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Mentally Retarded Sue, Charging Condo Discriminated
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Submitted by Patricia Darr, Jan 14, 2007 09:33

Some people are so ignorant and biggoted! I am a 73 year old widow, with a Retarded daughter, who is 53 years old. Several years ago, I was quite ill. It frightened me to think what might happen to my daughter if I died. I was able to find a Good Shepherd living situation and moved her into it. Fortunately, I recovered, but she still lives there. She and about five others live in satellite apartments, with a central apartment for staff that provides meals and oversees medical appointments and medicine distribution. They also have part time employment at a sheltered work shop and group activities. There have never been any untoward incidents. I thank God for the Lutheran Church 's sponsorship of these homes!

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how come they can't get the same oppournities like we can and they can't even try out for thier permit... [MORE]	Kia nSullivan	May 31, 2007 09:08
As the mother of a mentally retarded young woman who moved into a group home in 2001, I was disappointed... [MORE]	Carolyn LeBel	Jan 15, 2007 22:13
While I sympathize with the retarded people who want to move into the Bennett, the retarded can be really annoying,... [MORE]	Edward Klingle	Jan 14, 2007 12:34
This is outright discrimation. As a parent of a disabled young adult looking to plan for her future, it is... [MORE]	rosemary levai	Jan 12, 2007 09:27
The questions and arguments posed by the Bennet Co-Op Board and its property managers are direct throw backs to the... [MORE]	Judy Hummel	Jan 12, 2007 08:57
It can't always be irrational fear, this medieval horror of people who are 'different.' I am appalled but not surprised... [MORE]	C P Saul	Jan 11, 2007 23:56
Some people are so ignorant and biggoted! I am a 73 year old widow, with a Retarded daughter, who is...	Patricia Darr	Jan 14, 2007 09:33

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