EVANSTON, Ill. -- The rights for people with severe disabilities to live in a community is a personal choice. But due to age restrictions this may no longer be possible.
Families who have medically fragile young adults with developmental disabilities who are currently living in Chicago-area group homes are worried about their children's futures -- especially when there are not many options.
Located in Evanston, this beautiful house is home for eight young adults. Each of them have their own room with a wide range of activities provided by professional staff.
This is one of two specialized community-based living facilities that the Anixter Center, a not-for-profit organization, operates.
Kevin Limbeck is the president and CEO.
"The state of Illinois asked us to build this facility because they're medically fragile young adults with disabilities," said Limbeck. "They have special needs that other children with disabilities their age don't have."
This summer they received a letter from the state saying funding will be cut due to an individual's age.
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