| AUDIO
On paper Jay Turnbull is
a 37-year-old man with a severe intellectual disability
(mental retardation), autism, a bi-polar disorder,
and physical health issues. But to those who know him,
“J.T.” (as he likes to be called – naming is part of
self-determination) is an active, independent adult
who knows what he wants and how to get it …with a little
help from his reliable allies.
What matters to J.T. is being physically and behaviorally
well, having fun with friends and family, enjoying music,
following a routine, and making his own choices. J.T.
is lucky: what he values most in life IS his life. How
many 37-year-olds with so many and such significant disabilities
can say the same?
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