Washington Post (April 3) A time of unprecedented fear for parents of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities Now, as the crisis worsens and the number of U.S.
deaths tops 6,000, Ellen and her son both face the same bleak reality that families across the nation have been forced to endure: the cessation of once-familiar routine, the burden of isolation, the constant, underlying fear of sickness.
But their circumstances are complicated by Robert’s disability: He doesn’t understand why the routine he cherishes has suddenly vanished, and he still requires constant support from his team of caregivers.
Meanwhile, Ellen — who is 62 and has multiple chronic conditions — has had no choice but to stay away from her son, understanding