Institution Watch

Investigations are taking place after a woman who is described as being in a vegetative state for almost a decade has given birth while in a long-term care facility.

People First member David Weremy is a representative plaintiff in a lawsuit filed against the Manitoba Government for alleged abuses at the Manitoba Developmental Centre. The lawsuit seeks $50 million and an admission of neglect. WARNING there are graphic details in the article below.

The state of Florida still has many large institutions for people with intellectual disabilities. This year, there have been two unexplained deaths of residents while they were with staff behind closed doors. It is unlikely that anyone will be charged or punished for either death.

48 former residents of the institution now known as Valley View Centre have joined a proposed class action lawsuit alleging physical, psychological and sexual abuse

The difference between living in an institution and living in the community is obvious for these former residents of Valley View Centre institution in Saskatchewan. The institution is scheduled to close in December 2019.