The South Carolina Supreme Court refused Thursday to suspend cuts in care for residents with disabilities while it considers a lawsuit that alleges officials illegally diverted money meant for services. Writing for the court, Judge Costa Pleicones denied a request from advocates for the disabled to prohibit reductions to in-home services from taking effect Friday.
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Budget cuts for disabled stay
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The South Carolina Supreme Court refused Thursday to suspend cuts in care for residents with disabilities while it considers a lawsuit that alleges officials illegally diverted money meant for services. Writing for the court, Judge Costa Pleicones denied a request from advocates for the disabled to prohibit reductions to in-home services from taking effect Friday. “I’m devastated for the families. This is going to be a disaster,” said attorney Patricia Harrison, an advocate for the disabled.
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Budget cuts for disabled stay
Posted on December 31st, 2009 by
Filed under: Myrtle Beach News