MLP | Boston Featured in Mintz Levin Annual Pro Bono Report

Early in life, 17-year-old “Quincy” was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, significant developmental delays, and seizure disorder. At home with his grandmother “Francine,” Quincy was vibrant
and full of life. And, despite the severity of his diagnosis, he could walk independently, wash his hands, choose food to eat, and even brush his teeth.

Although Quincy attended a special school that was supposed to help him build on his acquired life and communication skills, he languished in a wheelchair instead, immobile for most of the school day. For Francine, the final straw came when his school placement actually resulted in a regression of the skills that she had taught Quincy herself.