Often people are afraid to speak up, and those who are wronged do not have the time or money to pursue legal action. At a company I once worked at, a deaf woman almost didn't get a job due to her lack of hearing. She was hired only because I and another interviewer spoke up that accommodations could be made and the manager was about to blatantly discriminate in front of two witnesses. Three months later, we were laid off. I knew that would likely end up being the result, as did my co-worker.
Amazing story I hope they find happiness and I’m hoping to move out in to my own place in a few years but will still have support because of my learning disability and I hope they have fun living together it gives them them the life skill of living independently which is a good thing all disabilities should have right to live with independent but with support ♥️
When there’s no one to have a strong says for these disabled adults, as in their families have passed away of old age, who will watch over them? If their families have to have such a strong say today in where they live it shows that the system is flawed NOW!
@@ShamrockNRoller Elza has a learning disability. Asshole is spot on. Actually I made that up, but... What if she really does? Isn't there a nicer way to correct her than seeming like an asshole?
@@ejnicks5644 Maybe I have a mental condition where I don't know how to deal with people properly in a social context. You were WAY more rude to me than I was to her. Good job simping, though. Maybe she'll notice you now and want to kiss you.
Thats so cool furniture city! So nice they got their beds and stuff brand new 🥰 well done to the parents (& the landlord!) for their effort and support ❤
Also, they seem like they would be good tenants - like they said in the video, they don't want to have big parties and none of them smoke. And I assume their rent will be guaranteed in some way by the agency that is helping them, so they should be quite reliable.
There have been housing programs like this in the USA for the disabled run by non profit agencies for people with various disabilities. The wait list time for these types of programs varies that's because these programs have a huge impact on the way people with disabilities live.
Breaking my heart seeing Dana upset because as an autistic adult, I know the anxiety of leaving mom and dad and not understanding why, also I love Travis ❤️ he’s so funny 😂
Jass Wood Ah, nice! ☺️ I’m so happy to hear that they are still flatting together ang getting along well. All of them are SO awesome! Thank you so much for letting me know. ❤️😃👏👏👏👏
This is a great idea except the it should have been done earlier rather than when their parents started to realize that they can no longer be the primary care giver. I have a developmentally disabled brother in law who could easilly achieve an independent lifestyle but his mother is dragging her feet and will not let go. I have been preaching this since he was 20 years old and now that he is turing 50, he will more than likely end up in a long term care facility when his mother can no longer be the primary care giver. Parents are selfish and are thinking of themselves more than their childern when they delay teaching their kids independence. If these parents were younger, these people will not find any independence until they are in their 40s or 50s much less in their 30s.
@gerald tao. Hi. The things that I'm going to say and suggest are for the benefit of your brother-in-law and his mother. Help her, and that will, in turn, help him (going to an appropriate place where he can get the care and attention he needs). This is not a simple situation. I understand your concern. If it's too emotionally &/or physically difficult and painful for your brother-in-law's mother to address the topic of what will hapen to her son when she can no longer care for him, is there any reason that you can't research options and gather information FOR her? You really do sound like you care a lot. His mother nedds care, too. No one can know the pain and difficulties she is feeling. There is something about her decisions feels good to her. Selfish? I don't think anyone knows that. Her actions and decisions make it easy for people to assume she is selfish. To know what she is actually feeling or thinking is impossible, unless she shares that info.. Additionally, in extreme situstions like this, there are often often a myriad of thoughts and feelings. This can make it very difficult, or impossible, to understand thdmselves. This means that she might say she feels/thinks one way and never brings up her possible confusion about how she feels, her possible indecisiveness, and her impossibly extremely strong and complex fears. She is possibly overwhelmed. She may feel alone in the world. Loneliness or fear of loneliness can unconsciously or consciously, cause her to feel panicked, and, can often become a crisis of life or death. She could be feeling completely alienated from family and/or friends. Lack of support can possibly add to any fear/panic she might have, maybe making her so afraid, and/or, guilty, she desperately holds onto what's familiar. Perhaps, if you showed her that you were there (not necessarily physically) for her, she might feel less alone, etc.. Helping find info. that she finds impossible to deal with, just might allow her to feel less afraid, for herself and/or her son. She might not be aware that someone helping her is, to some degree, making life easier. She needs support, helpwise, and emotionally. This is a crucial component in what she experiences in the present and future. It would be fantastic if you, or someone in your family could do serious research into finding a person, group, organization, that is extremely familiar with these types of familial situations. The research might become doing some, or a lot, of networking, asking for referals and suggestions. This CAN be accomplished. Being optimistic and positive does absolute wonders in many ways! 😀 (Please, do not criticize her. That's the laxt thing she needs).
Yeah very common term here. We call a house that multiple different people live in a flat. And those people are flatting. Instead of being called roommates they are flatmates :)
Flatting means living in a flat.. more like sharing a house with friends or sometimes even strangers to share cost etc. Common in Australia and NZ. Maybe in the UK as well.
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I like Travis. He is funny and very sweet. Ppl with disabilities are more capable than what we give them credit for.
@T S Ya don't say...
Surely there must be some law preventing landlords from straight up saying they won’t rent to the disabled? If not, that’s outrageous.
Often people are afraid to speak up, and those who are wronged do not have the time or money to pursue legal action. At a company I once worked at, a deaf woman almost didn't get a job due to her lack of hearing. She was hired only because I and another interviewer spoke up that accommodations could be made and the manager was about to blatantly discriminate in front of two witnesses. Three months later, we were laid off. I knew that would likely end up being the result, as did my co-worker.
That stinks, David, but thank you for standing up for what is right!
We have laws to protect us in the US but I can't speak for New South Wales.
It’s really nice that they got good people helping. The people that donated furniture too.
Love it! Everyone looks so happy!
Id love to know how its worked out for them. All the best. =)
I’m so thankful a landlord gave them a chance. This is absolutely wonderful to watch. Never count anyone out
Amazing story I hope they find happiness and I’m hoping to move out in to my own place in a few years but will still have support because of my learning disability and I hope they have fun living together it gives them them the life skill of living independently which is a good thing all disabilities should have right to live with independent but with support ♥️
When there’s no one to have a strong says for these disabled adults, as in their families have passed away of old age, who will watch over them? If their families have to have such a strong say today in where they live it shows that the system is flawed NOW!
I hope their living happy ever after
You made three mistakes in a seven-word sentence. It should be: "I hope THEY'RE living HAPPILY ever after."
@@ShamrockNRoller thanks for being the asshole so I didn't have to lmao
@@ShamrockNRoller Elza has a learning disability. Asshole is spot on.
Actually I made that up, but... What if she really does? Isn't there a nicer way to correct her than seeming like an asshole?
@@ejnicks5644 Maybe I have a mental condition where I don't know how to deal with people properly in a social context. You were WAY more rude to me than I was to her. Good job simping, though. Maybe she'll notice you now and want to kiss you.
ShamrockNRoll nah, you’re definitely the asshole in this situation.
Thats so cool furniture city! So nice they got their beds and stuff brand new 🥰 well done to the parents (& the landlord!) for their effort and support ❤
Fantastic!
How horrible that landlords actually said they don't rent to the disabled! These are four incredible and lovely adults!
Surely that's illegal?
Also, they seem like they would be good tenants - like they said in the video, they don't want to have big parties and none of them smoke. And I assume their rent will be guaranteed in some way by the agency that is helping them, so they should be quite reliable.
Fantastic group of people:)
There have been housing programs like this in the USA for the disabled run by non profit agencies for people with various disabilities. The wait list time for these types of programs varies that's because these programs have a huge impact on the way people with disabilities live.
Very cool! I wonder how they’re doing today and really hope they‘re all well and happy!
9 years ago!!
How are they doing?
Breaking my heart seeing Dana upset because as an autistic adult, I know the anxiety of leaving mom and dad and not understanding why, also I love Travis ❤️ he’s so funny 😂
Has there been an update on this story?
Stephanie Austin 8 years on and still are happily living together and are enjoying the flatting experience
Jass Wood How do you know? Are there any official update videos?
@@LessThanThree76 I'm actually a close relative to one of the four flatmates, but no there are no official update videos :)
Jass Wood Ah, nice! ☺️ I’m so happy to hear that they are still flatting together ang getting along well. All of them are SO awesome! Thank you so much for letting me know. ❤️😃👏👏👏👏
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It’s difficult when they’re not sure.
this is so cool what a lovely bunch, i wonder how theyre doing these days and if theyre still flatting together
This is a great idea except the it should have been done earlier rather than when their parents started to realize that they can no longer be the primary care giver. I have a developmentally disabled brother in law who could easilly achieve an independent lifestyle but his mother is dragging her feet and will not let go. I have been preaching this since he was 20 years old and now that he is turing 50, he will more than likely end up in a long term care facility when his mother can no longer be the primary care giver. Parents are selfish and are thinking of themselves more than their childern when they delay teaching their kids independence. If these parents were younger, these people will not find any independence until they are in their 40s or 50s much less in their 30s.
@gerald tao. Hi. The things that I'm going to say and suggest are for the benefit of your brother-in-law and his mother. Help her, and that will, in turn, help him (going to an appropriate place where he can get the care and attention he needs). This is not a simple situation.
I understand your concern. If it's too emotionally
&/or physically difficult and painful for your brother-in-law's mother to address the topic of what will hapen to her son when she can no longer care for him, is there any reason that you can't research options and gather information FOR her? You really do sound like you care a lot.
His mother nedds care, too. No one can know the pain and difficulties she is feeling. There is something about her decisions feels good to her. Selfish? I don't think anyone knows that. Her actions and decisions make it easy for people to assume she is selfish. To know what she is actually feeling or thinking is impossible, unless she shares that info.. Additionally, in extreme situstions like this, there are often often a myriad of thoughts and feelings. This can make it very difficult, or impossible, to understand thdmselves. This means that she might say she feels/thinks one way and never brings up her possible confusion about how she feels, her possible indecisiveness, and her impossibly extremely strong and complex fears.
She is possibly overwhelmed. She may feel alone in the world. Loneliness or fear of loneliness can unconsciously or consciously, cause her to feel panicked, and, can often become a crisis of life or death.
She could be feeling completely alienated from family and/or friends. Lack of support can possibly add to any fear/panic she might have, maybe making her so afraid, and/or, guilty, she desperately holds onto what's familiar.
Perhaps, if you showed her that you were there (not necessarily physically) for her, she might feel less alone, etc.. Helping find info. that she finds impossible to deal with, just might allow her to feel less afraid, for herself and/or her son. She might not be aware that someone helping her is, to some degree, making life easier.
She needs support, helpwise, and emotionally. This is a crucial component in what she experiences in the present and future. It would be fantastic if you, or someone in your family could do serious research into finding a person, group, organization, that is extremely familiar with these types of familial situations. The research might become doing some, or a lot, of networking, asking for referals and suggestions.
This CAN be accomplished. Being optimistic and positive does absolute wonders in many ways! 😀
(Please, do not criticize her. That's the laxt thing she needs).
Interesting video
Oh the other dances wow 👌🏽😋i love dance 2
I'm having to move out on my own soon. I have autism without intellectual disability.
"Flatting." I was completely confused; this is obviously not an American term. 💙 Are there updates on these sweet, deserving people??
so was I, I'm in the UK, not heard that term before either
Yes, 8 years later and they are still loving and enjoying living together “flatting”
Yeah very common term here. We call a house that multiple different people live in a flat. And those people are flatting. Instead of being called roommates they are flatmates :)
I don’t understand this title at all. Am I the only confused 🤷♀️ one?
Flatting means living in a flat.. more like sharing a house with friends or sometimes even strangers to share cost etc. Common in Australia and NZ. Maybe in the UK as well.
Are they working ? How do they afford rent?
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