Peggy Marone's 40 year old son , Ross, has been at Wheat Ridge Regional Center's Ridge Home, since the 1970's and remains there because she has confidence in the care he receives. She doesn't think he'd do well in a community environment and prefers that

Peggy Marone's 40 year old son , Ross, has been at Wheat Ridge Regional Center's Ridge Home, since the 1970's and remains there because she has confidence in the care he receives. She doesn't think he'd do well in a community environment and prefers that he live with his peers. He has Fragile X, a severe form of retardation. He is pictured at the dining room table in the facility. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post via Getty Images)