The "pretty good life" of Christopher Hughes

Chris Hughes lives in rural Campbell County and uses an assistive device to talk. Though Hughes, 34, has a type of cerebral palsy that makes him unable to control the way his body moves, he lives a full life -- camping, fishing, bowling, reading and talking to others on the Internet through Facebook and Skype. But because of cuts to the waiver program that provides personal assistants to help Chris's parents care for him at home, the state is suggesting he move to a "community home" where he'll share services with others. He's worried he'll lose all the ground he's gained.

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• disability
• campbell county
• cerebal palsy

[wheelgal1984]

@icef1sh People with CP deserve to live at home if they wish. I have Cp and live at home and need care as well

[superaleja]

It's actually almost always more cost-effective to provide services at home and in the community, vs. a facility.

[patrickg508]

Who in the hell are you to say that he belongs in a group home????? I would be willing to bet that if this was your child you would look at that differently! EVERYONE has a right to live in freedom in their own home. I am disabled and a proud member of an independent living advocacy group that fights for the rights of disabled people like Chris and I to live the life free in our own home environment. Chris, I pray that you will continue to fight for your right to live your life by your choice.

[icef1sh]

he belongs in a group home. his condition is unfortunate but the state cant afford two medical staff 24/7.