A transplant may be on the horizon for a New Jersey
family. Their young daughter was told
she couldn’t have one because of her mental challenge. Hospital representatives may be rethinking
their choice.
Amelia Rivera is a three year old girl. Her mental challenge causes her to have
learning differences. She also has
seizures and unique facial features.
Last month, Chrissy Rivera (Amelia Rivera’s mother), wrote
on her website that a Philadelphia hospital denied her a transplant. This was supposedly because the hospital
considered her “mentally retarded”.
Chrissy started an online petition that gained 37,000+ signatures.
The backlash and controversy regarding this decision caused
the hospital to take action. Hospital
representatives invited the Riveras to re-discuss Amelia’s transplant. Chrissy states she sees this as a positive
sign.
Encouraging words: http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2012/01/31/transplant-may-be-in-sight/14882/
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