We, the undersigned, are supporters of the profoundly retarded, non-verbal, and medically fragile individuals cared for at the Seven Hills Pediatric Center in Groton whom the Department of Mental Retardation has recommended be moved out of their home. The Commonwealth's claim that these individuals would be better off living in the Community and the current administration's abandonment of the previous practice of giving the individuals or families concerned the power to make this decision are sad departures from the past progressive and humane practices of our state. I for one will hold the Patrick Administration accountable if it proceeds with this action and shortens the lives of these individuals. If individuals who cannot speak for themselves cannot be spoken for by their family members and guardians, then none of us have any real rights.
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This is a continuation of our previous petition which was signed by 1651 individuals.
We, the undersigned, are supporters of the profoundly retarded, non-verbal, and medically fragile individuals cared for at the Seven Hills Pediatric Center in Groton whom the Department of Mental Retardation has recommended be moved out of their home. The Commonwealth's claim that these individuals would be better off living in the Community and the current administration's abandonment of the previous practice of giving the individuals or families concerned the power to make this decision are sad departures from the past progressive and humane practices of our state. I for one will hold the Patrick Administration accountable if it proceeds with this action and shortens the lives of these individuals. If individuals who cannot speak for themselves cannot be spoken for by their family members and guardians, then none of us have any real rights.
This is a continuation of our previous petition which was signed by 1651 individuals.
