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Moving out of the institution
By: sampson.kat
Posted: Dec 8 08
Witnessed: 1769 times
Regions: United States
Issues: Discrimination, Mental disability rights, Physical disability
Tags: mental health, mental health housing, New Lisbon Developmental Center in NJ
Terri and Nancy lived in an institution for most of their lives. This video shows what life was like at New Lisbon Developmental Center in NJ. They said they were afraid. "People fight they yell all night." Terri and Nancy now live in a beautiful home with support from Community Options. They have friends and have found employment and enjoy the freedom of living in the community.
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