Tag: IDD

April 4, 2019

Lifesteps Transition’s Got Talent…and That’s a Fact!

Imagine performing on the same stage as some of these famous musicians-Eddie Money, the Gin Blossoms, Foghat, Jefferson Starship, the Outlaws and Shooter Jennings.  That’s just what happened for the folks from Lifesteps Transition Program… The Next Step. They hosted their ‘Transition’s Got Talent’ Event on Tuesday, March 19th, 2019 at Jergel’s Rhythm Grill.  It was clear from the kick...

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March 27, 2019

Earth Day 2019

In nature, nothing exists alone.” Rachel Carson, 1962 On April 22, 1970, millions of people joined together to protest the negative effects of pollution, deforestation, and other consequences of 150 years of industrial development. Next year will be the 50 year anniversary of Earth Day. This global event inspires over 1 billion people in 192 countries around the world to...

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March 20, 2019

The Power of Play

I love to play. Whether it’s sports, board games, video games, or playing music and dancing around, when I am playing, I feel most happy. In working with adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities, we have an opportunity to look at play from a couple of different perspectives. First, there is the perspective of the person receiving services. How often do they...

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March 15, 2019

Spring Syllabus Available Now!

The start of Spring is in a few days, but your can register now for Spring classes offered by Milestone HCQU West.   Guest Speakers this Spring will focus on topics related to bullying, community safety, seizures and more.  We have multiple webinars scheduled about metabolic syndrome, executive functioning, trauma and the fatal four, plus others.  Check out the Spring...

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March 13, 2019

The Vicious Cycle

Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. George Santayana When a plane goes down, do we asked what killed the passengers?  When a person dies in a car crash, do we ask what killed them?  We assume it is the blunt force trauma.  We search no further.  However, the makers of that plane or the maker...

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March 6, 2019

Words Do Matter

Having worked in the system for a number of years I have seen ebbs and flows in our language and the way in which we approach things. There is one word that stops me in my tracks no matter where I am. It is a word of segregation. A word of pain. The “R” word is a word that is...

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February 27, 2019

Introducing the ‘Pocket HCQU’ App!

According to the Pew Research Center, 95% of Americans own a cell phone and 77% of adults in the United States own a smartphone. Back in 2011, that number was only 35%. These days, it’s so much easier to just pull a phone out of your pocket than to go open up a computer. Plus, it’s not like you bring your...

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February 20, 2019

The Therapeutic Benefits of Art

The overarching mission of any human service worker is to enhance the well-being of the individuals served.  Art is a highly effective tool you can use to benefit your clients as whole people; one does not have to be an Art Therapist to enjoy and share the benefits of the creative process. Using art, you can increase the physical, emotional,...

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February 14, 2019

Shoring Up Dehydration

A few weeks ago I found myself wandering up and down the aisles of the Cleveland Boat Show.  I’m not a boater at heart, but I enjoy spending the time with my family and looking at the various Lake Erie home decor items.  Plus, anything that reminds me that sun and warmth will eventually arrive puts me in a good...

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February 6, 2019

Everyone Has a Voice

Have you ever lost your voice for a day or more?  How frustrated were you that you couldn’t voice your thoughts, tell people how you felt, or asked someone a simple question?  I know for me losing my voice is a big deal.  I can’t wait till I get a little bit of it back, even if it’s just a...

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