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The Advocate

The official newsletter of The Arc, Upper Valley.  Includes news and information of interest to our members and their families. Published quarterly. If you would like to be added to our mailing list, contact us.

State Bulletin

Published quarterly, the State Bulletin includes news and information from North Dakota’s local chapters of the The Arc.  If you would like to have the bulletin emailed to you regularly, contact us.

Closing the North Dakota Developmental Center

“Closing the North Dakota Developmental Center:  Issues, Implications, Guidelines,” is a report by Dr. David Braddock intended to stimulate discussion and further study by The Arc and other interested parties in North Dakota on the possible closure of the North Dakota Developmental Center at Grafton. Dowloand the entire report here.

2007 Braddock Report Executive Summary

 Developmental Disabilities in North Dakota: The Year 2007 Report is a study of the structure, financing and quality assurance of residential and community services.  The executive summary can be viewed and printed from this website. Researched and written by Dr. David Braddock of the University of Colorado, the full report is available in print and on CD-Rom. The cost is $15 per copy for non-members.  Members may request a copy free of charge.
The 2008 Report is coming soon!  Check back for updates!

Nursing Home Study

Dr. David Braddock and Mary Kay Rizzolo conclude in a recent study that a state’s political culture determines the prevalence of the use of institutions and nursing homes in the care of persons with developmental disabilities.

The Arc has a list of publications on a variety of topics available for download. Available in both English and Spanish.

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