July 15,1999

To Bill Coffelt,

Per your request I am writing a letter of support for Phil Campbell and Mary 
Cerreto.

I have worked professionally with Phil and Mary for years.  They are 
excellent professionals with fine credentials.  They have both been leaders 
in the field of disabilities for years.  Their work is highly respected.  In 
their capacity as leaders within government in Massachusetts, they focused on 
a number of critical issues including but not limited to:
protection of rights of persons with disabilities and their families;
expansion of community based supports;
promoting self-determination and choice; and
quality services and supports based upon meaningful outcomes.

As to their actions related to the protections of rights for residents at 
BRI, which has now been renamed the Judge Rothenberg Center, Phil and Mary's 
actions were consistent with current policy at the time, and now, related to 
the use of aversive procedures in the care and treatment of people with 
disabilities.  Many of the allegations found in press articles have never 
been founded.  It is sad that the media often confuse baseless allegations 
with facts.

Cathy Ficker Terrill