We have nearly 100 kids in nursing homes. It is part of our DOJ Settlement agreement and has been lagging behind other components that are being implemented. Something gets started and then it
stops. Very frustrating.
Heidi Lawyer
Executive Director
Virginia Board for People with Disabilities (VBPD)
1100 Bank Street, 7th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219
804-786-0016
800-846-4464
www.VaBoard.org
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On Behalf Of Jacobson, Eric
Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2015 11:29 AM
To: xxxxxx@nacdd.simplelists.com
Subject: DD Councils Legislation about nursing homes
Many of you know that our DD Network has been working for 10 years to get kids out of institutions and nursing homes. The institution part is complete. There are about 50 kids in nursing homes in the state. We now have consensus from
the state agencies, legislators and the Governor to support moving these kids out and into stable loving families. We have one challenge after we complete this: how do we keep kids from being admitted into nursing homes. I am wondering if any states have
legislation or rules (other than PASRR) to address this. Any help is appreciated.
Eric
Eric E. Jacobson
Executive Director
Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities
2 Peachtree Street, Suite 26.200 Atlanta, GA 30303
O: (404) 657-2120 C: (404) 805-9739