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The Klamath County Office of Developmental Disability Services will get another investigator to look into reports of abuse against intellectually or developmentally disabled residents.

The Klamath County Office of Developmental Disability Services will get another investigator to look into reports of abuse against intellectually or developmentally disabled residents.

Rebekah Davis and Sandy Furrer are running against each other for Pulaski County Quorum Court District 1, the governing bodys western representative.

Rebekah Davis and Sandy Furrer are running against each other for Pulaski County Quorum Court District 1, the governing bodys western representative.

Laura Windom’s 26-year-old brother Jonathan relies on her as his guardian after both their parents died over the last year. Jonathan is autistic, nonverbal and also struggles with self-harming outbursts.

Oklahoma families on the developmental disability waiting list know when they can expect to receive support services now that Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) has officially released an 18-24 month timeline

The agency plans to offer services to families on the list over the next two years

Earlier this week, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners heard a presentation on some of the challenges involving child protection in the county.

A new law championed by Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan taking effect July 1 is expected to boost efforts to reduce the number of mentally ill Georgians landing in jail cells.

Drafters of the plan and legislative critics disagreed on whether the budget items prioritized focused on the needs of the people.