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Mark is a friendly 35 year old man with
developmental disabilities who is diagnosed with mental illness and
mild hearing loss. Mark embarked on a new challenge in October 2002,
when his mother was put into a nursing home. He had no one to help him
with his Medications and other needs until an emergency waiver could be
processed.
He had never gone to a birthday party, or to the movies. He
stated that his mother always worried about him getting sick or stung
by a bee, so she kept him home a lot of the time. That was all about to
change. Recent changes in his funding have allowed mark to live in his
own house with a roommate. Supported Living Staff are scheduled to work
at the house each day to teach and assist him with daily living skills.
Now he goes to the movies, shops for groceries, visits the library,
attends church, goes out to eat, and has been to several birthday
parties.
He is happier than he ever has been. Mark is
getting ready for his own birthday party in a couple of weeks and is
having his party at Chi Chi’s, his favorite restaurant. Together with
his staff, Mark is working everyday to become more independent in many
aspects of his life. The funding and services that he receives allows
him to work towards his goals and dreams, as well as becoming an active
member of the community.
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