I have this article from a long time ago that I’ve always liked.
And I agree with Brian – it is discrimination.
Ann
From: xxxxxx@nacdd.simplelists.com [mailto:xxxxxx@nacdd.simplelists.com]
On Behalf Of Brian Cox
Sent: Friday, February 13, 2015 5:15 PM
To: NACDD list
Subject: Re: DD Councils NIMBY Legislation
discrimination argument. we don't play nice on these bills.
Brian Cox
Executive Director
Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council
On Fri, Feb 13, 2015 at 2:22 PM, Alicia Cone <xxxxxx@tn.gov> wrote:
Dear Council Colleagues,
A bill has been introduced in the Tennessee state legislature which would require notification of neighbors for any building of a group home which is to serve as a “residential
facility” for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
My questions: Have any of y’all had to deal with this type of legislation? If yes, what were your strategies? What resources did you draw from? Was there data you used to defuse
the situation? Any helpful hits, resources, guidance would be appreciated.
Thank you,
Alicia
Alicia A. Cone, Ph.D.
Director, Grant Program
Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities
Davy Crockett, 1st Floor
500 James Robertson Parkway
Nashville, TN. 37243
Phone:
615-253-1105
TTY:
615-741-4562
Fax:
615-532-6964
Email:
xxxxxx@tn.gov
Web site:
www.tn.gov/cdd
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