undersigned national disability rights and aging organizations  representing millions of Americans with disabilities, we strongly urge you not to file a petition  for certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of M.R. v. Dreyfus. 1 Filing a petition for...

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Autreat is Coming!

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Autreat is coming up quickly on July 2nd-6th this year in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Autreat is a retreat style conference by and for Autistics. Run by Autism Network International (ANI), Autreat has become an autistic community tradition and fostered the ongoing development of autistic culture. While allies of Autistics are...

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The Judge Rotenberg Center on Trial, Part 7

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by Shain Neumeier The medical malpractice case over the use of electric shock and restraints on Andre McCollins at the Judge Rotenberg Center in 2002 went to the jury on Monday, 23 April. Even without any further witness testimony, however, the jury was only able to deliberate for 30 minutes,...

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