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May 27, 2026

Very Special Camps: The Experience Made Accessible

Summer is officially here and with summer comes… summer camps!  Perhaps you remember your summer camp days of hiking, swimming, canoeing, playing sports, doing crafts, sitting and singing around campfires, and participating in many other recreational activities.  Oh, and we can’t forget eating the camp food! Summer camps offer people many different opportunities, as well as a chance to establish...

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May 6, 2026

Password Recycling is Hazardous to Your Security

World Password Day (May 7) might not be a holiday you celebrate with family and friends, but maybe it should be! It’s a great reminder of how critical password hygiene is for protecting your identity and your finances. Strong authentication means not only using complex passwords, but also not reusing those passwords for multiple accounts.  Why Reusing Passwords Is Risky...

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April 29, 2026

Shifting Perspectives: A World of Endless Possibilities

Have you seen Pixar’s short film titled “Loop”? It came out on Disney + back in January 2020. In this short film a young lady with autism navigates the world around her. She also teaches her acquaintance that not everything in this world is as it seems. Sometimes if we just slow down and accept someone for who they are,...

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April 1, 2026

Laughter: The Good Your Body and Soul Needs

In challenging times it is very easy to not see humor in anything.  Certainly the anxiety from seeing people ill or the threat of becoming ill causes increased stress and nervousness.   It is so important that we do laugh and keep a sense of humor in difficult times because as it turns out there is scientific evidence for saying: Laughter...

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February 18, 2026

Time to reflect… It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood

I was saddened by Mr. Roger’s passing in February 2003. Indeed it hit home for me. It got me thinking about all the good he did in his life time. That is to say when you think of Mr. Rogers, you think of all the joy and comfort he brought to many lives. About Mr. Rogers Mr. Rogers grew up in...

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January 21, 2026

Variety Helps Kids, Be Kids

The Thrilling Cycle Do you remember receiving your first bike? Remember how it felt when you got it?  I do.  It was the summer I was 10 years old, and I was playing in the back yard.  I turned around and saw my dad walking through the grass pushing a BRAND-NEW bike. Moreover, he was headed right for me!  To...

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December 10, 2025

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra:  Sensory-Friendly Concert

Searching for the perfect holiday activity?  Do you or someone you support love Christmas music and theatre?  If so, I’ve got an experience that will fill your heart with holiday cheer! The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (PSO) invites you to a one-day-only Sensory-Friendly Holiday Pops concert on December 21, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at Heinz Hall!  This inclusive event is designed...

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November 19, 2025

When The World is Overwhelming: How to offer helpful support to individuals who experience sensory challenges

Intro According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately 5%-16.5% of the population experience sensory processing issues. Sensory challenges can affect people in different ways. People can experience mild to severe sensory challenges, experience too much sensory input, or they may not get enough sensory input. It can affect a person’s daily functioning, and make it difficult to complete...

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November 5, 2025

Like to Shop? Check Out the Holiday Shopping Guide

Many people like to give gifts this time of year as part of their holiday traditions. Perhaps you pride yourself on finding unique surprises for birthdays or anniversaries. Maybe you’re the type of person that springs an unexpected gift on a loved-one just because it is wonderful Wednesday. Whatever it is that gets you shopping, did you consider our Holiday...

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October 15, 2025

For the Love of Horses

Have you heard of Elliott Acres Therapeutic Riding Center in Butler, PA? The Center offers therapeutic riding opportunities to adults and children with physical, intellectual, and emotional disabilities. When I visited the owner, Deb Campbell, was nothing but delightful. She and her staff were patient in offering instructions on how to groom the horses. Riding will be offered again beginning...

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