Illinois Lawmakers Ask For More Oversight On Alleged Mistreatment Of The Developmentally Disabled Under State Care

Illinois Lawmakers Ask For More Oversight On Alleged Mistreatment Of The Developmentally Disabled Under State Care

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The government received reports on the alleged abuse of disabled people under state care. The Illinois lawmakers asked for additional oversight.

Illinois Lawmakers Ask For More Oversight On Alleged Mistreatment Of The Developmentally Disabled Under State Care
Illinois Lawmakers Ask For More Oversight On Alleged Mistreatment Of The Developmentally Disabled Under State Care (Photo: Cronkite News)

 

The Illinois lawmakers asked the Department of Human Services to comment on alleged abusive reports

After a series of reports on alleged abuse of developmentally disabled people under state care, Illinois lawmakers requested additional oversight.

The Illinois lawmakers received reports on the problems at a downstate disabled care facility under the state. And after that, the Illinois lawmakers and administration planned to move disabled residents to other care facilities.

The Illinois lawmakers informed that there are problems at the other disabled care facilities as well.

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Disabled persons are most vulnerable because they cannot protect themselves, said Illinois lawmakers

Illinois lawmakers said that the most vulnerable people living in the care facilities in our state cannot protect themselves from danger.

Illinois lawmakers are disappointed by the alleged abuse reports that our most vulnerable residents are under state care.

Illinois lawmakers said the state needs to employ more staff at the care facilities.

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