Flatting with a Disability

The experts said they wouldn’t live past the age of 2. Now in their 20's brothers Blake and Ryan Leitch are enjoying the independence of flatting with their mates and having the freedom of doing their own thing.
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[@susan1215]

Such strong men. I'm from the US and I had no idea what Flatting was.

[@baza0]

"We have a popular discourse that increasingly demeans and devalues those who, because of life's misfortunes, find themselves dependant on a welfare payment. But the injustice should not be overlooked just because it was difficult or inconvenient." ''If it was unjust for the legal system to discriminate on the basis of where an injury was suffered, or whether fault could be established, then it is surely unjust to discriminate between incapacity caused by a physical injury and incapacity caused by sickness or disease. " - Andrew Little Little: Change ACC illness 'injustice' - Stuff 2012

[@Elena-to1ne]

amazing story and their mother is a hero

[@LIGHTOTS]

Thanks again for another awesome story.

[@AttitudeLive]

Thank you again for watching, great to see you're enjoying our content so much. We really appreciate the support!

[@nicoleworkman9858]

As always a wonderful episode. These guys truely are an inspiration. They have such a great outlook on life.

[@AttitudeLive]

Thanks for watching Nicole Workman, hope you enjoyed!

[@michellecallahan9496]

These guys are pretty fantastic .. And he's right, his situation is fantastic for lyrics and poetry, they're great. I wonder how they are doing now.

[@rainey7377]

I wonder if the boys have tried Spinraza which is a real game changer for people with SMA, it halts the progress of the disease. I'd love an update on how they are going.

[@divahc1]

Hi Guys, I loved watching and listening to your story. Have you seen "Squirmy and Grubs" on youtube? It's a channel run by a couple- he, Shane , has SMA, and his wife cares for him. Also, are you aware of the Jayco Arm? It's relatively new. It's an ' arm ' you control, it's attached to your chair. It would give you more independence.

[@mitzinicoleritter211]

I love all of the family photos you guys have on the wall! God bless, -mR

[@eskaarup3586]

love this channel, great story!

[@AttitudeLive]

Thanks for the support E Skaarup!

[@justicecarter4346]

The 1 person who disliked this video needs to be ashamed of yourself

[@margaretflood-elahwal5861]

These young guys are so appealing as well as quite handsome. The triplet brother is so handsome. I think that plan that pays for their carers should be a model everywhere .

[@maryapatterson]

I just love their sense of humour!

[@NoNopeAndNo]

Nice documentary. Wish them the best👍

[@lionelrivera531]

I'm a huge wrestling fan myself I have a song called unique Revolution it's a great song which shows my point of view on people with disabilities.

[@H4CK41D]

this is so awesome to see people thriving

[@cuppatea4466]

What a nice family!

[@yukowade4495]

The triplets are well trained they would be good caregivers, growing up with a disabled loved one makes people more humble and grateful. The mom is lucky to have them to help.

[@APH1991]

Does anyone know if that website/blog still exists?

[@inaamulhassanjaffer8238]

Her voice....❤️

[@michellegore472]

Amazing men. Who have wonderful family.... People with disabilities can change world with the intellect they have & seeing things from different point of view...... They need the opportunities.. so much is put on LGBTQ & TRANS RIGHTS. which should be put on rights of those with disabilities....

[@teijaflink2226]

Huh that mother must have had lot to do with triplets and then two disabled sons too but looks like has done a great job.

[@jinkedebakker3237]

The whole family is amazing ☺️.

[@nischalganatra7921]

You are amazing!!

[@H4CK41D]

where is the old video of them when they were still living at home? i wasnt able to find it :{

[@kimberleymcdonald1663]

Far out! How cool 😆

[@Linaheve]

i wanna marry Reece

[@AttitudeLive]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@leonaleona1628]

Much respect! 👍👍

[@JeremyJenner]

Really inspirational story. Also, Reece is so damn hot.

[@AttitudeLive]

Thanks for watching Jeremy, hope you enjoyed!

[@alexandram6081]

It’s so funny, i was looking at the brothers and going “they’re cute! The moms cute! Cute family” and then i saw Reece and like nearly fainted. LOL.

[@sorengaudioso2269]

I know you probably don’t mean it this way but please be careful of the word inspiration. These guys are just living their normal lives probably don’t want to be in inspiration to any word. They just want to educate people that everyone deserves to live independently

[@WVgrl59]

I am a twin but notice how even the brothers with disabilities call their siblings "the triplets"? My mom always called my 2 brothers "the boys" but never called my sister and me "the girls" but maybe it was because my sister was almost 6 years older. I am almost 64 and wasn't sure if other families did that. Lol

[@pepperann5766]

Flatting? What is that?

[@tiamarie6719]

It's another way of saying, looking for an apartment or apartment hunting. In Europe namely the U.K., apartments are called flats because of their lower levels and the word has a German origin, flets. Although sometimes, the higher ones are also called flats. I don't know why. Because, they're used to calling them that after several years I suppose and it also avoids complicating things. If you want to know more, look it up.

[@Catlover-jr4mj]

Judi must be incredible when she raised two boys mit SMA who need 24 hours care, that have no gotten much past their life expectancy! Most parents can’t even imagine how it is like having a disabled child, she has too severely disabled boys.

[@celiabonadies5667]

Are they twins? If not, what are their ages?

[@nomam7358]

They look like they mom🤗

[@amturrehman2140]

Sitting in Sun shine daily for 1hr will help in strengthening the muscles and bones and give confidence

[@amturrehman2140]

Exercise stretching is highly essential. No medicine or vitamin D tabs give required strength as sunshine

[@MPG-ub5ke]

What's the difference between being fed & bathed by your mother or by a flatmate (carer)? "Independence".

[@hellaSwankkyToo]

that’s stuff you’ll never say to your moms face?! WTF?? why?! that sounds awfully heartless + cold. 💔🥺

[@arcana830]

why he say "cos i'm incredibly sad"..

[@mindfucker8515]

He made that joke before.. "I'm incredibly sad because I love politics and hate politicians".

[@lionelrivera531]

Iwould like to think that we are none disabled we are Unique Individuals.

[@area51ville]

u come here whenever u think ur life is hard

[@GodzHarleyGirlStudio]

I'm so proud of you two!! You rock!! You help others with your ideas and support! Incredible, Dudes!! *Way to go!!* Hugz, Tree

[@lovingmayberry2000]

I just watched the video showing the 2 brothers still living at home where their 3 abled siblings were their carers. Great family!

[@LectronCircuits]

As always, flatting is better than flatlining. Crikey!

[@murugandj]

you strong guys

[@dexdayr1794]

those to guys are way too chilled. would love to play some bordgames with these dudes. its amazing seeing these awesome people, with their diseases and disabilities, and still smiling so beautiful. i am struggling with a lot of psychic problems, but my body is completly healthy. seeing guys like that is so inspiring. ryan and blake, you are fucking genius

[@michellecallahan9496]

Dex Dayr they're awesome, aren't they? You play board games with them and I'll watch labyrinth and let him sing me a song :)

[@BonganeBulwana]

amazing story ......not a lot of parents would let their physically challenged kids to leave home and be independent #SuperMum

[@emiliesmith5032]

Woah... ok. First of all, in modern day in a developed country, that is the norm. Secondly, it's them that want to leave and do stuff, and they are living through their disability, not their mum.

[@pappyreeves6988]

Living independently when you are disabled is completely normal here in the UK too .

[@missjodimskinner353]

What a beautiful family

[@thesparklingunicorn8543]

Im inspired by both of these young men keep reaching for the stars

[@nomam7358]

God bless the mom❤️🙏🏽😇

[@nomam7358]

Lol so i was waiting to c the Hot Reece as I sw ppl in the comments crying abt him😂

[@geraldineowens7001]

Amazed by you both well done and wishing all the best in your lives....sure your lives will be long adventurous and happy...your amazing...

[@carrihunt8901]

Hi misty How are you doing today I thank you show

[@ashwanichandra3669]

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