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The Stories Of The 43 Families Affected by the Possible  De-institutionalization of the Residents at Seven Hills Pediatric Center
This page is dedicated to the experiences of the families being affected by the Rolland decision. These are the stories of the severely disabled individuals whom are being forced to leave where they call home. We also have testimonials from other involved individuals, such as the Director of Seven Hills Pediatric Center. Please take the time to read these stories and help these families save their loved ones.

The Story of David Braga & His Family
David is a Seven Hills Pediatric Resident

David Braga finally got to come home for the first time at 7 months old after an extended stay in NeoNatal Intensive Care. His brain did not receive oxygen fast enough which left him mentally retarded. David also suffers from Cystic Fibrosis and his a quadriplegic. His digestive and respiratory systems do not function properly. David has a loving family, his parents and five sibilings were devoted to caring for him and keeping him in the family home, but as David got older it became harder and harder to care for him. David has called Seven Hills Pediatric Center home since he was 11 years old. It is the staff of Seven Hills & their excellent care that has kept him alive. He is now 31 years old and facing possible eviction from the one place that keeps him safe. This is his story. »


The Story of Erin Poulin & Her Family
Erin is a Seven Hills Pediatric Resident
Erin is a beautiful 32 year old woman who has lived at Seven Hills Pediatric since she was 9 months old. She doesn't speak; she doesn't cry. She is in a wheelchair and is fed through a tube in her stomach. Erin requires round the clock medical assistance and care that her parents cannot provide in a home setting. Erin's name is on the Rolland Community Placement List, which was drawn up in November 2007 arbitrarily after the Rolland Suit Settlement. Her inclusion means that Erin may be moved into a community setting that does not offer the same medical standards without consent from her doctors or from her parents. A transition of that magnitude would only serve to put her life at risk. This is her story. »

The Story of Eric Voss & His Family
Eric is a Seven Hills Pediatric Resident
Eric is a 27-year-old quadriplegic with cerebral palsy. When he was younger he was able to reside at his family home, where his parents with the assistance of registered nurses, cared for him. However tragedy struck for Eric at 17 because following hip surgery, Eric went into a coma for three weeks, suffering additional brain damage. Afterward, he needed 24-hour monitoring to prevent a similar episode and moved into Seven Hills. Eric is fed through a tube. He cannot talk and has little affect, except to smile sometimes at voices he recognizes. He requires a custom-made wheelchair. A transition to a community setting would not allow him to receive the same level of care that he requires to ensure his health and safety. This is his story. »

The Story of Patrick Sheehan & His Family
Patrick is a Seven Hills Pediatric Resident
Patrick is a 22 years young resident at Seven Hills Pediatric. He suffers from cerebral palsy, is a quadriplegic and has tendency toward massive seizures. His seizures are severe and frequent, sometimes as many as eight in a row. Patrick was actually born dead and it took them 15 minutes to revive him. Until their son was 18, Sheehan and her husband cared for Patrick in their home, with the help of registered nurses. At that point, doctors advised Sheehan to place Patrick in a nursing home. He has been at Seven Hills for four years, and now receives the medical monitoring he needs. He is another resident facing eviction from the place that is keeping him safe. This is his story. »

Janay Trabucco
Janay is a Seven Hills Pediatric Resident
Janay Mary Faustine Trabucco is one of the exceptional angels on this earth. She has lived at Seven Hills since November of 1978. She has endured medical turmoil and struggle. This is her story. » 

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