Ron Vigil has cerebral palsy. Before living with his cousin, he was a resident at Heritage Park Healthcare and Rehabilitative Services in Roy, Utah. After the facility saw an outbreak of COVID-19 in early May of 2020, Denise Vigil-Thieldfoldt, Ron’s power of attorney, was able to bring him home to avoid the chance of infection. This is the first time Ron has lived outside a care facility since he was a child.
Denise Vigil-Thieldfoldt, left, helps her cousin Ron Vigil put on a mask on Friday, May 22, 2020, in Syracuse, Utah. Ron has Cerebral Palsy. Before living with his cousin, he was a resident at Heritage Park Healthcare and Rehabilitative Services in Roy. After the facility saw an outbreak of COVID-19 in early May, Denise, Ron’s power of attorney, was able to bring him home to avoid the chance of infection. This is the first time Ron has lived outside a care facility since he was a child.
Ron Vigil gets a face wash from his cousin Denise Vigil-Thieldfoldt on Friday, May 22, 2020, in Syracuse, Utah.
Ron Vigil uses an air horn to get his cousin, Denise Vigil-Thieldfoldt’s attention in the next room on Friday, May 22, 2020, in Syracuse, Utah.
Ron Vigil’s medication sits on a table next to his bed on Friday, May 22, 2020, in Syracuse, Utah. Ron has cerebral palsy.
Ron Vigil, left, takes his morning medication dose from his cousin Denise Vigil-Thieldfoldt on Friday, May 22, 2020, in Syracuse, Utah.
Ron Vigil wears his nebulizer on Friday, May 22, 2020, in Syracuse, Utah. Ron has cerebral palsy.
Popsicle stick art by Ron Vigil sits in his room on Friday, May 22, 2020, in Syracuse, Utah. Ron has Cerebral Palsy and he loves making art with popsicle sticks
Denise Vigil-Thieldfoldt, left, helps her cousin Ron Vigil sit down in their home on Friday, May 22, 2020, in Syracuse, Utah.
Ron Vigil uses hand sanitizer on Friday, May 22, 2020 in Syracuse, Utah.
Ron Vigil lays on his bed in his new home on Friday, May 22, 2020 in Syracuse, Utah.