CREATING HOME [Part 2] - The Story of Bert and Albert - Institution To Community

[mommahoops]

I worked very closely with Albert and Bert in the "institution". I do have to admit that you did not show all the happy times and pictures from our trips , parties etc.. and many of the skills and posessions they have from our shopping trips and many hours of skill traing.. I am so happy for you Albert..You look so happy..and yes you are in a better place. But please, I hope those watching this realize that we were not all bad ..and I loved Albert very much...

[LarsonLaurie]

Watching this story about Bert and Albert brought me great happiness and also great sadness. My first response was to smile and be so thrilled for them, they truly deserve to finally have this life. After a while though, the rest sinks in. How many other lives have been stolen over the years, people who died in institutions who never got to know this kind of freedom and choice. How many others are still denied a life like this, stuck in institutions across Canada and around the world?

[liveworkplayvideo]

That is a common reaction - also to feel sad about how much of their life was so limited - and definitely to think about those who may never see the outside of an institution.

[TheMrsBoz]

Awesome! How great for Albert and Bert!

[allisonhogan]

Great job! Way to go Albert and Bert!

[jenniferaharris]

Very moving video - I take so much for granted I will not do this anymore!

[liveworkplayvideo]

Wow Jennifer, I bet Bert and Albert would be really happy to know that you reacted to their story that way!