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McDonald Vs. DEQ:
Decision Summary
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Torture Not Treatment:
Electric Shock and Long-Term Restraint in the United States on children and Adults with Disabilities at the Judge Rotenberg Center
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DRM submits comments on reclassification of ECT therapy:
DRM submits comments to the FDA on the proposal to bypass the safety investigation required to reclassify devices manufactured to administer electroconvulsive therapy to individuals with mental illness from Class III to Class II.
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Bipartisan Lawmakers to Introduce Legislation to Protect All Children in Schools from Abuse:
A press conference to introduce legislation to prevent harmful restraint and seclusion in schools will be held Wednesday, December 9, 2009. This legislation is the first national effort to prevent and reduce harmful restraint and seclusion in schools.
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Montana Human Rights Hearing Examiner Decision:
Hearing Examiner finds the City of Helena violated state human rights laws when it failed to ask the Lewis and Clark County Election Office to provide accessible voting machines for the 2008 re-run of the municipal Helena Citizens' Council election.
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Every community in Montana should be this fortunate:
The October 14th edition of the Independent Record contained a dramatic story and a picture of a Helena man in crisis on the U.S. 12 overpass on Interstate 15. The community of Helena deserves to know the good news and the untold story behind the....
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DRM is recruiting Board of Directors and PAIMI AC Members:
DRM is recruiting for three new board members and three PAIMI AC members. DRM is a values driven organization and is interested in recruiting people that share the values of dignity, equality, and self-determination.
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Record Number of People with Disabilities Voted in 2008 Election:
New numbers released show Americans with Disabilities voted in record numbers in the 2008 presidential election. [6-29-09]
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Legislative Alert - Mental Health Crisis Services Bills:
It is a gloriously sunny and optimistic day in Helena. Change is definitely in the air. If you haven't already, please channel some of that positive energy towards the Governor's office by calling in your support for the mental health crisis bills. 444-3111.
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Legislative Update 4-30-09:
You may already know that the Legislature adjourned on April 28, 2009. On the last day, the two funding bills, HB 2 and HB 645, passed with bi-partisan support.
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Legislative Update 4-23-09:
We have good news but also need your help. We are asking that you call, write, fax or email Governor Schweitzer, asking him to support you, your family and your community by signing the three crisis bills when they reach his desk . . .
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Legislative Alert Update:
Hold your fire and say hallelujah.
The Senate Finance Committee met again this afternoon in order to reconsider HB 132. The Committee un-tabled the diversion bill, amended it and passed it, by a vote of 16 to 3.
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Legislative Alert:
Two crisis bills passed the Senate Finance and Claims Committee today. However, HB 132 was tabled after a confusing discussion that seemed to be partly about money and partly about civil rights. We need your help to blast HB 132 . . . .
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Mental Health Legislative Update:
Congratulations to the many of you who have been writing, calling and communicating your support, because as of today, there is enough one-time funding in HB 2, with a little help in HB 645, to begin implementing community crisis services . . . .
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Mental Health Legislative Update:
This week got off to a bang with a hearing on HB 132 in the Sentate Judiciary Committee. This is one of the crisis bills. It has been nicknamed "the diversion bill" because it provides a legal mechanism for diverting a person . . . .
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One-Time Economic Recovery Payment - SSA:
On February 17, 2009, President Barack Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. This law provides for a one-time economic recovery payment of $250 to people who get certain types of Federal benefits.
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Independent Record -:
Tongue tied - Officials avoid alleged mental health failures [Posted: 2/12/09]
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Economy Killing Abusive Teen Programs Blog:
There is a silver lining to this bleak economy: Abusive and ineffective "tough love" programs for teens are failing right and left.
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Missoulian -:
"Missoula County Officials have agreed to pay $490,000 to settle a federal civil rights lawsuit over the mistreatment and abuse of a mentally ill inmate..."
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Missoulian -:
"A Montana civil rights group on Monday publicized a withering report detailing a two-year probe into the mistreatment and abuse of a mentally ill woman at the Missoula County Detention Facility..."
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News Release - Investigation Finds Jailers Abused Woman with Disabilities:
As the designated protection and advocacy system for people with disabilities in Montana, Disability Rights Montana is releasing information on a report of abuse and neglect against a person with disability in a Missoula jail. [Released 11-12-08]
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9th Circuit Opinion - N.B. et al. vs Hellgate Elementary School District:
The federal appeals court recently held that Hellgate Elementary School District violated the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)...
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Mental Health Boost Added to Bailout Bill:
The U.S. House of Representatives today added money to increase mental health care coverage ...
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Message from Board of Directors President:
We are pleased to welcome the community to our new location at 1022 Chestnut Street in Helena. [7-2008]
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Disabilities Center to Honor Three at Dinner:
Bob Liston, former Disability Rights Montana Board president, wins Lifetime Achievement Award. [Billings Gazette, September 13,2008]
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Couples with Disabilities Take on the Marriage Penalty:
People First of Montana presents testimony and petitions to congressional delegation.[Press Release Dated September 25, 2008]
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REMINDER-Vote November 4:
Your vote is your voice. Voting rights for people with disabilities overview.
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AAPD Applauds President Bush for Signing ADA Amendments Act into Law:
Law restores civil rights to Americans with disabilities in the workplace.
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