Brandon Sun
By: Tyler Clarke
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The impending closure of the Manitoba Development Centre is "overdue," according to Inclusion Westman’s leadership.
"Anybody who cares about the rights of individuals living with disabilities should be pleased about this announcement," executive director Amanda Hamm said.
Amanda Hamm
"I hope that it’s followed up by many more announcements by the government of how they’ll support the successful integration of people into communities."
The Manitoba Development Centre is a Portage la Prairie-based residential institution for people living with intellectual disabilities.
Last week, Families Minister Rochelle Squires announced the 133 people living at the facility will be transitioned into community care as the centre is phased out during the next three years.