…the use of electric skin shock as used at the JRC once, saying that they “determined that these devices present an unreasonable and substantial risk of illness or injury.” We…
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…Andre’s Law to stop New York residents from being sent to the JRC, to keeping you updated about changes to the Settings Rule, we can make community living for all…
…spend money, so we are able to talk about things like this ban. It’s been 8 years since the FDA’s expert panel ruled that the JRC’s electric shock devices are…
…beyond unacceptable. The people with IDD being electrocuted at the JRC for getting out of their chairs don’t have the luxury of indulging Senate politicking. For decades, our community has…
…in the United States, the Judge Rotenberg Center (JRC) of Canton, Massachusetts, uses contingent electric shock devices. However, one organization is too many. These shock devices often cause skin burns…
…suffering. The only facility in the United States that utilizes these devices as an aversive is the Judge Rotenberg Center (JRC) in Massachusetts. Testimony from former residents of the JRC,…
…but we also need all self-advocates and allies to submit your own public comments! The JRC’s supporters will undoubtedly be submitting comments of their own; it is crucial that the…
The full letter is available as a PDF here. July 8, 2024 Honorable Members of the House Appropriations Committee Dear Representative: We, the undersigned, engage in advocacy and education on…
