Many objections center on the possibility that people living in congregate settings, such as group homes, can receive much higher budgets than those living on their own or with family members. This raises worries about forced institutionalization. ... “From my perspective, the system is not functioning in a way that supports independence or dignity. Instead, it creates exhaustion, confusion, and barriers to care for people who are already living with significant disabilities and health challenges.”

"If I could go back in time and talk to myself about my future life, I would tell "her" it's okay to have a disability and it is nothing to be ashamed of. It makes me who I am. It makes me extra special."

Asking for help was the hardest and most cathartic self-advocacy I have ever accomplished.

Parents recognized that their children were displaying behavioral problems at school, but not at home. I realized there was a problem bigger than they even knew.