we actually did it because they officially dropped the plans to close the state schools. i cannot even begin to say how relieved i am that those kids are safe. keep watching because we need to make sure they stick to this promise.
in early 2005 shortly after coming into office governor blunt began proposing cuts and elimination of programs for the disabled...one of those proposed was bellfontaine habilitation center in st. louis...a home for the mentally disabled...also on his target list was the first steps program designed to assist children with special needs....the latest target on governor blunts list is missouri\'s state schools for \"severely handicapped\" children...there are 35 schools statewide that serve over 1,000 children between the ages of 5 and 21 who because of their severe mental and physical disabilities and compromised immune systems can not function in the public school setting which is what he is proposing...the unbelievable part of this is that this is going on without the public being made aware...we need the publics involvement...because...if things continue the way they are going now...by the time the public finds out it will be too late....please help us by signing our petition...it will be sent to the governor by November 30, 2006.
ive been reading through the stories people are posting and its heartbreaking how little everyone knows about these school cuts. we cant let them hide these plans behind closed doors while families and kids are left in the dark.
Reached 100 supporters
October 26, 2006
October 24, 2006
were pushing towards 100 signatures and i really need everyone here to help us hit that mark today. can you send this link to a few people so we can get this on the governors radar before its too late.
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Brenda Murray
19 years ago
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This is just straight up cruel. Shame on him.
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Sarah Afolabi
19 years ago
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These kids deserve better. They cant just be thrown into regular schools its not safe for them. Please keep these centers open
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Linda Edwards
19 years ago
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My nephew goes to one of these schools and he has never been happier. Taking this away would be a nightmare for so many families.
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Dave Walton
19 years ago
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Unbelievable. Our government should be helping these children not cutting them off to save a buck.
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Tom Porter
19 years ago
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35 schools serving over 1000 kids and nobody knows about this? keep the lights on for them. they need this specialized care.
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Mike Reed
19 years ago
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BLUNT IS A JOKE. Stop attacking the people who cant defend themselves. Leave these schools alone!
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we actually did it because they officially dropped the plans to close the state schools. i cannot even begin to say how relieved i am that those kids are safe. keep watching because we need to make sure they stick to this promise.
in early 2005 shortly after coming into office governor blunt began proposing cuts and elimination of programs for the disabled...one of those proposed was bellfontaine habilitation center in st. louis...a home for the mentally disabled...also on his target list was the first steps program designed to assist children with special needs....the latest target on governor blunts list is missouri\'s state schools for \"severely handicapped\" children...there are 35 schools statewide that serve over 1,000 children between the ages of 5 and 21 who because of their severe mental and physical disabilities and compromised immune systems can not function in the public school setting which is what he is proposing...the unbelievable part of this is that this is going on without the public being made aware...we need the publics involvement...because...if things continue the way they are going now...by the time the public finds out it will be too late....please help us by signing our petition...it will be sent to the governor by November 30, 2006.
ive been reading through the stories people are posting and its heartbreaking how little everyone knows about these school cuts. we cant let them hide these plans behind closed doors while families and kids are left in the dark.
Reached 100 supporters
October 26, 2006
October 24, 2006
were pushing towards 100 signatures and i really need everyone here to help us hit that mark today. can you send this link to a few people so we can get this on the governors radar before its too late.
6 Comments
B
Brenda Murray
19 years ago
Featured
This is just straight up cruel. Shame on him.
S
Sarah Afolabi
19 years ago
Featured
These kids deserve better. They cant just be thrown into regular schools its not safe for them. Please keep these centers open
L
Linda Edwards
19 years ago
Featured
My nephew goes to one of these schools and he has never been happier. Taking this away would be a nightmare for so many families.
D
Dave Walton
19 years ago
Featured
Unbelievable. Our government should be helping these children not cutting them off to save a buck.
T
Tom Porter
19 years ago
Featured
35 schools serving over 1000 kids and nobody knows about this? keep the lights on for them. they need this specialized care.
M
Mike Reed
19 years ago
Featured
BLUNT IS A JOKE. Stop attacking the people who cant defend themselves. Leave these schools alone!
This is just straight up cruel. Shame on him.