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May 17, 2023

Accessible Places

Do you ever take your mobility for granted?  I know I do.  I never thought about not being able to go somewhere because it wasn’t accessible to me.  For those that use walkers, wheelchairs, or any other mobility device, this is a common problem.  It wasn’t until I had a family member who became immobile that I gave it some...

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May 3, 2023

Faith… Hope… and Choice…

As I reflect on the last 2 years it’s hard to believe how much life has changed for so many people. I think back about Covid-19, all the weather emergencies, as well as disasters that happened. With so much information to follow and so much devastation in our country, it made me think about how we handled all these situations...

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April 26, 2023

Sensory Friendly Films

Who doesn’t love a good movie?  I am not a big movie theater person, but every once in a while a movie comes along that I want to see.  Usually, I wait till I can watch it on TV; however, there are times that I want to go to the movie theatre for the full movie experience…big screen, comfy seat,...

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April 12, 2023

Mac’s Cafe: Breakfast, Lunch, and Employment Success

What do you do? Where do you work? These are the first questions Americans love asking other Americans. Our country is one of doing, acting, and making an impact on the world around us one way or another. Today I want to share one local gentleman’s positive difference to our Butler community. I zipped over to Mac’s Route 8 Café,...

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April 5, 2023

Community and Connection: One Step at a Time

As you may know we have implemented walking programs for self-advocates in several of our counties. This was initiated because many people with intellectual disabilities in our community suffer from constipation. One of the best ways to combat constipation is physical activity. So twice a month we all tie up our laces, slip on comfy clothes, and hit the open...

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March 29, 2023

SAU1 – Knowledge is Power

Self Advocates United as 1 or SAU1 is a Pennsylvania based non-profit group that supports and encourages self-advocates to empower them to work toward their dreams or goals. People are encouraged “to live their lives, their way” through the My Life, My Way self-advocate values. The Board of Directors, SAU1 Power Board, are voluntary positions comprised of people with disabilities....

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March 15, 2023

Special Neat Treats Ice Cream is Much More Than an Ice Cream Truck

Did someone say ice cream? I don’t know about you but as a child I was delighted when I would hear the familiar sound of the ice cream truck coming around the block in our neighborhood. As an adult I still get excited because of the memories it brings back, and let’s face it, who doesn’t like ice cream… I...

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March 1, 2023

Hersheypark Striving for Accessibility for All at The Sweetest Place on Earth

Even though we are smack dab in the middle of winter, no time like the present to start planning some summer fun.  And no better place than right in our own Pennsylvania back yard. The land where they say the air smells like chocolate and the streets are paved with cocoa. Alright, maybe that’s not exactly accurate.  But Hershey PA,...

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January 11, 2023

The Year of No Resolutions

We are entering a new year. As I get older the years seem to fly by faster and faster. Those of you who know me, know I don’t believe in New Year’s resolutions. To me these seem fleeting. It never seems to be a lasting change. The New Year does bring a time of reflection for me. It makes me...

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November 30, 2022

Woodwork at Evergreen Homes, Inc. ATF Makes Amazing Pieces and Brings Out Creativity

The woodshop at Evergreen Homes may be small, but the people that work there make amazing pieces of art.  You might be surprised to know business operates with just a few people along with support staff. This small group creates vast variety of pieces, depending on the time of year and season. They create wonderful works of art that give...

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