Micki Edelsohn has built 25 group homes in Delaware for people with developmental disabilities, but she is worried about the direction of the disability movement. In testimony before the Delaware Joint Finance Committee on February 21, 2013 she said this:
In 2011, President Obama appointed me to the President’s Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities. This has given me the opportunity to see how things are trending at both a national and state level, and I must tell you I am deeply concerned about the direction of the disability movement.
In addition to my testimony, which you have been given, I have attached two extremely important documents, which I hope you will refer to often when thinking about the population for which I am advocating. One is the definition of an intellectual and developmental disability as Federally codified in the Developmental Disability Assistance and Bill of Rights. The definition is very exact and as you read it I ask you to think about the numerous ways a person with an intellectual and developmental disability can be affected, from mild to severe. The second document is the Olmstead decision on determining the placement of a person with an intellectual and developmental disability. In short, this document mandates that a person be placed in “the least restrictive most appropriate setting for each individual.”
Unfortunately many, even in the disability community, are now using these laws and definitions and advocating for changes without considering “capacity”. They are gravitating towards a “one size fits all” approach for a population that is most vulnerable. The reality is that the intellectual capacity of those I advocate and care for range from those who have severe limitations to those who thrive in competitive employment, drive a car, may marry and, very appropriately, self advocate. One size does not fit this diverse population.
Let us NOT take away options but build on those that work. - See more at: http://www.familiesspeakingup.com/2013/03/07/testimony-2-21-13-micki-edelsohn-for-families-speaking-up/#sthash.PSFY4HJZ.dpuf...Let us NOT take away options but build on those that work.
In
2011, President Obama appointed me to the President’s Committee for
People with Intellectual Disabilities. This has given me the opportunity
to see how things are trending at both a national and state level, and I
must tell you I am deeply concerned about the direction of the
disability movement.
In addition to my testimony, which you have been given, I have attached two extremely important documents, which I hope you will refer to often when thinking about the population for which I am advocating. One is the definition of an intellectual and developmental disability as Federally codified in the Developmental Disability Assistance and Bill of Rights. The definition is very exact and as you read it I ask you to think about the numerous ways a person with an intellectual and developmental disability can be affected, from mild to severe.
The second document is the Olmstead decision on determining the placement of a person with an intellectual and developmental disability. In short, this document mandates that a person be placed in “the least restrictive most appropriate setting for each individual.”
Unfortunately many, even in the disability community, are now using these laws and definitions and advocating for changes without considering “capacity”. They are gravitating towards a “one size fits all” approach for a population that is most vulnerable. The reality is that the intellectual capacity of those I advocate and care for range from those who have severe limitations to those who thrive in competitive employment, drive a car, may marry and, very appropriately, self advocate. One size does not fit this diverse population.
- See more at: http://www.familiesspeakingup.com/2013/03/07/testimony-2-21-13-micki-edelsohn-for-families-speaking-up/#sthash.b7pmwWH1.dpuf
In addition to my testimony, which you have been given, I have attached two extremely important documents, which I hope you will refer to often when thinking about the population for which I am advocating. One is the definition of an intellectual and developmental disability as Federally codified in the Developmental Disability Assistance and Bill of Rights. The definition is very exact and as you read it I ask you to think about the numerous ways a person with an intellectual and developmental disability can be affected, from mild to severe.
The second document is the Olmstead decision on determining the placement of a person with an intellectual and developmental disability. In short, this document mandates that a person be placed in “the least restrictive most appropriate setting for each individual.”
Unfortunately many, even in the disability community, are now using these laws and definitions and advocating for changes without considering “capacity”. They are gravitating towards a “one size fits all” approach for a population that is most vulnerable. The reality is that the intellectual capacity of those I advocate and care for range from those who have severe limitations to those who thrive in competitive employment, drive a car, may marry and, very appropriately, self advocate. One size does not fit this diverse population.
- See more at: http://www.familiesspeakingup.com/2013/03/07/testimony-2-21-13-micki-edelsohn-for-families-speaking-up/#sthash.b7pmwWH1.dpuf
In
2011, President Obama appointed me to the President’s Committee for
People with Intellectual Disabilities. This has given me the opportunity
to see how things are trending at both a national and state level, and I
must tell you I am deeply concerned about the direction of the
disability movement.
In addition to my testimony, which you have been given, I have attached two extremely important documents, which I hope you will refer to often when thinking about the population for which I am advocating. One is the definition of an intellectual and developmental disability as Federally codified in the Developmental Disability Assistance and Bill of Rights. The definition is very exact and as you read it I ask you to think about the numerous ways a person with an intellectual and developmental disability can be affected, from mild to severe. - See more at: http://www.familiesspeakingup.com/2013/03/07/testimony-2-21-13-micki-edelsohn-for-families-speaking-up/#sthash.b7pmwWH1.dpuf
In addition to my testimony, which you have been given, I have attached two extremely important documents, which I hope you will refer to often when thinking about the population for which I am advocating. One is the definition of an intellectual and developmental disability as Federally codified in the Developmental Disability Assistance and Bill of Rights. The definition is very exact and as you read it I ask you to think about the numerous ways a person with an intellectual and developmental disability can be affected, from mild to severe. - See more at: http://www.familiesspeakingup.com/2013/03/07/testimony-2-21-13-micki-edelsohn-for-families-speaking-up/#sthash.b7pmwWH1.dpuf
In
2011, President Obama appointed me to the President’s Committee for
People with Intellectual Disabilities. This has given me the opportunity
to see how things are trending at both a national and state level, and I
must tell you I am deeply concerned about the direction of the
disability movement.
In addition to my testimony, which you have been given, I have attached two extremely important documents, which I hope you will refer to often when thinking about the population for which I am advocating. One is the definition of an intellectual and developmental disability as Federally codified in the Developmental Disability Assistance and Bill of Rights. The definition is very exact and as you read it I ask you to think about the numerous ways a person with an intellectual and developmental disability can be affected, from mild to severe. - See more at: http://www.familiesspeakingup.com/2013/03/07/testimony-2-21-13-micki-edelsohn-for-families-speaking-up/#sthash.b7pmwWH1.dpuf
In addition to my testimony, which you have been given, I have attached two extremely important documents, which I hope you will refer to often when thinking about the population for which I am advocating. One is the definition of an intellectual and developmental disability as Federally codified in the Developmental Disability Assistance and Bill of Rights. The definition is very exact and as you read it I ask you to think about the numerous ways a person with an intellectual and developmental disability can be affected, from mild to severe. - See more at: http://www.familiesspeakingup.com/2013/03/07/testimony-2-21-13-micki-edelsohn-for-families-speaking-up/#sthash.b7pmwWH1.dpuf
In
2011, President Obama appointed me to the President’s Committee for
People with Intellectual Disabilities. This has given me the opportunity
to see how things are trending at both a national and state level, and I
must tell you I am deeply concerned about the direction of the
disability movement.
In addition to my testimony, which you have been given, I have attached two extremely important documents, which I hope you will refer to often when thinking about the population for which I am advocating. One is the definition of an intellectual and developmental disability as Federally codified in the Developmental Disability Assistance and Bill of Rights. The definition is very exact and as you read it I ask you to think about the numerous ways a person with an intellectual and developmental disability can be affected, from mild to severe. - See more at: http://www.familiesspeakingup.com/2013/03/07/testimony-2-21-13-micki-edelsohn-for-families-speaking-up/#sthash.b7pmwWH1.dpuf
In addition to my testimony, which you have been given, I have attached two extremely important documents, which I hope you will refer to often when thinking about the population for which I am advocating. One is the definition of an intellectual and developmental disability as Federally codified in the Developmental Disability Assistance and Bill of Rights. The definition is very exact and as you read it I ask you to think about the numerous ways a person with an intellectual and developmental disability can be affected, from mild to severe. - See more at: http://www.familiesspeakingup.com/2013/03/07/testimony-2-21-13-micki-edelsohn-for-families-speaking-up/#sthash.b7pmwWH1.dpuf
In
2011, President Obama appointed me to the President’s Committee for
People with Intellectual Disabilities. This has given me the opportunity
to see how things are trending at both a national and state level, and I
must tell you I am deeply concerned about the direction of the
disability movement.
In addition to my testimony, which you have been given, I have attached two extremely important documents, which I hope you will refer to often when thinking about the population for which I am advocating. One is the definition of an intellectual and developmental disability as Federally codified in the Developmental Disability Assistance and Bill of Rights. The definition is very exact and as you read it I ask you to think about the numerous ways a person with an intellectual and developmental disability can be affected, from mild to severe. - See more at: http://www.familiesspeakingup.com/2013/03/07/testimony-2-21-13-micki-edelsohn-for-families-speaking-up/#sthash.b7pmwWH1.dpuf
In addition to my testimony, which you have been given, I have attached two extremely important documents, which I hope you will refer to often when thinking about the population for which I am advocating. One is the definition of an intellectual and developmental disability as Federally codified in the Developmental Disability Assistance and Bill of Rights. The definition is very exact and as you read it I ask you to think about the numerous ways a person with an intellectual and developmental disability can be affected, from mild to severe. - See more at: http://www.familiesspeakingup.com/2013/03/07/testimony-2-21-13-micki-edelsohn-for-families-speaking-up/#sthash.b7pmwWH1.dpuf
In
2011, President Obama appointed me to the President’s Committee for
People with Intellectual Disabilities. This has given me the opportunity
to see how things are trending at both a national and state level, and I
must tell you I am deeply concerned about the direction of the
disability movement.
In addition to my testimony, which you have been given, I have attached two extremely important documents, which I hope you will refer to often when thinking about the population for which I am advocating. One is the definition of an intellectual and developmental disability as Federally codified in the Developmental Disability Assistance and Bill of Rights. The definition is very exact and as you read it I ask you to think about the numerous ways a person with an intellectual and developmental disability can be affected, from mild to severe.
The second document is the Olmstead decision on determining the placement of a person with an intellectual and developmental disability. In short, this document mandates that a person be placed in “the least restrictive most appropriate setting for each individual.”
Unfortunately many, even in the disability community, are now using these laws and definitions and advocating for changes without considering “capacity”. They are gravitating towards a “one size fits all” approach for a population that is most vulnerable. The reality is that the intellectual capacity of those I advocate and care for range from those who have severe limitations to those who thrive in competitive employment, drive a car, may marry and, very appropriately, self advocate. One size does not fit this diverse population.
- See more at: http://www.familiesspeakingup.com/2013/03/07/testimony-2-21-13-micki-edelsohn-for-families-speaking-up/#sthash.b7pmwWH1.dpuf
In addition to my testimony, which you have been given, I have attached two extremely important documents, which I hope you will refer to often when thinking about the population for which I am advocating. One is the definition of an intellectual and developmental disability as Federally codified in the Developmental Disability Assistance and Bill of Rights. The definition is very exact and as you read it I ask you to think about the numerous ways a person with an intellectual and developmental disability can be affected, from mild to severe.
The second document is the Olmstead decision on determining the placement of a person with an intellectual and developmental disability. In short, this document mandates that a person be placed in “the least restrictive most appropriate setting for each individual.”
Unfortunately many, even in the disability community, are now using these laws and definitions and advocating for changes without considering “capacity”. They are gravitating towards a “one size fits all” approach for a population that is most vulnerable. The reality is that the intellectual capacity of those I advocate and care for range from those who have severe limitations to those who thrive in competitive employment, drive a car, may marry and, very appropriately, self advocate. One size does not fit this diverse population.
- See more at: http://www.familiesspeakingup.com/2013/03/07/testimony-2-21-13-micki-edelsohn-for-families-speaking-up/#sthash.b7pmwWH1.dpuf
In
2011, President Obama appointed me to the President’s Committee for
People with Intellectual Disabilities. This has given me the opportunity
to see how things are trending at both a national and state level, and I
must tell you I am deeply concerned about the direction of the
disability movement.
In addition to my testimony, which you have been given, I have attached two extremely important documents, which I hope you will refer to often when thinking about the population for which I am advocating. One is the definition of an intellectual and developmental disability as Federally codified in the Developmental Disability Assistance and Bill of Rights. The definition is very exact and as you read it I ask you to think about the numerous ways a person with an intellectual and developmental disability can be affected, from mild to severe.
The second document is the Olmstead decision on determining the placement of a person with an intellectual and developmental disability. In short, this document mandates that a person be placed in “the least restrictive most appropriate setting for each individual.”
Unfortunately many, even in the disability community, are now using these laws and definitions and advocating for changes without considering “capacity”. They are gravitating towards a “one size fits all” approach for a population that is most vulnerable. The reality is that the intellectual capacity of those I advocate and care for range from those who have severe limitations to those who thrive in competitive employment, drive a car, may marry and, very appropriately, self advocate. One size does not fit this diverse population.
- See more at: http://www.familiesspeakingup.com/2013/03/07/testimony-2-21-13-micki-edelsohn-for-families-speaking-up/#sthash.b7pmwWH1.dpuf
In addition to my testimony, which you have been given, I have attached two extremely important documents, which I hope you will refer to often when thinking about the population for which I am advocating. One is the definition of an intellectual and developmental disability as Federally codified in the Developmental Disability Assistance and Bill of Rights. The definition is very exact and as you read it I ask you to think about the numerous ways a person with an intellectual and developmental disability can be affected, from mild to severe.
The second document is the Olmstead decision on determining the placement of a person with an intellectual and developmental disability. In short, this document mandates that a person be placed in “the least restrictive most appropriate setting for each individual.”
Unfortunately many, even in the disability community, are now using these laws and definitions and advocating for changes without considering “capacity”. They are gravitating towards a “one size fits all” approach for a population that is most vulnerable. The reality is that the intellectual capacity of those I advocate and care for range from those who have severe limitations to those who thrive in competitive employment, drive a car, may marry and, very appropriately, self advocate. One size does not fit this diverse population.
- See more at: http://www.familiesspeakingup.com/2013/03/07/testimony-2-21-13-micki-edelsohn-for-families-speaking-up/#sthash.b7pmwWH1.dpuf
In
2011, President Obama appointed me to the President’s Committee for
People with Intellectual Disabilities. This has given me the opportunity
to see how things are trending at both a national and state level, and I
must tell you I am deeply concerned about the direction of the
disability movement.
In addition to my testimony, which you have been given, I have attached two extremely important documents, which I hope you will refer to often when thinking about the population for which I am advocating. One is the definition of an intellectual and developmental disability as Federally codified in the Developmental Disability Assistance and Bill of Rights. The definition is very exact and as you read it I ask you to think about the numerous ways a person with an intellectual and developmental disability can be affected, from mild to severe.
The second document is the Olmstead decision on determining the placement of a person with an intellectual and developmental disability. In short, this document mandates that a person be placed in “the least restrictive most appropriate setting for each individual.”
Unfortunately many, even in the disability community, are now using these laws and definitions and advocating for changes without considering “capacity”. They are gravitating towards a “one size fits all” approach for a population that is most vulnerable. The reality is that the intellectual capacity of those I advocate and care for range from those who have severe limitations to those who thrive in competitive employment, drive a car, may marry and, very appropriately, self advocate. One size does not fit this diverse population.
- See more at: http://www.familiesspeakingup.com/2013/03/07/testimony-2-21-13-micki-edelsohn-for-families-speaking-up/#sthash.b7pmwWH1.dpuf
In addition to my testimony, which you have been given, I have attached two extremely important documents, which I hope you will refer to often when thinking about the population for which I am advocating. One is the definition of an intellectual and developmental disability as Federally codified in the Developmental Disability Assistance and Bill of Rights. The definition is very exact and as you read it I ask you to think about the numerous ways a person with an intellectual and developmental disability can be affected, from mild to severe.
The second document is the Olmstead decision on determining the placement of a person with an intellectual and developmental disability. In short, this document mandates that a person be placed in “the least restrictive most appropriate setting for each individual.”
Unfortunately many, even in the disability community, are now using these laws and definitions and advocating for changes without considering “capacity”. They are gravitating towards a “one size fits all” approach for a population that is most vulnerable. The reality is that the intellectual capacity of those I advocate and care for range from those who have severe limitations to those who thrive in competitive employment, drive a car, may marry and, very appropriately, self advocate. One size does not fit this diverse population.
- See more at: http://www.familiesspeakingup.com/2013/03/07/testimony-2-21-13-micki-edelsohn-for-families-speaking-up/#sthash.b7pmwWH1.dpuf
In
2011, President Obama appointed me to the President’s Committee for
People with Intellectual Disabilities. This has given me the opportunity
to see how things are trending at both a national and state level, and I
must tell you I am deeply concerned about the direction of the
disability movement.
In addition to my testimony, which you have been given, I have attached two extremely important documents, which I hope you will refer to often when thinking about the population for which I am advocating. One is the definition of an intellectual and developmental disability as Federally codified in the Developmental Disability Assistance and Bill of Rights. The definition is very exact and as you read it I ask you to think about the numerous ways a person with an intellectual and developmental disability can be affected, from mild to severe.
The second document is the Olmstead decision on determining the placement of a person with an intellectual and developmental disability. In short, this document mandates that a person be placed in “the least restrictive most appropriate setting for each individual.”
Unfortunately many, even in the disability community, are now using these laws and definitions and advocating for changes without considering “capacity”. They are gravitating towards a “one size fits all” approach for a population that is most vulnerable. The reality is that the intellectual capacity of those I advocate and care for range from those who have severe limitations to those who thrive in competitive employment, drive a car, may marry and, very appropriately, self advocate. One size does not fit this diverse population.
- See more at: http://www.familiesspeakingup.com/2013/03/07/testimony-2-21-13-micki-edelsohn-for-families-speaking-up/#sthash.b7pmwWH1.dpuf
In addition to my testimony, which you have been given, I have attached two extremely important documents, which I hope you will refer to often when thinking about the population for which I am advocating. One is the definition of an intellectual and developmental disability as Federally codified in the Developmental Disability Assistance and Bill of Rights. The definition is very exact and as you read it I ask you to think about the numerous ways a person with an intellectual and developmental disability can be affected, from mild to severe.
The second document is the Olmstead decision on determining the placement of a person with an intellectual and developmental disability. In short, this document mandates that a person be placed in “the least restrictive most appropriate setting for each individual.”
Unfortunately many, even in the disability community, are now using these laws and definitions and advocating for changes without considering “capacity”. They are gravitating towards a “one size fits all” approach for a population that is most vulnerable. The reality is that the intellectual capacity of those I advocate and care for range from those who have severe limitations to those who thrive in competitive employment, drive a car, may marry and, very appropriately, self advocate. One size does not fit this diverse population.
- See more at: http://www.familiesspeakingup.com/2013/03/07/testimony-2-21-13-micki-edelsohn-for-families-speaking-up/#sthash.b7pmwWH1.dpuf
In
2011, President Obama appointed me to the President’s Committee for
People with Intellectual Disabilities. This has given me the opportunity
to see how things are trending at both a national and state level, and I
must tell you I am deeply concerned about the direction of the
disability movement.
In addition to my testimony, which you have been given, I have attached two extremely important documents, which I hope you will refer to often when thinking about the population for which I am advocating. One is the definition of an intellectual and developmental disability as Federally codified in the Developmental Disability Assistance and Bill of Rights. The definition is very exact and as you read it I ask you to think about the numerous ways a person with an intellectual and developmental disability can be affected, from mild to severe.
The second document is the Olmstead decision on determining the placement of a person with an intellectual and developmental disability. In short, this document mandates that a person be placed in “the least restrictive most appropriate setting for each individual.”
Unfortunately many, even in the disability community, are now using these laws and definitions and advocating for changes without considering “capacity”. They are gravitating towards a “one size fits all” approach for a population that is most vulnerable. The reality is that the intellectual capacity of those I advocate and care for range from those who have severe limitations to those who thrive in competitive employment, drive a car, may marry and, very appropriately, self advocate. One size does not fit this diverse population.
- See more at: http://www.familiesspeakingup.com/2013/03/07/testimony-2-21-13-micki-edelsohn-for-families-speaking-up/#sthash.b7pmwWH1.dpuf
In addition to my testimony, which you have been given, I have attached two extremely important documents, which I hope you will refer to often when thinking about the population for which I am advocating. One is the definition of an intellectual and developmental disability as Federally codified in the Developmental Disability Assistance and Bill of Rights. The definition is very exact and as you read it I ask you to think about the numerous ways a person with an intellectual and developmental disability can be affected, from mild to severe.
The second document is the Olmstead decision on determining the placement of a person with an intellectual and developmental disability. In short, this document mandates that a person be placed in “the least restrictive most appropriate setting for each individual.”
Unfortunately many, even in the disability community, are now using these laws and definitions and advocating for changes without considering “capacity”. They are gravitating towards a “one size fits all” approach for a population that is most vulnerable. The reality is that the intellectual capacity of those I advocate and care for range from those who have severe limitations to those who thrive in competitive employment, drive a car, may marry and, very appropriately, self advocate. One size does not fit this diverse population.
- See more at: http://www.familiesspeakingup.com/2013/03/07/testimony-2-21-13-micki-edelsohn-for-families-speaking-up/#sthash.b7pmwWH1.dpuf
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