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Our Vision for Equality
It started with a dream…Two ladies with
daughters with significant disabilities and a burning desire
to bring about change in the Mental Retardation System.
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The Fialkowski Award & Its History
"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 the unequivocal belief that all people are created equal."
Leona Fialkowski
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New Beginnings ... IM4Q story
"During
the interview, when asked about family involvement, Hakeem
became extremely sad and stated he hadn't seen any family
in a couple of years. He then went into his room and brought
out his mother's obituary. The obituary listed a very large
family ... I recognized one of the names in the obituary and
learned that it was one of his sisters.
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Love Across the Miles
... CFST story
One of our teams first visits was with
Ms. Veronica, a high spirited young lady in her seventies.
What we learned immediately is that she must always keep her
pocketbook filled with money and with cards given to her by
her sister.
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