WSJ: Lawsuit Explores Fight Over Role Of Residential Institutions For People With Disabilities
The Wall Street Journal: Feud Over Best Setting For The DisabledThe Justice Department in a lawsuit against Arkansas is reigniting an emotional fight over the role of residential institutions for people with disabilities. The suit focuses on one of Arkansas's facilities for people with severe disabilities, the Conway Human Development Center. The state-run institution houses around 510 people off all ages, including children, who typically have intellectual disabilities as well as conditions such as cerebral palsy and physical handicaps (Mathews, 1/24). This is part of the Morning Briefing, a summary of health policy coverage from major news organizations. Sign up for an email subscription.
