Gov. Shapiros budget would help families caring for people with disabilities | Opinion [Video]

By Dr. Val Arkoosh

It happens more often than you might think – a hardworking parent suddenly finds themselves as the sole caregiver for both their spouse and a child with an intellectual disability. These were among the most heart-wrenching calls I received when I served as a Montgomery County Commissioner.

I remember one particular call: a man’s spouse was ill, and he needed someone to take care of his son that day so he could take his spouse to the hospital.