Tag: IDD

September 1, 2021

The Secret Sensory Garden

How does your garden grow? Honestly, I don’t have much of a green thumb, but I revel in the natural world around me. My grandma sure had the green thumb, maybe a whole hand for growing things. There’s always been some starting sprout, or vining plant hanging over the kitchen or bedroom windows. Do you ever spend time out in...

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August 18, 2021

RENGEN-COV

This week the FDA approved RENGEN-COV under an emergency use authorization.  The treatment works by attaching monoclonal antibodies to the novel coronavirus when it first enters the body and preventing it from invading new cells and replicating. This treatment is for adults and children over age 12 exposed to SARS-CoV-2 who might be at high risk of developing severe COVID-19....

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August 11, 2021

Special Needs Summer Camps

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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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 21, 2021

Beat the Heat

It’s a hot one out there! This year seems like we are right on schedule with both the heat and humidity! Summer can be the best time of the year to get outdoors to do all the fun activities such as exercising, picnics, swimming, gardening, and so much more. The combination of both heat and humidity can also bring many...

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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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July 7, 2021

Clarion County Fair: Disability Awareness Day

It’s that time of year again!  County Fair time. The Clarion County Fair is hosting Disability Awareness Day on July 28, 2021 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. I wanted to let everyone know about this FREE event.   I have personally been there several years back, and I can say it is an awesome day, filled with fun things to...

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June 30, 2021

Fourth of July – Preparing for the Celebration

The Fourth of July is rapidly approaching. But, it’s not all about the ooh’s an aah’s for some people with intellectual disabilities and autism. For many people it can cause frustration, anxiety, and a sense of feeling overwhelmed. But it is very hard to completely escape the celebrations. However, there are several things that we can do to help support...

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June 23, 2021

Support Resources

Every June, our Nation comes together to support equality, liberty and justice for members of the LGBTQ+ community.  Many of us care for someone who is part of the LGBTQ+ community and has an intellectual disability, but may not be aware of the resources available to provide information and support.   Helping people acquire the resources, tools and supports to access...

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