Philipe Rivera goes by “Flip.” He’s 34 years old and has cerebral palsy. He has a tattoo on his arm, uses a wheelchair, and communicates through a device called a DynaVox.
“I also use a head pointer for my personal PC,” Rivera said. “I cannot use my hands. I rely on people to help me with getting dressed, feeding, bathing, etc.”
He’s been at Monroe Community Hospital since he was 20. Before that, he lived with his mom who was struggling with substance abuse. She couldn’t care for him, so he was placed in the nursing facility owned by Monroe County. He said it’s never felt like a home. For 10 years, he’s been trying to get out.
Source: https://www.wxxinews.org/post/disability-community-still-fighting-independent-living