Children Quote by Charles Bass
“These children should be enrolled in Independent Living programs designed by state and local governments to prepare them to enter the workplace, or attend college, and successfully manage their lives.”
About This Quote
Source Policy proposal: State independent living program legislation, 2019
Advocates for government-run programs that teach disabled youth life skills for work or college.
In simple terms: Government should teach disabled youth life skills for independence.
Support independent living programs.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- government funding
- nonprofit partnerships
- mentor networks
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What barriers exist to program rollout?
- How can we measure success?
Funding and implementation can be challenging.