He Works Against Institutions: Former Patient Becomes Advocate for Rights of the Handicapped - July 1995, updated 2021
He Works Against Institutions: Former Patient Becomes Advocate for Rights of the Handicapped
The article is about Bernard Carabello who was once a patient at Willowbrook Institution but has since become an advocate for the rights of the disabled. He worked against institutions that do not support or adequately serve disabled people. Through his advocacy efforts, he strives to ensure that disabled individuals are able to live fulfilling lives with dignity and respect, free from discrimination and bias.
* This article uses the word handicapped to describe disabled people. At the time this word was more commonly used and accepted but is no longer considered appropriate.