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Brian's Story

Brian’s Story

Brian is 54 years old and has always lived with his mom. His mother’s care is all he knows and all he has ever experienced. Brian is fully verbal and for the most part can take care of himself despite his intellectual disability. Brian and his mother did not receive any support from the city. No one stopped by the house to check on him and his elderly mother.

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Debbie’s Story

Debbie was born with Downs Syndrome to loving parents who not only accepted and understood her disability, but also extended it by adopting another disabled child, Susan. Susan, just like Debbie had Downs Syndrome, and in addition, a heart condition that required care.

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Debbie's Story

Letters

I just wanted to send a message to you in behalf of our son, my husband, and myself to thank you profusely for including us in your agenda in the meeting today with Governor Wolf. It meant so much to have our story heard, and feel like we might just be a tiny bit closer to getting the services my son so desperately needs and desires. The meeting was very informative and extremely well done.

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Vision for Equality’s Advocacy Department makes a difference every day, one life at a time. A 20-year old woman with an intellectual disability spent the past 3 years of her life in a dark room, while being abused by her own grandfather. Nothing was done until Vision for Equality got involved. A few weeks ago, they were finally able to remove her from a dangerous and destructive situation together with local law enforcement and her perpetrator was taken to jail. Today, the woman lives in a safe home and is receiving the support she needs. For 17 years, VFE has been helping the most vulnerable people in society and giving them a chance to fight back.

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Videos

Good Morning Dee,

“First of all, I would like to thank you for your unending determination in creating and carrying out your Vision.

You are an extraordinary person.

I have always loved the name Audrey. Many powerful women share your name.

It was my pleasure to be part of Friday’s event. I feel a real turn happening around disabilities. Personally, my world is being expanded with knowledge I am gaining by being a part of this community.  I have opened up people’s minds through organic conversations about how to see disabilities in a new light. To see people for people, not their disability.

I am not perfect by any stretch of the imagination, but I am committed to making this world a little bigger and available to all people.

Thank you again for creating a vision where people with disabilities can live an everyday life.”

Sincerely yours,
LC

 

“Dee,

Thank you for helping us get the problem at Kim’s resolved. I can always count on you to put us in the right direction. Once again, thank you.”

-Always,

Elaine, Jack and Kim

“There are not enough words to convey the appreciation I feel for you be-friending and also being His liaison with things of concern with other agencies. You certainly helped Brian + me have a less stressful life.” -Brian’s Mom, Diane Holder

“I’d like to thank you for helping my daughter get the transportation that was agreed upon in her IEP!”

M.P., Parent

“Thank you for all you do for our adult disabled community members and for providing hope, support and incredible inspiration to families and caregivers!”

Lynn P, Parent of child with multiple disabilities

“Keep up the good work!”

Joseph L. Romano, Esquire – Blue Bell, Pa.

“We all have a mutual goal of providing the best available services to those who deserve it most.”

John Barber- Barber National Institute

“I can’t thank you enough for all of your support whenever I call you.”

Joan Engle - Warrington, PA

“I’d like to share with you my experience on a visit I made recently to Vision for Equality, a social service agency in Philadelphia. I met with families who had adult sons and daughters with severe intellectual disabilities. Because of their conditions, they face challenging lives. And it became even more challenging because they “aged-out” of the services the state provides for children. They were put on a waiting list that delays their access to the help that would allow them to work, to live at home, and enjoy a full measure of life’s experiences. But these families would not let these disabilities and the waiting list stand in the way of their dreams.”

Former Governor Tom Corbett, Pennsylvania

“Keep up the GREAT work!”

Edward Picchiarini – The Provider Alliance, Pittsburgh, PA

Thank You! As always, I’m so impressed with the work of Vision for Equality and your support for families.

Cheryl Dugan

“The staff at Vision for Equality is doing a wonderful job with my son. He is now doing just fine. I just wanted to say thanks to everyone not just for the services that my son is receiving, but on behalf of all people who Vision has helped.”

Bill J.

“Thanks for all your advocacy on behalf of people with disabilities in PA. Keep up your great work!!”

Allan & Sara Crimm, Wynnewood, PA

“Thank you for all you do for our adult disabled community members and for providing hope, support and incredible inspiration to families and caregivers!”

Lynn P

“The torch must be carried by the parents of the younger generation. The tools I give to them to overcome their obstacles are the following: never-ending hope, perseverance and unequivocal belief that all people are created equal.”

Leona Fialkowski
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