Category: Resources

May 24, 2023

A Writer’s Got a Right!

Every person out there, providing support or receiving support has creative potential. The options are endless for how people express themselves and pursue creative outlets. However, today I just want to consider the writers. I know, dear readers, indulge this humble writer. Do you ever consider the person you support could be the next great, American Novelist? Poet? Or magazine...

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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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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 19, 2023

A Spring Awakening for Chrysler and the Autism Society of America

Anxiety while traveling is a real struggle for some people with Autism Spectrum Disorder.  Traveling can place a person outside their comfort zone in many ways. Being away from home, going to places with different sensory experiences, trying new foods, and so much more can affect a person’s stress levels. All of these factors can be overwhelming for someone with...

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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 22, 2023

Hey Google – Translate This for Me!

Not so long ago, instant translation was the stuff of science fiction. I remember watching shows like Star Trek and being amazed by the idea of making oneself understood across cultures without having to spend months learning and becoming fluent in another language. Who could have guessed that by the early 21st century, instant translation would become a reality? Enter...

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March 9, 2023

What are CGMs? Let’s Look at Continuous Glucose Monitors

Diabetes mellitus, Latin for “sweet urine,” has been documented for over 2,000 years.  It was once recognized as a devastating and deadly disease. In the 17th century Dr. Thomas Willis, a physician from London, would diagnosis patients with diabetes by sampling their urine.  If the patient’s urine had a “sweet taste,” he would diagnose them with diabetes mellitus or “honeyed”...

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January 4, 2023

Sexuality – Much Needed Information with a Today Twist

If you have worked in this field for any length of time you have surely heard the names Sharon Potter and Shawn McGill. Both Sharon and Shawn have advocated for the recognition of the sexuality needs of people with intellectual disabilities. They have provided support not only to self-advocates, those who may have engaged in offending behavior, but also to...

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November 16, 2022

The Pressure is On! Prevent Pressure Injuries and Promote Skin Health

November 17th is National Pressure Wound Awareness Day. According to National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP), 2.5 million people develop pressure injuries every year with 60,000 people dying every year as a direct result of pressure injuries. Not only is there a high cost of life, the financial burden related to pressure injury medical care in 2019 was estimated to...

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November 9, 2022

November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month (NEAM). “There is No Neam without Me”

Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disease. A person is considered to have epilepsy when they have 2 or more seizures in greater than 24 hours. Consider this: 1 in 10 people will experience a seizure in their lifetime, and 1 in 26 will be diagnosed with Epilepsy. Seizures are also part of the Fatal Five – the top...

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