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A federal judge on Monday prohibited the state and a local mental health management office from cutting services to two Wilson-area people with mental illness and developmental disabilities until a full hearing on their lawsuit seeking to continue independent living.
The Arc of North Carolina Check out the housing in New Berrn!
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Affordable housing is also a reality for some people with disabilities.
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Friday, December 11, 2009
Disability Rights Group Files Federal Lawsuit
Raleigh, NC –
On Friday, December 11, 2009, Disability Rights North Carolina (DRNC) filed suit in federal district court on behalf of two clients, Marlo M. and Durwood W., naming the
Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Servi...ces and the Director of the Beacon Center as defendants. The plaintiffs in the lawsuit are two individuals withdisabilities who were notified that a large measure of the state-funded services that permit them to live in the community are being terminated.
Follow the link to read the press release about this lawsuit.
www.disabilityrightsnc.org
The Arc of North Carolina National Advocacy Opportunity on Early Childhood Education
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Call the White House and Tell the Obama Administration that Funding Early Childhood Education Programs is Important!
The Arc of North Carolina
We need your help!
The Governor, members of the General Assembly, Department of Health Human Services staff and LME Directors need to know how the cuts in funding for mental health, developmental disabilities and substance abuse services impact the lives of people with disabilities, and their ability to live in the co...mmunity. Your story is important! Help us collect a thousand stories through this survey to share with policy makers. Please take a few minutes and complete the survey. Follow the link below. There is a survey for people receiving MHDDSAS services, one for providers and one for employees. These surveys are only about NC disability services.
campaign.constantcontact.com
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TODAY (DECEMBER 3) IS A NATIONAL CALL IN DAY FOR THE CLASS ACT!!!!!
MAKE TWO CALLS TODAY
PLEASE CALL SENATOR HAGAN AND SENATOR BURR!
Background:The U.S. Senate is now debating its health care reform bill, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. And while the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (...CLASS) Act has stayed in the bill this far, it could be stripped from the bill any day now. In fact, we just learned that there will be an amendment to eliminate the CLASS Act from the bill.
Take Action Today Please. Follow the link for information and phone numbers
capwiz.com
www.arcoforange.org
The Festival of Trees is open to the public Wednesday, December 2nd - Saturday, December 5th. As you journey through the magical Christmas Tree Forest wonder at the imagination and creativity of local vignette and tree designers you will experience new and old friends of the community. ...
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The Arc of Orange County, a nonprofit advocacy group, will submit an application for funding the project this month, Executive Director Robin Baker wrote in an e-mail to Mayor Kevin Foy.
The Arc of North Carolina Partners in Policymaking applications being accepted. Deadline is December 1.
www.ncpartnersinpolicymaking.com
The North Carolina Partners in Policymaking™ program helps open the door for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and family members to participate in the public discussion of principles and policies that affect their lives and their role in the community. ...
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The CDC announced that people with disabilities and their caregivers are a priority group for receiving H1N1 vaccine.CDC H1N1 Flu | 2009 H1N1 Flu Information for People with Disabilities and Their Caregivers or Person
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CDC H1N1 Flu | 2009 H1N1 Flu Information for People with Disabilities and Their Caregivers or Person
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The Arc of North Carolina Read this exciting press relase from The National Institutes of Health about Fragile X
Clinical Tests Begin on Medication to Correct Fragile X Defect, November 2, 2009 News Release - Nati
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NIH-supported scientists at Seaside Therapeutics in Cambridge, Mass., are beginning a clinical trial of a potential medication designed to correct a central neurochemical defect underlying Fragile X syndrome, the most common inherited cause of intellectual disability. ...
The Arc of North Carolina The Exceptional Children's Assistance Center (ECAC) is holding some great workshops in November on a variety of topics. Take a look at the calendar.
www.calendarwiz.com
The Arc of North Carolina There's information on the Division's website about self-determination in the Supports Waiver. There's also a video. Check it out!
www.ncdhhs.gov
DMH/DD/SAS provides oversight for the mental health substance abuse and developmental disability services statewide.
The Arc of North Carolina The Divsion is hosting 6 forums across the state to explain self-determination in the Supports Waiver. Please see the flyer for information.
72.167.22.100
The Arc of North Carolina Is there something you want to know about the various housing options for people with disabilities? Read and download The Arc of NC's resource guide, "A Closer Look at Housing Choices".
www.arcnc.org
This housing resource guide is designed to help people with developmental disabilities and their families navigate the the housing system and find housing that meets their needs and fulfills their dreams. ...
