It is a core belief of the Community Justice Center that the disabled should focus their time and energy on getting better, on becoming more healthy, rather than on the bureaucratic nightmare that can ensue when seeking public entitlements. Too often the disabled cannot afford such a liberty, or they choose to forego their claims and end up homeless or on emergency assistance. With effective advocacy and representation, the disabled are free to shift their focus toward their health. Healthier people, in turn, means healthier communities.