Willis McNabb said people with disabilities can sometimes have challenges adjusting.
Supporters of the closure, however, said the transition is not taken lightly.
Scott Livengood, chief executive officer at Alpha Supported Living Services, said it takes months to move people out of a state facility and into the community, and requires approval from both the group-home provider and the resident.
“We know how to do it well,” said Stacy Dym, executive director at the Art of Washington State. “The doors aren’t going to close in a day. No one gets turned out onto the street. Nobody’s homeless. It’s not going to jam up our system.”
Labor concerns
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