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April 20, 2022

Put a Little Spring in Your Step with the Adapted Fitness Program at the Butler YMCA

The Butler YMCA began running a series of fitness classes March 14, 2022. These classes are listed as being ideal for individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities. Caregivers and support staff can attend free of charge. The program was developed by Corrado Bello who has worked at the Butler Y for almost 3 years in membership and as a personal...

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March 30, 2022

Celebrating People with a Little Something Extra

World Down Syndrome Day was March 21st, 2022. Down syndrome, or Trisomy 21, is a genetic disorder that occurs when there is an extra copy, either full or partial, of chromosome 21. This occurs in about 1 in 800 births. Because Down syndrome occurs genetically, people who have this diagnosis typically share some common traits or characteristics. These include low...

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February 16, 2022

That’s the Power of Love!

Ok before you skip off to youtube or rewatch 1985’s Back to the Future that featured Huey Lewis’s fantastic single “The Power of Love”, I want to share some thoughts with you this Valentine’s week. Romantic love gets a major spotlight on Valentine’s Day but let’s not forget nor underestimate the power of friendship. Think about what having a friend...

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February 9, 2022

One Word … Love… Meet Nate Simon

Meet Nate Simon! He is a 19-year-old gentleman with a fashion statement of fun and dressed to impress! Nate and his family own 21 Pineapples Shirt Company.  They have only been in business a few months but it has taken off across the country!   It was such an honor to speak with Nate and his Mother, Holly, before the...

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February 2, 2022

Open Up Pittsburgh

A friend of mine recently clued me into Open Up Pittsburgh. Don’t you like the sound of that name? To me it sounds like a call to step up and be inclusive. That’s right this has nothing to do with business closures, this has to do with opening up to wellness, community, equity, and accessibility. Their mission is briefly expressed...

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January 5, 2022

Myths and Facts Covid-19 Vaccination

Being armed with the most accurate information regarding COVID-19 and the vaccines can help you make an educated decision about vaccination. This short video may help answer some of the questions that you have and dispel some of the myths surrounding COVID-19 vaccinations. For more information you can go to Centers for Disease Control-Coronavirus 19 at cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html and Johns Hopkins...

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September 8, 2021

Caring for Yourself and Others After the Pandemic

In part two of a recent webinar series sponsored by Health Advocate© “Addressing the Repercussions Of COVID-19 On Employees’ Health,” guest speaker, Dr. Raffi Terzian-health advocate Senior Vice President of clinical operations; Senior Medical Director; Board Certified Emergency Room Physician, shared insight on this topic. One of the main concerns discussed during this webinar was the impact on the future...

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August 4, 2021

Water You Waiting For? Head Out to the Moraine State Park Regatta!

Great things are happening at Moraine State Park. The annual Moraine State Park Regatta is taking place after having to be put on hold last year.  They will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the park starting August 6th, 2021. There are lots of fun activities planned which are detailed below.  The most exciting news is that the Leadership Butler...

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July 28, 2021

We All Scream for Ice Cream

Job opportunities, the longing to be included in productive, meaningful contributions to our communities is the desire of every young adult and also one of the biggest hurdles in our system today. It’s basic common sense, the human experience, to know we all have something to offer, talents, strengths, passions, and come on employers – we are all trainable! That...

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July 14, 2021

Coming Out of the Cocoon

The vaccination rate is climbing, the wearing of masks is decreasing, and we are venturing out into the world again.  If you are like me, the world feels new, and the same, and wonderful, and overwhelming.  I couldn’t wait to hug my friends and family after not seeing them in over a year.  The joy of sitting on a couch...

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