People and the media have often portrayed people who have disabilities as "dangerous" and say that they should not live in the community. This newspaper story tells how one family was affected by this. The father goes on to relate how his son who has a disability made the move from institution to family home and then to community house. He tells of the severe deprivations and fears his son suffered in an institution and how he overcame these by being part of a supportive family, service and community. Keyword: Families