Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, & Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act Advisory Council | ACL Administration for Community Living
Jesse Bracisco became paralyzed from the neck down at age 10. He relied on family members for care until age 18 when he hired individuals from the community to be his caregivers so that he could live independently. Without the support of his family and community, Bracisco believes he would have had to live in a nursing home. Bracisco’s experience has given him insight into the responsibilities of hiring and managing staff and the importance of receiving care in the home to remove barriers t...| acl.gov
