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Provides recent information from the states on innovation and initiatives, legislative and service milestones, publications, and other information related to providing person-centered services.

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Managed by: Chas Moseley of National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services

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Books, Publications & Reports (printed and/or online) (6 Products)
Electronic Media (11 Products)
Organizations, Programs, and Projects (1 Products)

Books, Publications & Reports (printed and/or online)

	A Survey of State Disability Policy, 2010 A report about state policy related to disabilities. Information in the report is from a national survey from 31 states. The purpose of the report is to provide policymakers with information on policies they can pursue in their own states.
	Despite Reforms, Abuse Continues at Texas Institutions Two news articles from the Texas Tribune about the poor conditions of Texas institutions and abuse that is occurring within them.
	Family Support Services in the United States: 2008 (Policy Research Brief) This brief is about family support Services for people with ID/DD.
	Living Well With CMS Funding: A Study of Mortality in Wyoming A report on health and welfare of Wyoming citizens on Medicaid.
	Report on Employment First Minnesota Report on Employment First initiative in Minnesota.
	Results of the 2002 National Survey of State Initiatives on the Long-Term Care Direct Care Workforce This document is a technical report summarizing workforce initiatives, wages and other data for direct care staff in long-term care settings.

Electronic Media (Videos, CDs, T.V., Radio, Websites, etc.)

	Community Services Reporter An online monthly periodical that features developmental disabilities services across the United States.
	Disability Rights Online News This online news source provides a bi-monthly update about the United States Federal Civil Rights Division's activities in the area of disability rights.
	Dr. Nora’s Blog This blog covers disability and abuse issues. It is written by a clinical psychologist and Director of the Disability and Abuse Project of Spectrum Institute.
	Families Fight To Care For Disabled Kids At Home A news story from NPR. It is about people with disabilities losing the state funding they need for necessary care when they turn 21.
	Insights Newsletter A monthly newsletter with the latest news about people with disabilities and employment
	Justice Department Moves to Intervene in Texas Case to Enforce the Supreme Court’s Olmstead Decision In June of 2011, the US Department of Justice sued the state of Texas. The reason was the high number of people with disabilities living in state institutions.
	State Medicaid Integration Tracker This webpage keeps track of the chsnges each state is planning for its Medicaid programs.
	The Arc Legislative Action Center Up-to-date information about federal and state legislation affecting people with developmental disabilities
	The NIMBY Report The NIMBY Report is authored by the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) and supports inclusive communities by sharing news of the NIMBY syndrome ("Not in My Backyard") and efforts to overcome it.
	Update: Easter Seals Project ACTION's biannual newsletter. This online newsletter has the latest news involving transportation and people with disabilities.
	Web Calendar of Disability Related Events Web Calendar of Disability Related Events: Online Events, International Events, National Events and Events in Illinois. Free publishing for any event that is relevant to a disabled community and disabled community research.

Organizations, Programs, and Projects

Disability Rights Online News
This online news source provides a bi-monthly update about the United States Federal Civil Rights Division's activities in the area of disability rights.

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