Linda is a parent and a founding member of Deohaeko, a group of families who dreamed of what home could mean for their daughter and sons with disabilities and made that dream come true. In 1974, the situation was quite different.

What brings out the best in Tess? Her gentleness, her intelligence, her gifts? It is different than asking what she likes or wants or dreams of. It is a powerful question.

Building Independence and nurturing freedom.

Janet talks about her earliest experiences with people with disabilities, why she left the service system entirely and principles for living a life of relationship.

What comes to mind when you think of being a client? What about when you think about being a citizen? Which one would you want to define your life?