September is almost over. It has been a very busy month. One project is completed and given the circumstances, I would say it was a success. The first disability expo for our county since 2020. We had collaborated with others to put on a well-received expo for 9 years before COVID. We were set up…

Well, it has been a crazy couple of months. I lost internet for a few days during some sort of upgrade/update, then work has been very busy. However, the constant is that my “friends” have been their usual, fun-loving selves. They have been active at the center. Sadly, I missed the last karaoke day. I…

“You never really understand a person until you consider things from their point of view…Until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it.” Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird. Individuals with special needs are like everyone else. Their personalities are complex, and no one should ever think any two individuals, special needs…

Hello all. I am so glad you are taking time out of your busy schedules to read my ramblings. Given the topic, and the stories I am going to share, I need to make a disclaimer from the start. I will not be using the real names of my friends, or sharing any other personal…

Hello there! I would like to welcome you to my world. In my world, there are sad days and happy, fun days filled with interacting with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In my world, everyone is equal and deserving of dignity and respect, regardless of their disability. I do not limit their abilities, and…