Melbourne, Florida – I’m a quadriplegic with spastic Cerebral Palsy. I’m also clinically non-verbal. My support staff are very important to me. They make it possible to live an independent life. Without support staff, I would be bedridden and I would have no means to function. Support staff are vital for someone such as myself,

Floral, Florida – My son, Luke, lives in a group home and attends Adult Day Training on weekdays. His direct care givers are the closest thing we have on this Earth to angels. They are kind and competent and professional. And Luke loves them. They are also grossly underpaid and I live in terror that

Iverness, Florida – My 48-year-old daughter, Monique, has the approximate mental age of 3 to 4 years. She has limited expressive vocabulary. Monique currently resides in a group home in Citrus County, is involved with Special Olympics and other social groups for I/DD individuals. I am Monique’s Guardian Advocate, and bring her home frequently. When

Sebastian, Florida –My son, Sean, is 45 years old, non-verbal and autistic. I am 71 years old and his sole caretaker since Sean’s father passed away in 2016. We receive services through a great provider who provides Sean with personal support and life skills training. Sean has established a strong bond with his provider ,