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Coverage of Judge Rotenberg Center in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 1 · 15:30 UTCMost recent: Jun 1 · 15:30 UTC
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  • HEALTHJun 1 · 15:30 UTCSTAT NEWS
    As FDA misses deadline on electric shock ban, disability advocates speak out

    The FDA missed a two-year deadline to decide on banning electrical shock devices used for managing self-injurious behavior in people with intellectual disabilities and autism. Disability advocates and former recipients are concerned about their continued use at the Judge Rotenberg Center in Massachusetts, despite being labeled 'torture' by the UN and 'punishing' by the AAP.