Tag: IDD

April 8, 2020

Information for People Who Have Special Needs Around Vision Difficulties

I want to share two Pennsylvania resources I recently discovered for those who are legally blind. First, you might be asking what does it mean to be diagnosed as legally blind? Well, according to my first resource, Pennsylvania Blind Association, “Legal blindness refers to clinically measured visual acuity of 20/200 in the better eye with best correction, or visual field...

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April 1, 2020

Give Yourself A Hand

All of you who are using purell, and/or scrubbing for twenty seconds, raise your dry and possibly cracked hand! Our hand hygiene habits are changing and that is good.  Because so much irritation has been caused, hands become dry and cracked to the point of being raw in some cases.  The good news is you’re doing a good job of...

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March 25, 2020

Women’s History Month & Developmental Disabilities Month – There’s a reason it’s called MARCH!

Get out your sneakers. Grab your picket signs. Sturdy your convictions. It’s time to MARCH! Or is it the month of March? Maybe both? In a day and age where every day is a celebration of something (I personally like “talk like a pirate day” and “national pizza day”), we stop to pay homage in March to two populations that...

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March 18, 2020

Cheers to the Future

Sometimes I forget what it was that led me to this field.  In all honesty it doesn’t matter.  It matters more to me what keeps me in this field.  I won’t earn a million dollars, most likely won’t win a presidential award, and I can kiss an Oscar goodbye.  So no, it’s none of those things.  It’s seeing the good...

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March 4, 2020

Technology Moving Us Forward

In this ever changing world we have the ability to multi-task on so many levels. Often this is because of the use of technology. This could be utilizing an app for directions and another to order your food at a restaurant so that it is ready when you arrive. But how often do we consider the use of technology for...

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February 26, 2020

Fashion for People of All Abilities

Fashion… it’s something we all think about everyday as we get up and get dressed for the day.  It’s easy to pick out what you are going to wear for the day.  It’s easy for you to button up a shirt or zip up your pants; you don’t even have to think about it, or ask, or rely on anyone...

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February 19, 2020

Time to reflect… It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood

I was saddened by Mr. Roger’s passing in February 2003 as it hit home for me. It got me thinking about all the good he did in his life time.  When you think of Mr. Rogers, you think of all the joy and comfort he brought to many lives. Mr. Rogers grew up in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, a small town between...

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February 12, 2020

For the Love of Horses

I recently had the opportunity to experience Elliott Acres Therapeutic Riding Center in Butler, PA. The Center offers therapeutic riding opportunities to adults and children with physical, intellectual, and emotional disabilities. The owner, Deb Campbell, was nothing but delightful. She and her staff were patient in offering instructions on how to groom the horses. Riding will be offered again beginning...

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February 5, 2020

A Night to Shine

Do you remember your junior and senior proms?  You had to find that special guy or girl to go with.  You had to go shopping and find just the right dress, shoes, purse, and jewelry or tux to match that dress.  Ladies, there was the anticipation of getting your hair and nails done and getting dressed for the night.  And...

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January 29, 2020

Exercise Instead of Medicine?

I am not an athlete.  Many would not consider me a serious exerciser.  However, in the past few years I have experienced significant benefits from working out. A gym for some is intimidating and overwhelming.  There are many physical activities for you to keep your body healthy that do not require a gym membership.  These “workouts” are backed by mounting...

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