The Bui family moved to California thinking their younger brother Martin, who has autism, would be better served under California's laws for disabilities. They didn't expect their family to be ripped apart, forced to fight the very system they thought would protect Martin.
In episode three, Investigative Reporter Andie Judson digs into an eye-opening report by the California State Auditor, which found the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is failing to do the job they're legally required to: assist and protect those with disabilities.
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Many have heard of conservatorships by way of Britney Spears or the Golden Globe winning Netflix film, “I Care a Lot.” One year in the making, the ABC10 Originals 5-part series, “The Price of Care: Investigating California Conservatorships” by investigative reporter Andie Judson, dove into the systemic issues of conservatorships in California and what's being done to regulate this $13-billion-dollar industry.
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