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2009 Residential Habilitation Center (RHC) Background and Advocacy Information Pages

(Note: all of the following documents are in .pdf file format.)

Background information on RHCs (plus facts about Yakima Valley School and Interlake School) - The Arc of Washington State

Statistics About Closure of Institutions Nationwide - The Arc of Washington State (updated 2/18/09)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): Yakima Valley School Proposed Closure and Transfer of Residents - Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)

Information on Support for Senior Family Caregivers in Washington State

Coalition to Consolidate DD Institutions: Member List

Coalition to Consolidate DD Institutions: Press Release - February 3, 2009

Coalition to Consolidate DD Institutions: Letter to Representative Kelli Linville regarding Governor Gregoire's proposal to close Yakima Valley School (RHC)

Coalition to Consolidate DD Institutions: Letter to Senator Margarita Prentice regarding Governor Gregoire's proposal to close Yakima Valley School (RHC)

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