I want to outline several reasons why the closure of Lanterman Developmental Center (Pomona, CA) and Fairview Developmental Center (Costa Mesa, CA) is wrongheaded, and may, in fact, be illegal. For background on the history of developmental centers in California and the proposed closure, please read the piece

It seems the folks in Sacramento are pulling out all the stops to fast-track legislation to close Lanterman Developmental Center (Pomona, CA) and Fairview Developmental Center (Costa Mesa, CA). Two days ago an announcement was made regarding a telephonic "town hall" meeting that will occur on Wednesday, March 17 at...

This is a sad story about the imminent closing of the Lanterman Developmental Center brought about by California's fiscal crisis. Lanterman Developmental Center, located in Pomona, CA houses and provides employment and career opportunities to nearly four hundred Californians with acute developmental conditions like cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and...

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