FW: Why Planned Communities are bad for Florida

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Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 10:30:18 -0500Subject: FW: Why Planned Communities are bad for Florida

From: Haven, Inc. [info@...]Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2011 5:00 AMTo: Haven, Inc.Subject: Why Planned Communities are bad for Florida

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An open letter from Haven, Inc.

Dear Friend,

When we founded Haven 8 years ago, we knew we would be rocking the boat when it came to our perceptions of what services for people with developmental disabilities should be. Coming from a group home and day program background, we set out to prove everyone could be successful with full inclusion if given the chance and supports. While we never expected these beliefs to be accepted with open arms by all, we never expected to see the State move the support services for people with developmental disabilities completely backwards and in turn see many families embracing this move!In an effort to explain our stand and encourage families not to fall for the misconceptions these "Planned Communities" bring, we have written an open letter addressing the fears we have. You can read this letter by taking the link on the right side of this email and we hope you will do so whether you agree with us or not. Open discussion is what we need to keep forward moving progress. We would also encourage you to forward this email, or print and share this letter with anyone you feel would benefit from the information.It is with great respect and admiration to the families of this State we present these views and we hope you will take them with that intention.

Sincerely,

Haven, Inc.

2554 Moody Rd

Orange Park, Florida 32073

EXCERPT FROM OUR OPEN LETTER

Let's look at all the reasons why, on the surface, this seems like such a great idea: First and foremost, safety. I am a parent of a young man with a developmental disability. I get it. It is scary. The last thing I want to worry about is whether or not he is in a safe place, doing safe things or if he is out somewhere with bad people getting taken advantage of or getting hurt. But I have two other children I have the same fears about. Does this give me the right to control their adult lives, ignore their dreams and choices, and keep them under someone's control so I can sleep at night without worrying?

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