November is Epilepsy Awareness Month - and we want to do our part by starting a conversation, dispelling a few myths, and educating people who may not know all of the facts.
So, take a moment to read through these five myths and the corresponding truths. Then do your part and share what you've learned with others!
The MediSked Blog
Elizabeth Chatterton
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Tags: ID/DD News, 2015
Washington State has spent $1 million on research telling them to close institutions, and legislators are ignoring it all
Posted by Elizabeth Chatterton on Mon, Nov 16, 2015 @ 11:00 AM
King 5 News in Seattle, Washington recently ran a story claiming that Washington legislators routinely ignore the advice of experts hired to weigh in on the best approach to caring for hundreds of developmentally disabled people living in state-run institutions.
Read MoreTags: Person-Centered Services, Advocacy, 2015
Connecticut early childhood screening program is growing nationally
Posted by Elizabeth Chatterton on Sun, Nov 15, 2015 @ 08:30 AM
When it comes to early childhood screening, the State of Connecticut and pediatric expert Dr. Paul Dworkin are really onto something.
Read MoreTags: ID/DD News, 2015, health
Did you hear about Oklahoma's Wait List Problem? It's out of this decade.
Posted by Elizabeth Chatterton on Fri, Nov 13, 2015 @ 11:42 AM
The title of this post may sound like a joke - but it's incredibly serious, incredibly sad, and sadly very true.
After decreasing last year, the waiting list for Oklahomans needing I/DD services has grown again, to the highest level ever.
Tags: ID/DD News, Medicaid, 2015