Our House of Cards|Disability Style (Part 3)

Our House of Cards| Disability Style (Part 3) Originally published in 2011 Hey, Researchers… In April, when my son Aaron celebrated his 13th year of living away from home. He was 36 years old so that would be “normal,” except that Aaron has the...

“Happy Ever Afters”| Rangers|and Kick-ass Aikido

Searching for Happy Ever Afters One of my favorite quotes is: “Look at what you have left, not at what you have lost (Schuller).” Great advice. But when your life is full of losses, it is difficult to let go of the sadness and find joy in what is...

The Disability Shuffle: Dancing on a wall | Part 10

photo credit: Mini D The Disability Shuffle: Two steps forward, one step back. OR, One step forward, two steps back…. The frantic drumming of time passing pounds in your ears as you shuffle and twist and beg others to listen and join in your dance of survival....

Should I rent a billboard? Finding roommates | Part 9

photo credit: numberstumper Should I rent a billboard| Medicaid Waiver Roommates Part 9 This is Part 9 in a series of posts about moving my son Aaron, who has the label of autism, from his current residence to the county where we live. If you want the background click...

Roommate Hunt Continues: Medicaid Waiver Style| Part 8

photo credit: monkeyc.net Roommate Hunt Continues: Medicaid Waiver style| Part 8 This is Part 8 in a series of posts about moving my son Aaron, who has the label of autism, from one county to the adjoining county where we live. If you want the background click on...