We Have Choices

A 29-minute documentary on individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across New York state who have used individualized supports in taking greater control of their lives. (2009)
Traditionally, funding for people with disabilities has gone directly to agencies that provide support services. Now individuals have the opportunity to control their budgets and choose the services they want and need. In New York, supports are available to help people make the move from living in large group homes to living in their own homes, with one or two housemates. This program includes profiles of eight people who have made this move.
For more information, contact:
The Self-Advocacy Association of New York State
sanys.org
phone: [phone]

[@Eurodance90schick]

wonderful video, I really enjoyed watching it.

[@rustyHawkins-z7t]

That’s what I want in my life with my girlfriend dawn

[@rustyHawkins-z7t]

I am want to live together with my girlfriend and marry her without boundaries

[@rustyHawkins-z7t]

I. Want to be closer to my sister in law and her help me reach my goals and dreams

[@rustyHawkins-z7t]

I want be ale to see my son joe and be a good dad because I love him

[@aelroseborgis2280]

This is a really wonderful program. As a Special Education teacher, I worry so often about what services my students will receive--if any--to support their continued independence when they grow up. Anything less than full local, regional, and national government support for those kinds of aides is a moral failure, in my opinion.

[@samnelson]

I believe everyone with or without disabilities have a choice.

[@rustyHawkins-z7t]

I want to live with my girlfriend And marry her Without judgement and jumping through hoops

[@Warmblanket649]

I understand completely about people that have disabilities but i just cant wrap my mind around how caregivers are paid and treated as well. It is a shame how majority of caregivers are paid. Not even a livable wage and are expected to care for someone. Alot of caregivers are treated like crap and are expected to work. Its very inhumane and it disgust me!!!!!!!!!!

[@rustyHawkins-z7t]

I relate

[@rustyHawkins-z7t]

I agree

[@pimpstrong333]

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[@user-kk2pc7ik7t]

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[@SharonLee-g7n]

This was an amazing video! Thanks to all of the amazing staff that support these beautiful & courageous individuals to lead a fulling & independent lives!!! I even got to see my sister in one of videos!~! So proud of her!~! 😊

[@oliviamiller8149]

Poor

[@smaug7958]

Not where I am