Punched. Stomped. Whipped. – Inquirer Article
A deep dive into a string of child abuse at Deveraux in Chester County. Twenty Chester County Devereux staffers allegedly harmed children — or kept quiet about the abuse — since 2018.
Abuse of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) and Autism (ASD)
Fact sheet developed by Vision for Equality's Voices Rising for Justice. It compiles information regarding Abuse of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism.
Crimes Against People with Disabilities
A closer look on the different types of crimes committed against people with disabilities. This document includes data and infographics on crime trends, types of crime, among other information.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General, Final Report
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Inspector General (OIG), final report entitled Pennsylvania Did Not Fully Comply With Federal and State Requirements for Reporting and Monitoring Critical Incidents Involving Medicaid Beneficiaries With Developmental Disabilities.
Autism advocacy groups urge vaccine priority as caregivers worry
This article was originally posted on whyy.org on February 21, 2021
Blossom Philadelphia Closes – The Inquirer
Philadelphia Inquirer Article about Blossom Philadelphia, which lost its license to operate residences for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities, and the closure of its remaining operations.
Too angry to mourn – The Inquirer
This article was published in the Philadelphia Inquirer about Vincent McNamara, who died on New Year’s Eve after choking on pizza even though he was supposed to have only soft or pureed foods, lived in a South Philadelphia home managed…
3 Men Accused Of Physically Abusing And Mocking Man With Severe Mental And Physical Challenges
This article was originally published by CBS Pittsburgh on June 30, 2021 and written by Ross Guidotti This is a news article that reports an incident on abuse in Pittsburgh, PA.
Big News: New Website!
This Summer we have some big news! Vision for Equality is constantly seeking to innovate and provide the best information and resources to families, in the most efficient way. After approximately four months of hard work, long meetings, and dedication,…
PPSG Welcomes New Representative
The Philadelphia Parent Support Groups (PPSG) are pleased to announce our latest representative, the Heart of the Family Parent Support Group, Marjorie Anderson. Welcome Marjorie!