Connecticut could save millions of dollars and help many more people with intellectual disabilities if they phased out Southbury Training School and similar institutions and moved their clients to less expensive community facilities that provide the same level of services.
Shelagh McClure and Tom Fiorentino
Posted inCT Viewpoints
Phase out Southbury Training School and similar institutions
Connecticut could save millions of dollars and help many more people with intellectual disabilities if they phased out Southbury Training School and similar institutions and moved their clients to less expensive community facilities that provide the same level of services.