I have mild cerebral palsy, there are so many things that I can relate to Rachel’s experience. I also went to college. I have worked in a group home before and I totally agree Rachel doesn’t belong in a group home. But yet it’s extremely hard to find help especially when you need 24 hour care. My dad worked for many homes for children and was a pioneer in opening up group homes for the developmental disabled in the area. He gets a phone call from one of his colleagues. Whose family member had cerebral palsy and couldn’t find a job. But my dad was a great stepping stone getting her a job in social work. You have no idea how many times I have had to step up and defend myself because people treat me as an intellectually disabled person. Due to my speech problem. This isn’t a Joe blow off the street, these are professionals.
I watched Rachel's videos and i really would love to know her. Shes very intelligent and so inspiring. Everything she's been through everything she's dealt with, i said it before and I'll say it again, i can only wish to have her strength and integrity. Such an amazing person. And for people to take advantage of people with a disability, or anyone for that matter is revolting. Its so sad that she had to deal with that and im glad it was able to be prevented. You're an amazing person Rachel. And I truly hope the best for you!
Rachel, I worked in a group home in my county for 3 evenings. I witnessed degrading humiliating treatment of the residents there. About 2 hours into my first night there, I saw the guy in charge pick up a resident from his wheelchair and throw him onto a couch and yell some insults at him. I made equally demeaning remarks to the guy in charge about him being severely obese. From that point on , I was gathering evidence. I thought the regional manager would jump on this. There were four male residents in the house and all four had serious issues including mental health, physical disability, intellectual problems and behavior problems. I really couldn’t believe the incidents that I saw. I never treated anyone like that and I worked at a state prison for 24 years. If I had done anything like that, I would expect to be terminated from state employment real quickly. After I made my report and handed it to the regional manager, he informed me that the house manager reported that I threatened to assault one of the residents and I wouldn’t be working there any longer. I guess it was treating them like human beings was the problem. I actually tried to interact with them and not just sit around and watch tv all night. Rachel, DO NOT go to a group home. You will be sorry. What ever you have to do is what you have to do to not go there. I guarantee you that the residents are still being abused on a daily basis. I tried to stop it but was stopped in my tracks immediately.
I am so sorry to read this. Thank you for posting it. I do believe this behavior happens in some group homes but not all. I think it is critical to be very careful in choosing homes. But all are not bad. I have heard similar stories so I know it does happen
I tried getting a job at Liberty Resources, and they told me that I was overqualified! I wanted to work for a news station, but they said that I didn't have enough experience. So, I utilize my journalism skills making informative videos on TikTok and UA-cam.
Hello again Rachel and Amy! I am following your every video. As a paraeducator for a 7-year old boy with quadriplegic spastic cerebral palsy in the general education classroom, I gain valuable insights from you both on how to help my student succeed and become as independent as possible. Learning from you both I have been able to get my student the proper walker, wheelchair and stander for his good postural support. My student is in 1st grade and currently being trained in eyegaze. He has some use of his right hand and struggles to talk. As his para, I help him by interpeting his speech and scribe most of his writing for him. How were you able to write and show your knowledge, Rachel, when you were in grades 1-12?
She had a reader and scribe accommodation in elementary and middle school. In high school, her aide performed these functions. In college, she had accommodation with her caregiver through disability services. In college, she had acccommadations to go to testing centers to take tests so her tests could be read out loud.
What's the name of her case diagnosis ?? cause I have a two years daughter who had a (Brain atrophy), And I Whant to know if my daughter ever can speaks or understand..??
Rachel has severe involvement due to cerebral palsy. Make sure with your daughter you talk to her as much as possible. You can explore using gestures to communicate, eye gaze to make choices or touching pictures on a communication app to allow her some communication
please dont called her a hero, you should treat me them like normal people, she will be more happy if you spoke with her normally rather than called her a true hero.
I have mild cerebral palsy, there are so many things that I can relate to Rachel’s experience. I also went to college. I have worked in a group home before and I totally agree Rachel doesn’t belong in a group home. But yet it’s extremely hard to find help especially when you need 24 hour care. My dad worked for many homes for children and was a pioneer in opening up group homes for the developmental disabled in the area. He gets a phone call from one of his colleagues. Whose family member had cerebral palsy and couldn’t find a job. But my dad was a great stepping stone getting her a job in social work. You have no idea how many times I have had to step up and defend myself because people treat me as an intellectually disabled person. Due to my speech problem. This isn’t a Joe blow off the street, these are professionals.
Thank you for your thoughtful comment
I watched Rachel's videos and i really would love to know her. Shes very intelligent and so inspiring. Everything she's been through everything she's dealt with, i said it before and I'll say it again, i can only wish to have her strength and integrity. Such an amazing person. And for people to take advantage of people with a disability, or anyone for that matter is revolting. Its so sad that she had to deal with that and im glad it was able to be prevented. You're an amazing person Rachel. And I truly hope the best for you!
I am so happy you found her videos. She articulates so well her experiences
she is amazing, true hero
Totally agree
Rachel, I worked in a group home in my county for 3 evenings. I witnessed degrading humiliating treatment of the residents there. About 2 hours into my first night there, I saw the guy in charge pick up a resident from his wheelchair and throw him onto a couch and yell some insults at him. I made equally demeaning remarks to the guy in charge about him being severely obese. From that point on , I was gathering evidence. I thought the regional manager would jump on this. There were four male residents in the house and all four had serious issues including mental health, physical disability, intellectual problems and behavior problems. I really couldn’t believe the incidents that I saw. I never treated anyone like that and I worked at a state prison for 24 years. If I had done anything like that, I would expect to be terminated from state employment real quickly. After I made my report and handed it to the regional manager, he informed me that the house manager reported that I threatened to assault one of the residents and I wouldn’t be working there any longer. I guess it was treating them like human beings was the problem. I actually tried to interact with them and not just sit around and watch tv all night.
Rachel, DO NOT go to a group home. You will be sorry. What ever you have to do is what you have to do to not go there. I guarantee you that the residents are still being abused on a daily basis. I tried to stop it but was stopped in my tracks immediately.
I am so sorry to read this. Thank you for posting it. I do believe this behavior happens in some group homes but not all. I think it is critical to be very careful in choosing homes. But all are not bad. I have heard similar stories so I know it does happen
I tried getting a job at Liberty Resources, and they told me that I was overqualified! I wanted to work for a news station, but they said that I didn't have enough experience. So, I utilize my journalism skills making informative videos on TikTok and UA-cam.
Best of luck to you!
Hello again Rachel and Amy! I am following your every video. As a paraeducator for a 7-year old boy with quadriplegic spastic cerebral palsy in the general education classroom, I gain valuable insights from you both on how to help my student succeed and become as independent as possible. Learning from you both I have been able to get my student the proper walker, wheelchair and stander for his good postural support. My student is in 1st grade and currently being trained in eyegaze. He has some use of his right hand and struggles to talk. As his para, I help him by interpeting his speech and scribe most of his writing for him. How were you able to write and show your knowledge, Rachel, when you were in grades 1-12?
I'll ask her.
She had a reader and scribe accommodation in elementary and middle school. In high school, her aide performed these functions. In college, she had accommodation with her caregiver through disability services. In college, she had acccommadations to go to testing centers to take tests so her tests could be read out loud.
Thank you for your reply! Much appreciated.
@@deborahuhrina6881 You are welcome
What kind of walker does she uses?
I’ll ask her
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What's the name of her case diagnosis ?? cause I have a two years daughter who had a (Brain atrophy),
And I Whant to know if my daughter ever can speaks or understand..??
Her diagnosis is Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
Rachel has severe involvement due to cerebral palsy. Make sure with your daughter you talk to her as much as possible. You can explore using gestures to communicate, eye gaze to make choices or touching pictures on a communication app to allow her some communication
其實腦麻是人的大腦中樞神經系統受損及失調，所以差異性大小不同佷大咩！
你是對的
@@pediatricPTexercises 我喜歡主持人和來賓的互動。有一分事實說一分話的正能量用心態度！
感謝您的客氣話。 我希望我們對彼此的感染會顯示出來
please dont called her a hero, you should treat me them like normal people, she will be more happy if you spoke with her normally rather than called her a true hero.
Ok, she is a normal person who is incredibly driven, smart, charismatic, and very fun
❤
She is so good, isn’t she.
@@pediatricPTexercisesyes
lol. Yes, she is.