Fla. Equal parts of inspiration, determination and elbow grease are turning ordinary houses into homes full of hope for physically challenged adults in the Diocese of Central Florida. Everybody's equal here.
Residents share rent, utilities and food costs, with support from donors.
Resurrection House residents have similar disabilities, no serious mental or emotional problems, supportive families, private health care and positive attitudes. Since I came here, I'm happier. Resurrection House started with Frits Bronsted, a graduate in finance from the University of Central Florida who has muscular dystrophy. An articulate spokesperson for disabled people, his idea sprouted in 1991 after he was interviewed by a local television station about protests at area nursing homes. I started formulating a house that's not a group home or institution, but where residents can share and reduce their expenses.