Info On SB 254, The Bill To Close Montana Developmental Center
SB 254 creates a
responsible process to shift services for people with developmental
disabilities into community settings and close the Montana Developmental
Center.
This
bill, sponsored by Sen. Mary Caferro would appoint two representatives
of community providers, two parents or guardians of recently discharged
residents from MDC, and advocates from MCDD and DRM to a committee to
write a plan to close MDC that assures that services are appropriate,
that the people are served, and the communities are kept safe.
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MATR News: Disability Rights Montana Attorneys Alexandra Volkerts and Andree Larose Win... - 0 views
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On June 7th, 2011, Disability Rights Montana (DRM) http://www.disabilityrightsmt.org and its client were honored in Baltimore at the annual National Disability Rights Network and TASC conference as Advocates of the Year for the work of two of DRM's senior attorneys, Alexandra Volkerts (Missoula) and Andree Larose (Helena).
Crisis system well serves community, man on bridge - 0 views
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Wednesday's edition of the Independent Record contained a dramatic story and a picture of a Helena man in crisis on the U.S. 12 overpass on Interstate 15. The community of Helena deserves to know the good news and the untold story behind the picture in the paper. The untold story is that all the different pieces of Helena's crisis response system worked well and this man is now safe and receiving the support he needs. He was treated with dignity and respect.
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What:
The purpose of Montana PAK is to develop a monthly forum for parents to collaborate and receive information about special education advocacy and the federal/state laws that protect their children. In addition, PAK aims to provide a public medium to discuss educational concerns and to raise awareness about the scope of services, as well as local resources, which are available for children. Developed in partnership with Disability Rights Montana (DRM) and Parents, Let's Unite for Kids (PLUK) When:
Saturday, February 9, 2013
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Mountain Where:
Business Development Center, Conference Room
305 West Mercury St.
Butte, MT 59701 Cost:
Free. If you would like to attend, but need some support with child supervision, transportation, etc. call the PLUK office at 800-222-7585