VOR Advocacy Letters

Letter from Lanny Edelsohn to the Washington Post on Biased Reporting Opposing 14(c)

Sep 20, 2024 | VOR Advocacy Letters

Lanny Edelsohn wrote the following to the Washington Post in response to biased reporting on 14(c) programs. September 10, 2024 Mr. William Lewis Chief Executive Officer – Washington Post Dear Mr. Lewis, I was shocked and saddened after reading the three articles in the Washington Post related to…

VOR Comments to PCPID March, 2024

Mar 11, 2024 | VOR Advocacy Letters

The President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities is meeting on March 21, 2024. In advance of that meeting, the committee has requested that any concerned parties submit comments. Unfortunately, the committee has limited comments to 1500 characters, perhaps a reflection on how…

VOR Comments to DOJ Requiring Medical Diagnostic Equipment under the ADA

Feb 9, 2024 | VOR Advocacy Letters

The Department of Justice has sought comments in a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking requiring Medical Diagnostic Equipment be available to persons with disabilities under the ADA.

Response to Senate Committee on Aging "Celebrating Olmstead" Panel

Jun 30, 2023 | VOR Advocacy Letters

By Carole Sherman On June 20, 2023, the Senate Special Committee on Aging, chaired by Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) convened a panel to "Celebrate Olmstead". The panel clearly misrepresented the Olmstead Decision, and joyfully celebrated their own re-interpretation of the decision. In response, long-time…

VOR Letter to DOL Supporting Sheltered Workshops & 14(c)

Jun 28, 2023 | VOR Advocacy Letters

In May, 2023, a collaborative of self-advocates, disability "rights" organizations, the National Disabilty Rights Network, and others wrote a letter to the Department of Labor calling for the elimination of 14(c) programs and sheltered workshops for people with I/DD and autism. The people who…

A Personal Comment on PCPID Meeting, May 1, 2023

May 5, 2023 | VOR Advocacy Letters

VOR's Dawn Kovacovich shared her thoughts on the May 1, 2023 Meeting of the President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities. Please click here to read Dawn's comments

VOR Comments to Senate HELP Committee on Workforce Crisis

Mar 20, 2023 | VOR Advocacy Letters

On February 16, 2023, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, & Pensions (HELP) Committee held its first hearing on the health care workforce crisis. The meeting focused on the shortage of doctors and nurses, especially the imprnding retirement of most of the nursing force in the years ahead and…

VOR submits comments to CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices

Mar 20, 2023 | VOR Advocacy Letters

On February 22, 2023, VOR's former President Sam Friedman submiitted comments and recommendations to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). VOR's comments are available here

Save Sheltered Workshops in Minnesota

Mar 20, 2023 | VOR Advocacy Letters

VOR's Dawn Kovakovich submitted testimony to Minnesota' House Human Services Finance Committee in opposition to provisions in HF2847. Please read her testimony here and download her daughter Laura's letter to the committee here.

VOR Comments to ACL Proposal Supporting Family Caregivers

Nov 25, 2022 | VOR Advocacy Letters

VOR has submitted comments to the Administration for Community Living (ACL) on its proposal supporting family caregivers.

VOR Comments to the Republican Caucus in the House Energy & Commerce Committee

Aug 18, 2022 | VOR Advocacy Letters

The Republican members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee submitted a policy statement recently and asked for the public to submit comments. VOR found several points of agreement, and several policies that we believe should be expanded to ensure that they cover the needs of the entire…

VOR Letter Supporting Parent Caregivers

Jun 2, 2022 | VOR Advocacy Letters

Due to the shortage of Direct Support Professionals during the Covid Pandemic, the State of Oregon responded to the public health emergency by paying parent caregivers to stay home and provide care for their family membrs with I/DD and autism. As these provisions are set to expire soon, families…

VOR Statement to Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regarding Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility

Mar 31, 2022 | VOR Advocacy Letters

VOR has submitted a statement to the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regarding proposals to change the "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility", also known as the Public Charge Rule.

VOR Supports the Coalition for the Preservation of Employment Choice

Feb 1, 2022 | VOR Advocacy Letters

VOR has joined forces with the Coalition to Protect Employment Choice, a group of advocates dedicated to preserving employment opportunities for people with I/DD for whom competitive integrated employment may not be an option. The Coalition has recently released a white paper outlining their…

David Axelrod's Letter to NY Times, July 4, 2021

Jul 16, 2021 | VOR Advocacy Letters

On July 4, 2021, David Axelrod wrote guest essay to the NY Times entitled "When It Comes To People Like My Daughter, One Size Does Not Fit All". The link to Mr. Axelrod's letter may be found here.

VOR Response to ACLU/SEIU Call for Cuts to Congregate Care

Jul 6, 2020 | VOR Advocacy Letters

In a petition dated June 23, 2020 filed with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the ACLU, SEIU, and several partner groups outlined concerns with the federal response to the novel coronavirus epidemic and used these concerns to call for a 50 percent reduction in congregate care…

VOR - MFP Letters to the Senate Finance Committee

Apr 16, 2020 | VOR Advocacy Letters

In March, 2020 VOR's Legislative Committee sent a letter to the Senate Finance Committee, asking for an opportunity to provide testimony from families whose loved ones’ interests, health and welfare are directly impacted by the Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Program. VOR continues to speak…

Open Letter to Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf

Oct 25, 2019 | VOR Advocacy Letters

VOR has sent a letter to Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf, supporting the residents and famiiies of the Polk and White Haven Developmental Centers. Read VOR's letter here

VOR Letter to the American Psychiatric Association on Proposed Changes to the DSM-5

Aug 16, 2019 | VOR Advocacy Letters

VOR has wrtitten a letter to the American Psychiatric Association opposing a request by AAIDD that would further dilute the defiition of intellectual disabilities. Read VOR's letter to the APA here

VOR Response to National Council on Disability's Position on Guardianship and Supported Decision Making

Nov 21, 2018 | VOR Advocacy Letters

In March of 2018, the National Council on Disability issued a position paper, "Beyond Guardianship, Toward Alternatives That Promote Greater Self-Determination". In September, VOR's Issues Oversight Committee submitted a report on our position and findings regarding that report. VOR's Response is…

Additional Written Testimony Submitted to House Subcommittee on Constitution and Civil Rights

Mar 16, 2018 | VOR Advocacy Letters

Further written testimony submitted to the committee is available here

VOR Comments on HHS Strategic Plan FY 2018-2022

Oct 26, 2017 | VOR Advocacy Letters

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently published a draft of their Strategic Plan for FY 2018-2022. The plan fails to mention ICF's or to acknowledge the specific needs of people with I/DD. VOR has submitted point-by-point comments to each of the goals and strategies…

Comments to the Department of Education

Sep 22, 2017 | VOR Advocacy Letters

The U.S. Department of Education recently issued a request for comments, in response to Executive Order 13777, which requires federal agencies to to evaluate and implement measures to lower regulatory burdens on the American people. On September 20, VOR's Caroline Lahrmann and Jill Barker submitted…

VOR Response to DOJ Request for Comment

Aug 18, 2017 | VOR Advocacy Letters

The U.S. Department of Justice recently issued a request for comments, in response to Executive Order 13777, which requires federal agencies to to evaluate and implement measures to lower regulatory burdens on the American people. On August 14, VOR submitted comments. Click here to VOR's Comments…

VOR Letter to HHS and CMS

Apr 14, 2017 | VOR Advocacy Letters

On March 14, 2017, Secretary Tom Price and CMS Administrator Seema Verma sent a letter to the Nations' Governors concerning their goals for making changes to Medicaid. VOR President Caroline Lahrmann wrote back in response to Secretary Price and Administrator Verma. Administrator Verma replied on…

VOR Comments To CMS' Request For Information

Jan 11, 2017 | VOR Advocacy Letters

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently requested submissions and recommendations for how they might improve service in HCBS Waiver settings. VOR's comments focused on the need to expand and improve services for people not well suited to group homes as a way to imporve the…

VOR Comments to ACL on 5-Year Plans

Jun 24, 2016 | VOR Advocacy Letters

Earlier this year, the Administration for Community Living - Administration on Intellectual an Developmental Disabilities (ACL-AIDD) requested comments on required 5-year State Plans of State Councils on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD's). The Notice Requesting Comments was published in the…

DRO Letter Governor Kasich July 1, 2014

Mar 26, 2016 | VOR Advocacy Letters

Link to DRO Letter Governor Kasich July 2014

A Letter to the Medically Fragile Subcommittee of the Legislative Task Force on the Regional Centers in Colorado:

Dec 17, 2015 | VOR Advocacy Letters

As the Legal Guardian for a long-term resident at the Wheat Ridge Regional Center, I am well aware of the evolution of services at the regional centers in Colorado. Yes, the regional centers used to be all of the stereotypes of an institution, however this is no longer the case. The regional…

SSA Administrative Funding FY 2016 Conferee Letter

Oct 22, 2015 | VOR Advocacy Letters

October 21, 2015 The Honorable Roy Blunt Chairman, Subcommittee on Labor, Health & Human Services, Education, & Related Agencies Committee on Appropriations U.S. Senate Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Tom Cole Chairman, Subcommittee on Labor, Health & Human Services, Education, &…

The Olmstead Decision Has Been Misinterpreted

Jul 8, 2015 | VOR Advocacy Letters

The Olmstead decision, which interprets the Americans with Disabilities Act, is so clear that persistent misinterpretation by federal agencies can only be described as purposeful. Introduction VOR is a national nonprofit advocacy organization that has for 32 years supported the right of individuals…

VOR Submits Testimony in California, Opposes Closure of Sonoma and Fairview Developmental Centers

May 1, 2015 | VOR Advocacy Letters

April 21, 2015 SB 639 Update: SB 639, which proposed the closure of Fairview and Sonoma Developmental Centers has been changed to a “2 year bill,” meaning there will be no further action on this bill this year. Here is an article from the Sonoma Press-Democrat, “Breathing room for Developmental…

VOR Supports Texas Legislation For Tracking Pilot Program

Apr 17, 2015 | VOR Advocacy Letters

March 30, 2015 House Human Services Committee Texas House of Representatives Dear Chairman Raymond, Vice Chair Rose, and Members of the House Human Services Committee, Please accept this written testimony in SUPPORT of HB 967, a bill for a pilot project to evaluate the use of radio frequency…

VOR Supports New Jersey Bill to Protect Individuals with Disabilities Served Out-of-State

Jan 20, 2015 | VOR Advocacy Letters

VOR Statement in SUPPORT of A3975 and S2600: Prohibiting the Transfer of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities from Out-of-State to In-State Placements if Written Objection Provided and One or More Conditions Exist January 14, 2015 VOR supports A3975 and S2600 which protect against the…

VOR and Save Our Regional Centers Submit Comments in Response to Colorado Olmstead Plan

Jan 6, 2015 | VOR Advocacy Letters

Colorado’s Save Our Regional Centers (SORC) and VOR have submitted comments in response to Colorado’s Community Living Plan (July 30, 2014). SORC, a VOR affiliate, and VOR represent individuals with profound intellectual and developmental disabilities receiving Regional Center supports, their peers…

VOR and affiliate Friends of Wyoming Life Resource Center submit joint response to Facilities Task Force Report and Recommendations

Dec 18, 2014 | VOR Advocacy Letters

December 16, 2014 A Task Force analyzing the role of Wyoming's state-run facilities for seniors, people with disabilities, and veterans presented its final report and recommendations to the legislature at a Tuesday meeting of the Joint Labor, Health and Social Services committee in Cheyenne. Shawn…

One Family's Quest for True Integration and Person-Centered Care

Nov 13, 2014 | VOR Advocacy Letters

Nelen Norcross is a firm believer in community integration and a person-centered approach to planning care. She has been a lifelong advocate for her son, Josh, who has profound behavioral challenges, and recently quit her job in corrections/treatment to work for the Wyoming Independent…

Disability Rights Ohio Does Not Speak for Everyone

Oct 28, 2014 | VOR Advocacy Letters

Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities are Entitled by Federal Law to Residential and Employment Choice October 28, 2014 Disability Rights Ohio (DRO), a federally-funded legal aid organization, has sent a letter to Governor John Kasich and the Directors of the Departments of…

VOR Members Respond to State Home and Community Based Services Transition Plans

Sep 11, 2014 | VOR Advocacy Letters

The federal regulation defining Home and Community-Based Settings (HCBS) for the purpose of Medicaid HCBS funding requires that States align their Medicaid plans and settings (residential and employment) with the new regulation’s requirements. States must submit a “transition” plan which describes…

VOR's Georgia Affiliate Submits Comment in Response to State's I/DD Remedial Plan

Sep 3, 2014 | VOR Advocacy Letters

August 26, 2014 In March 2014, the Independent Reviewer overseeing the Settlement Agreement in U.S. v. Georgia cited State non-compliance in areas affecting the health and well-being of affected citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities (tragedies that were also reported in the…

People as Pendulums: Deinstitutionalization and People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Jul 29, 2014 | VOR Advocacy Letters

By Tamie Hopp, VOR Director of Government Relations & Advocacy in Nonprofit Quarterly, July 16, 2014 (and reprinted in the Summer 2014 Nonprofit Quarterly Print edition) Early reforms were quite properly motivated by the need for a system of care and supports that responded to the very…

VOR Calls on National Council on Disability to Respect Individual Choice, Families

Mar 14, 2014 | VOR Advocacy Letters

On January 30, 2014, VOR President Ann Knighton and Vice President Jill Barker sent letters to National Council on Disability Board Members, including Chairman Jeff Rosen. Calling on NCD to “support choice, reject forced deinstitutionalization, and include families/guardians as stakeholders,” VOR…

Employment & Transitioning: How Customized Employment Can Improve Outcomes for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

Jan 23, 2014 | VOR Advocacy Letters

By Terry Archer EP Magazine, October 2013 The shift from Sheltered Employment to obtaining Community Employment for all is a lofty goal and one that we all hope is obtainable. Let us look at some facts of both community and sheltered employment. Read full article as printed in EP Magazine…

California Advocates for Residential Choice Speak on Draft Developmental Center Task Force Report

Dec 20, 2013 | VOR Advocacy Letters

California Association of Psychiatric Technicians (December 20, 2013) - A Lanterman Developmental Center (LDC) Psych Tech serving on the state Task Force on the Future of Developmental Centers strongly cautions that much more needs to be done prior to taking any action of any kind regarding…

Change is the Only Constant

Dec 19, 2013 | VOR Advocacy Letters

EP Magazine December 2013 By Ralph Kennedy About the author: Ralph M. Kennedy is Marla’s Dad and the Executive Director of Tennessee Family Solutions. As the founders of a non-profit agency serving adults with severe intellectual and multiple other disabilities, my wife, Tracy, and I realize just…

Whose Choice Is it? Two Views

Dec 18, 2013 | VOR Advocacy Letters

In its October 2013 issue, EP Magazine published "When Equitable Does Not Mean Equal: Respecting Diversity and Choice: VOR presents its Key Principles in Support of Ensuring the Rights and Opportunities for All People with Disabilities," VOR's perspective on individual choice and diversity of…

VOR Presents Key Principles to Congress

Oct 23, 2013 | VOR Advocacy Letters

VOR is a national non-profit, non-provider organization advocating for high quality care and human rights for all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). With this letter, we present our “Key Principles in Support of the Rights and Opportunities for All People with…

VOR supports call for investigation of group home deaths

Apr 19, 2013 | VOR Advocacy Letters

VOR strongly supports Senator Murphy’s request for an immediate investigation into the preventable, predictable widespread tragedies impacting people with I/DD in small settings across the country. Read VOR's letter to Daniel Levinson, Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Health and Human…

Congressman Mike Thompson calls on Feds to reject proposal which defines "community"

Apr 12, 2013 | VOR Advocacy Letters

In an April 4, 2013 letter to Marilyn Tavenner, the Acting Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressman Mike Thompson calls on the agency to rethink its pending proposal to narrowly define "community" for the purpose of licensing certain Medicaid programs.…

VOR supports Connecticut Families' Call for Open Admissions

Mar 8, 2013 | VOR Advocacy Letters

February 26, 2013 Given its long history of providing comprehensive, highly specialized care to Connecticut citizens with profound disabilities, Southbury Training School (STS) ICF/ID is a crucial part of Connecticut’s system of care for the intellectually and developmentally disabled (I/DD) which…

Massachusetts: VOR objects to eligibility criteria based solely on IQ and Agency determination

Jan 11, 2013 | VOR Advocacy Letters

November 13, 2012 Please accept these comments in response to the emergency regulations issued by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) regarding eligibility of DDS clients for services at 115 CMR 1.02, 115 CMR 2.01 and 115 CMR 6.02, which became effective September 26, 2012. We are…

VOR Statement on Sandy Hook: Disability Policy and Mental Health Reform Needed Now

Dec 18, 2012 | VOR Advocacy Letters

VOR joins the chorus of heartfelt sympathy expressed for the families and friends of the victims of the Sandy Hook tragedy. With so much “politics” (you name the issue) dividing our country, VOR prays that this tragedy finally unites parents, families, advocates, professionals, organizations, and…

Illinois: Jacksonville Developmental Center Closure Advisory Committee Demands Answers

Dec 12, 2012 | VOR Advocacy Letters

The following is a letter sent to Kevin Casey, director of the Division of Developmental Disabilities in the Illinois Department of Human Services, by Rita Burke and Wayne Ryerson, members of the Jacksonville Developmental Center Closure Advisory Committee. Burke is also the President of the…

California Families Call for Moratorium

Nov 2, 2012 | VOR Advocacy Letters

October 23, 2012 Some families and friends of Lanterman Developmental Center residents in Pomona, California have called on the California legislature to halt transitions from the center, which is in the process of closing. Citing broken promises by the State to assure quality of care for their…

VOR Testimony: ADA and Olmstead Enforcement (June 2010)

Jun 19, 2012 | VOR Advocacy Letters

VOR written testimony for inclusion in the record for HELP hearing, “ADA and Olmstead Enforcement: Ensuring Community Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities,” (June 22, 2010).

VOR Cautions Against Closure: Asks California Senate Committee to "Fix it, Don't Close it"

Mar 23, 2012 | VOR Advocacy Letters

March 13, 2012 In response to the troubling report by California Watch, please listen to the families. They will implore a “fix it, don’t close it” response. As noted in the Senate Human Services Committee background paper, the 1,800 individuals with ID/DD who reside in California’s Developmental…

VOR Questions DOJ Civil Rights Appropriations; Calls for Choice

Mar 23, 2012 | VOR Advocacy Letters

March 2012 In response to a request by the Department of Justice for an additional $1.5 million and 50 positions (including 25 attorneys) for the Civil Rights Division, VOR submitted written testimony to “protect the interests of the residents of ICFs/DD and their families to be the primary…

Press Release

Jan 5, 2012 | VOR Advocacy Letters

December 21, 2011 Concerned About Deaths of Intellectually Disabled Individuals, National Organization Calls for Moratorium on Deinstitutionalization Lawsuits VOR, a national advocacy organization representing people with intellectual disabilities and their families, today asked Members of…

Diluting Guardianship Rights

Jul 14, 2009 | VOR Advocacy Letters

TO: American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging RE: RECENT EFFORTS TO DILUTE THE RIGHTS OF LEGAL GUARDIANS OF PERSONS WITH PROFOUND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. DATE: January 14, 2009 I represent VOR, a national advocacy organization representing people with developmental disabilities, and…

Check With Families Before Evicting Retarded Residents

Jul 14, 2009 | VOR Advocacy Letters

By Edward Carraway, Supporters for Residential Choices for the Developmentally Disabled St. Petersburg Times, February 5, 2007 The names and numbers are familiar: 2164 W First St., 5820 Buckingham Road, 3255 Hemingway Blvd., 3700 Williams Drive, 100 Bayou Drive and 1621 NE Waldo Road. These are the…

The Wrong Solution

Jul 14, 2009 | VOR Advocacy Letters

By Harry Yost November 6, 2006 If history is any guide, the state's intention with regard to the future of Maryland's four residential centers for people with mental retardation and developmental disabilities is crystal clear. Closed admissions, a steady stream of transfers, aging residents and…

Mother sees compassionate care at Glenwood

Jul 14, 2009 | VOR Advocacy Letters

by Sybil Finken, VOR First Vice President August 2, 2008 Des Moines Register I am the mother of four children. Son Zach lives near Chicago where he is the Executive News Editor of the Chicago Sun Times. Son Luke lives in Colorado where, following in his parents' footsteps, he is an educator. My…

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VOR Advocacy Letters

VOR Letter to State Directors of DD Services: Protect our Medicaid

VOR to State Governors: Say No To Medicaid Cuts

VOR's Letter to the Trump Transition Team January, 2025

VOR's Open Letter to President Biden and the PCPID

VOR Members Respond to Bias in Washington Post Stories on 14c

Letter from Lanny Edelsohn to the Washington Post on Biased Reporting Opposing 14(c)

VOR Comments to PCPID March, 2024

VOR Comments to DOJ Requiring Medical Diagnostic Equipment under the ADA

Response to Senate Committee on Aging "Celebrating Olmstead" Panel

VOR Letter to DOL Supporting Sheltered Workshops & 14(c)

A Personal Comment on PCPID Meeting, May 1, 2023

VOR Comments to Senate HELP Committee on Workforce Crisis

VOR submits comments to CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices

Save Sheltered Workshops in Minnesota

VOR Comments to ACL Proposal Supporting Family Caregivers

VOR Comments to the Republican Caucus in the House Energy & Commerce Committee

VOR Letter Supporting Parent Caregivers

VOR Statement to Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regarding Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility

VOR Supports the Coalition for the Preservation of Employment Choice

David Axelrod's Letter to NY Times, July 4, 2021

VOR Response to ACLU/SEIU Call for Cuts to Congregate Care

VOR - MFP Letters to the Senate Finance Committee

Open Letter to Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf

VOR Letter to the American Psychiatric Association on Proposed Changes to the DSM-5

VOR Response to National Council on Disability's Position on Guardianship and Supported Decision Making

Additional Written Testimony Submitted to House Subcommittee on Constitution and Civil Rights

VOR Comments on HHS Strategic Plan FY 2018-2022

Comments to the Department of Education

VOR Response to DOJ Request for Comment

VOR Letter to HHS and CMS

VOR Comments To CMS' Request For Information

VOR Comments to ACL on 5-Year Plans

DRO Letter Governor Kasich July 1, 2014

A Letter to the Medically Fragile Subcommittee of the Legislative Task Force on the Regional Centers in Colorado:

SSA Administrative Funding FY 2016 Conferee Letter

The Olmstead Decision Has Been Misinterpreted

VOR Submits Testimony in California, Opposes Closure of Sonoma and Fairview Developmental Centers

VOR Supports Texas Legislation For Tracking Pilot Program

VOR Supports New Jersey Bill to Protect Individuals with Disabilities Served Out-of-State

VOR and Save Our Regional Centers Submit Comments in Response to Colorado Olmstead Plan

VOR and affiliate Friends of Wyoming Life Resource Center submit joint response to Facilities Task Force Report and Recommendations

One Family's Quest for True Integration and Person-Centered Care

Disability Rights Ohio Does Not Speak for Everyone

VOR Members Respond to State Home and Community Based Services Transition Plans

VOR's Georgia Affiliate Submits Comment in Response to State's I/DD Remedial Plan

People as Pendulums: Deinstitutionalization and People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

VOR Calls on National Council on Disability to Respect Individual Choice, Families

Employment & Transitioning: How Customized Employment Can Improve Outcomes for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

California Advocates for Residential Choice Speak on Draft Developmental Center Task Force Report

Change is the Only Constant

Whose Choice Is it? Two Views

VOR Presents Key Principles to Congress

VOR supports call for investigation of group home deaths

Congressman Mike Thompson calls on Feds to reject proposal which defines "community"

VOR supports Connecticut Families' Call for Open Admissions

Massachusetts: VOR objects to eligibility criteria based solely on IQ and Agency determination

VOR Statement on Sandy Hook: Disability Policy and Mental Health Reform Needed Now

Illinois: Jacksonville Developmental Center Closure Advisory Committee Demands Answers

California Families Call for Moratorium

VOR Testimony: ADA and Olmstead Enforcement (June 2010)

VOR Cautions Against Closure: Asks California Senate Committee to "Fix it, Don't Close it"

VOR Questions DOJ Civil Rights Appropriations; Calls for Choice

Press Release

Diluting Guardianship Rights

Check With Families Before Evicting Retarded Residents

The Wrong Solution

Mother sees compassionate care at Glenwood

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