Punched. Stomped. Whipped. – Inquirer Article
A deep dive into a string of child abuse at Deveraux in Chester County. Twenty Chester County Devereux staffers allegedly harmed children — or kept quiet about the abuse — since 2018.
Abuse of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) and Autism (ASD)
Fact sheet developed by Vision for Equality's Voices Rising for Justice. It compiles information regarding Abuse of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism.
Crimes Against People with Disabilities
A closer look on the different types of crimes committed against people with disabilities. This document includes data and infographics on crime trends, types of crime, among other information.
Blossom Philadelphia Closes – The Inquirer
Philadelphia Inquirer Article about Blossom Philadelphia, which lost its license to operate residences for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities, and the closure of its remaining operations.
Too angry to mourn – The Inquirer
This article was published in the Philadelphia Inquirer about Vincent McNamara, who died on New Year’s Eve after choking on pizza even though he was supposed to have only soft or pureed foods, lived in a South Philadelphia home managed…
3 Men Accused Of Physically Abusing And Mocking Man With Severe Mental And Physical Challenges
This article was originally published by CBS Pittsburgh on June 30, 2021 and written by Ross Guidotti This is a news article that reports an incident on abuse in Pittsburgh, PA.
NPR Abused and Betrayed Series
Epidemic Of Sexual Assault in the Intellectual Disabilities Community A series of NPR articles, stories, video and investigation surrounding the Epidemic Of Sexual Assault and Abuse in the Intellectual Disabilities Community.
Governor Letter Addressing Neglect and Abuse with Cameras
Immediate Need for Addressing Abuse of PA Citizens with Disabilities A letter to Governor Tom Wolf on behalf of Vision for Equality urging the Immediate Need for Addressing Abuse of PA Citizens with Disabilities.