Santabarbara, disability advocates sound alarm on lawsuit
The Daily Gazette
Assemblymember Angelo Santabarbara and disability advocates warn that a proposed federal resolution would eliminate requirements for states to fund community-based services for people with disabilities, potentially reviving institutionalization. The change could jeopardize programs like Wildwood, which provide essential support and integration for individuals with disabilities. The Justice Department's proposed resolution aligns with a recent memo that has raised concerns among disability rights groups.
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