April 2010

4/2/10 - 04:37 PM by Stephanie Patrick
Due to emotional abuse, Patrick, who has a head injury, was removed from his home and not allowed to see or visit with his wife.
Read more … Right to a Relationship

4/2/10 - 04:23 PM by Stephanie Patrick
Joey, a six year old student with autism and intellectual disabilities was clearly not receiving sufficient supports in the classroom - he had a "D" average, was regressing educationally and emotionally, began to display tantrum-like behaviors, and wandered off and roamed the campus on a regular basis.
Read more … Tenacity and knowledge of the law always a winning combo

4/1/10 - 02:08 PM by Stephanie Patrick
Barthelemy v. Hood was a class action suit that was filed in 2000 on behalf of people living in nursing homes and people at imminent risk of entering a nursing home who preferred and could benefit from home and community based services.
Read more … Barthelemy Suit Ends