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Arkansas News

Disability advocacy group seeks closure of Booneville center

An advocacy group for the disabled called on Gov. Mike Beebe today to close the Booneville Human Development Center because of inadequate patient care, including the recent death of a resident who choked on a sandwich.

Filed Under: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), developmental disability, end-of-life care, healthcare, long-term care, Olmsted decision, public policy

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