We’re proud of the work that we do to enable and empower families and individuals. Take a look at the success stories, videos and testimonials below.
Stories
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.
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.
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.
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.
Videos