From the Executive Director: Reflections on the Passage of the Justice Center

The field of developmental disabilities has been in the spotlight for nearly two years now.  Almost all of the publicity to date has been negative.  While much has been exaggerated and distorted, once in the spotlight, for better or worse, it is very difficult to get out. During this legislative session the attention came as [...]

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Politics As It Happens: Justice Center Bill Dominates Legislative Session

The Governor’s legislation creating a Justice Center for the protection of vulnerable populations dominated the legislative session which ended last Friday night.  The bill was the Governor’s top priority for the legislative session.  Its passage by both houses marked another big accomplishment for the Cuomo Administration. Almost none of the many other bills impacting people [...]

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