by Mary E. Ulrich | Apr 24, 2026
Hi Everyone. Are you getting ready for a vacation? I thought you might like to read about the family trip that changed our lives. Oh, Beautiful for Spacious Skies… From the moment I was pregnant, my husband Tom dreamed of the day he could retrace his childhood...
by Mary E. Ulrich | Apr 19, 2026
This story is from 1981 when Aaron was 7 and Tommy 5. We were in the middle of our lawsuit against Cincinnati Public Schools to allow Aaron to be able to go to public school. Enjoy. At the end of our street is a pond. Our family often takes walks down there to see the...
by Mary E. Ulrich | Sep 1, 2024
In the last post, What would you do? | In The Case of the Lourdes holy water, I asked for your advice. Here are my next questions: photo credit: dcosand What do you do when you go to pick up your child from their home with residencial services and find problems with...
by Mary E. Ulrich | Apr 29, 2024
I’m Memory of Bob Perske, a real hero to families and people with disabilities. Bob Perske is a pioneer, a storyteller and a “Group Man.” In his book, Circle of Friends, he tells the story of vulnerable people building circles of support. Bob wrote the following...
by Mary E. Ulrich | Apr 12, 2024
Every day people challenge me: Why do I believe what I believe? The news is focused on controversy about DEI: Diversity, Equality, Inclusion. What’s wrong with the Medical Model? What’s wrong with the Charity Model? What’s the big deal about...