Christopher (18), Cerebral Palsy, Shelby County

“It’s overwhelming to go to the school, and feel like you have to get down on your hands and knees and beg for services you know your children should have. ”

Lauren (21), Autism, Blount County

“Why can’t schools treat people with disabilities like they have a future?”

Grayson (21), Cerebral Palsy, Cumberland County

“After a certain point you say this is what we are. Let’s just be a family and let’s just live.”

Tripp (Age 21), Intellectual Disability, Williamson County

“From this point on, I want you to remember that it’s your job to prepare Tripp for the path, because you cannot prepare the path for Tripp. ”

J.T. (Age 18), Autism, Montgomery County

“What is helpful to one person with autism is not necessarily workable for another. Therefore, any policy or view that attempts to compartmentalize people with autism may be ineffective. ”