In 1959 a group of parents had a vision for a better life for their children, one that was filled with opportunity, growth, friendship, a sense of community and the comfort of a secure nurturing home. The original setting was a small dorm like building with a recreational area and […]
My Experience at Plowshare Farm
My uncle Denis, an adult with developmental disabilities, lives at Plowshare Farm. Last June, I spent an extended period at Plowshare and had opportunity to experience daily life. Plowshare is built on a concept called “Life-sharing,” where people with and without developmental disabilities live together in extended family households. In […]