VOICED: American couple care for disabled children in China

The Bright Connection, founded by an American couple in 2004, supports 23 developmentally disabled children, many of whom are orphans. The charity provides care and treatment, helping children like Josh Young, who has cerebral palsy, make significant progress. The founders adopted Chongzhen, a child with autism and cerebral palsy, and began a home program to treat her. The charity, funded by donations, plans to expand and transition to local management to ensure continued care.

What is the primary mission of The Bright Connection?

• To provide financial aid to families

• To support developmentally disabled children

• To offer educational programs for adults

• To conduct medical research

How did Josh Young benefit from The Bright Connection?

• He learned to speak

• He took his first steps

• He started painting

• He improved his reading skills

What was the initial challenge faced by Chongzhen?

• She was abandoned by her biological parents

• She was unable to find a school

• She was not able to communicate

• She had no access to medical care

What did the Davises do to help Chongzhen?

• They adopted her and learned to treat her conditions

• They hired a private tutor for her

• They enrolled her in a special school

• They sent her to a medical facility abroad

What are the future plans for The Bright Connection?

• To transition leadership to local managers

• To expand internationally

• To close the charity

• To focus solely on orphans