Transitioning People with Disabilities from institutional settings to community-based living
At Community Options, Inc., we are dedicated to supporting the transition of individuals with disabilities from institutional settings to community-based living. Over the years, we have championed numerous initiatives and collaborated with various stakeholders to promote deinstitutionalization. Our efforts aim to ensure that people with disabilities have the opportunity to live in inclusive, supportive environments that foster independence and enhance their quality of life.
We have consistently advocated for policy changes, provided resources, and worked closely with state and federal authorities to improve long-term care options. Through our ongoing commitment, we strive to create a more equitable and just society for individuals with disabilities, ensuring their rights and dignity are upheld.
View more articles about how Community Options has supported deinstitutionalization here.
Institutional bias
STLtoday.com article Saturday, Jun. 27 2009 Institutional bias Regarding “Nursing homes get old for many with disabilities” (June 22): A basic understanding of civil rights leads to the conclusion that…
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Houston Chronicle June 16, 2009 Shameful relics Regarding “Perry signs state schools bill; Law overhauls system, which has seen neglect, abuse and deaths” (Page B1, Friday), a basic understanding of…
Read MoreAdvocates pleased with disability services gains in Legislature
Thursday, June 4, 2009 By EMILY RAMSHAW / The Dallas Morning News Advocates pleased with disability services gains in Legislature AUSTIN – Faced with dangerous conditions inside Texas’ institutions for…
Read MoreCommunity care best
Sat, May 30, 2009 Dallas Morning News Letter to the Editor Community care best The national trend is to close costly institutions and invest in community services for people with…
Read MoreWarehousing of People with Disabilities is a Moral Offense
Courier Post Online May 18, 2009 Warehousing of People with Disabilities is a Moral Offense On February 9, 1989, Robert Stack, President and CEO founded Community Options, Inc. around his…
Read MoreState must shut developmental centers
COMMENTARY FRIDAY MAY 1,2009 ASBURY PARK PRESS By ROBERT STACK State must shut developmental centers Bernard Krakosky is a state employee. He owns his own condominium in Mercer County. At…
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Small homes best March 19 2009 Corpus Christi Caller Times The Associated Press reported on March 10 that seven employees at the Corpus Christi State School had been reported for…
Read MoreHelp people with disabilities and save money
March 3, 2009 The Washington Times. LETTER TO EDITOR: Help people with disabilities and save money Reading recent headlines about investing in what we need and cutting what we don’t…
Read MoreEnd warehousing of developmentally disabled
Jan 30, 2009 – There are more than 45,000 people living in large, congregate institutions that are not wholly conducive to allow those they house to live independently and productively.…
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