Category: Community

May 29, 2024

Empowering Community Employment One Sip at a Time

Opportunity. Dreams. Choice. How often do you think about these themes and what they mean in your life? There is a sense of purpose and meaning tied to the responsibilities of employment. The American workday not only means financial independence brought by a paycheck, but also a sense of connectedness. The hours add up to a lifetime of potential impact...

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May 8, 2024

Lisa Tovcimak:  A New American Hero

“The British are coming; the British are coming!”  As Americans, we have all been taught these famous words of Paul Revere since a young age. We Americans value our freedom.  We hold Paul Revere in high esteem and remember him as an American hero for helping to safeguard our liberties.  What if…instead he had yelled through the night “The cavities...

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April 24, 2024

Challenge Your Way to Better Health Today!

As a direct support professional or family member, you do everything you can to support the person(s) in your care to live their best life. You care about their overall health and wellbeing, so you encourage healthy eating, regular physical activity, and social interaction. But, it can be challenging to motivate someone else to live a healthy lifestyle. Often, it...

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March 6, 2024

Getting Crafty in Butler, PA

There is a wonderful art studio in Butler, located just north of the Clearview Mall called Steele’s Brushes and Ceramics. They’ve got some really cool things going on there to spark that creativity. Most recently they’ve started sessions called “Crafting Connections-Empowering All Abilities.” These sessions take place Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. and were developed for...

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February 28, 2024

Don’t Miss the Open House and Transition Vendor Fair

I can’t wait to see everyone.  This will be my first year at the Glade Run Open House and Transition Fair.  If you know me, you know the first thing I will do is try out the COFFEE! After that I will be ready to meet all the vendors.  As a book lover, I really want to make it to...

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January 31, 2024

How to Dance in Ohio: An Insight into Autism

How to Dance in Ohio isn’t what you might think it is based on the title alone.  It is a new Broadway musical showing right now.  What makes this musical different from others is that it stars seven actors with Autism. This Broadway show is based on a true story from an award-winning documentary that aired on HBO.  It is...

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January 17, 2024

Popcorn for the People

Popcorn is a favorite snack for many people, especially if they are watching a movie!  I love a big bowl of popcorn covered in melted butter and salt.  How about you? I read an article about an NFL team who is introducing a popcorn stand at their stadium for the 2023 football season.  This popcorn stand is different from others...

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January 3, 2024

Muhammad Ali – Consider and Commit to Others

“I’ve wrestled with alligators; I’ve tussled with a whale.  I done handcuffed lightning and throw thunder in jail.  You know I’m bad.  Just last week, I murdered a rock, injured a stone, hospitalized a brick.  I’m so mean, I make medicine sick.”  Muhammad Ali I remember Muhammad Ali lighting the Olympic Flame in Atlanta.  I saw an older gentleman, visibly...

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December 11, 2023

Employees in the Community Share Their Experience

Employment is essential for everyone. Having a job gives us financial independence, a sense of purpose, and a better quality of life. But, for many with intellectual disabilities (ID) who are able and willing to work, getting a job can be very challenging. Potential employers often have concerns about a person’s abilities or how to accommodate their needs. To help...

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November 13, 2023

FACT: People with Intellectual Disabilities & Autism Can Be Outstanding Employees

In a world where there’s a Help Wanted sign in the window of every other business, it should be easy for a job seeker with an intellectual disability (ID) or Autism to find work. But business owners and hiring managers are often reluctant to even grant an interview. At Milestone HCQU West, we wanted to lend our support to all...

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