Defying the Myth

Carol Allen Storey has documented the complexities and joys of caring for a child living with a severe disability. The images show families from different socioeconomic backgrounds overcoming daily challenges, making decisions that determine the well-being of their children: from surgery and therapies, to education, employment and housing. Many parents must navigate the complex bureaucracy of public institutions, which demand that they 'prove' their children's need for assistance.