AIMEE'S BULLETIN

We honor the memory of Aimee Sandler on the First Anniversary of Aimee's Bulletin. A milestone event for the State of Pennsylvania in 2011 at its publication, and now a milestone anniversary.

Feb. 14, 2011 -- "End of life in group homes: Some guidance" On February 14th, Valentine's Day around the world ~ the day when RED RULES and chocolate is the gift of choice, red and chocolate being Aimee Sandler's two favorite things when she was alive, and less than one week after February 9th, the two year anniversary of Aimee's death, TODAY Aimee's heart-warming story gets published on the Front page and Page 2 of The Philadelphia Inquirer, Health & Science, Section E.

June 22, 2011 -- This webcast discusses ODP's statement of policy regarding "Procedures for Surrogate Health Care Decision Making" found in Bulletin number 6000-11-01 and attachments. This bulletin and statement of policy were released in January of 2011 to update the Department of Public Welfare's interpretation of the laws and procedures for surrogate health care decision making for individuals receiving mental retardation services through the Department under Act 169 and other applicable law. (Follow this link for a printable version of the webcast: http://bit.ly/iWE18D)

Jan. 19, 2011 -- Bulletin affirms families' rights to make medical decisions for relatives

Dec. 23, 2010 -- blog post on Harp-Weaver

Jan. 13, 2011 -- Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare Issues Guidance to Give Families a Stronger Voice in Care of Adults with Special Needs

Jan. 27, 2011 -- Sue Badeau worked closely with Abigail Sandler to get Aimee's Bulletin signed into law in Pennsylvania.

June 3, 2010 -- article in Montgomery Media