Wny Ddso
(group home) Abused, neglect, mistreatment, disrespect, med errors, false documentations, unexplained & unreported injury, lies cover up and much more

While working as a Developmental Aide for the WNYDDSO, on a daily to weekly basis, I dealt with individuals various behavioral and emotional outbursts that required me to be proactive and reactive measures to promote a safe environment. I needed to be a role model by demonstrating positive behavior (s) and proper manners while respecting each individual as a human being with feelings, even though they might have difficulty expressing them.

Throughout my employment, I witnessed staff members including supervisors engage in questionable behaviors, actions, and attitudes towards/against the individuals residing at the group home. These behaviors included but are not limited to: name calling, shoving, choking, dragging, kicking, denial of food and drink, med errors, falsification of documentation, and much more.

I reported only 13 allegations of abuse (because at the time thats all I could remember) to the WNYDDSO Commission of Quality Assurance and Albany, NY. I also submitted photos of lacerations and abrasions on 2 individuals. While in court for Worker's Comp., it was mentioned that 6 of the allegations were founded and the others weren't substantiated because I could not give specific dates and times. It was hard for me to remember the specific dates due to the on-going stress of what I witnessed, the warnings I received form my supervisor "to not tell" and comments made by my co-workers such as "we cover each others backs", and " if you get involved, you're out", and the lengthy interrogation/interview process.

As a result of all this, I have not worked since January and I am receiving various treatments related to the work related stress and abuse I witnessed, also from the stress of being a known "whistle blower". And although I know that I did the right thing to report the abuse, my life has not been the same since, and I think it's strange how these people have remained employed. Is this really how the State system works??? Please see for other cases of abuse at state-run group homes: http://community. Nytimes.com/comments/www.nytimes.com/03/13/nyregion/13homes.html

Company: Wny Ddso
Country: USA
State: New York
City: West Senaca
Address: 1200 East & West Road
Phone: 7165172000
Site: omr.state.ny.us

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