[pc93]

Adult Protective Services will not do anything because they say that if it is in a court proceeding they can do nothing. Can someone verify if this is true? If it is not true then they are in a heap of trouble.

[TaxRelief]

The Advocacy Center is actively investigating the case. They are the ones with the authority to do so.

Advocacy Center--State of Florida--Press Release [Schiavo Abuse Investigation]

"Since the initial withdrawal of hydration and nourishment from Terri Schiavo on Wednesday October 15, 2003 The Advocacy Center has received numerous complaints of possible neglect concerning Ms. Schiavo. Additionally we have received reports that there may have been a change in circumstance regarding Ms. Schiavo’s condition since the last full review in State Court.

It is The Advocacy Center’s federal mandate (pursuant to 29 U.S.C. §794(a) (doc 1) and 42 U.S.C.§1504 3(a)(2)(B) as the designated Protection and Advocacy Agency for the State of Florida to investigate complaints of abuse and/or neglect against persons with disabilities.

The Center is presently making demands in order to acquire reports and records necessary to undertake a thorough and impartial investigation of complaints we have received.

In order to preserve the integrity of our investigation during its pendency no further statement will be made to the Press."

[tutstar]

I don't know but if the same injuries had occurred to a child, DCF would be all over the parents in a heartbeat. I've heard of folks taking kids to ER for injuries and not being allowed to leave with their kids because the Docs called the Social Workers in.

It seems from what I've read that the fact that Terri is being denied therapy is a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

AND
you said
If it is not true then they are in a heap of trouble.

Do you mean Adult Protective Services is in trouble or the Schindlers?