by Mary E. Ulrich | Sep 6, 2013
To those of us who care about people with disabilities, it is always shocking to hear about media personalities attacking the vulnerable people we love. “R” Word Slips of the Tongue NBA star LeBron James apologized for saying “that’s...
by Mary E. Ulrich | Jun 1, 2013
In the last post, Memorial Day Parades and Attitudes toward People with Disabilities I talked about how Aaron, my son who has autism, worked at a cemetery after he graduated from high school. To the best of my recollection, this is how it worked: The Landscaping...
by Mary E. Ulrich | Apr 5, 2013
photo credit: Okinawa Soba Bulletin Board Today and Everyday is “Stop the ‘R’ word” Day. Parents, Advocates and Schools around the country are joining in. Many people are always complaining that the world is too complex –there is nothing...
by Mary E. Ulrich | Mar 28, 2013
Roommate Needed in Mason, Ohio Aaron is a great guy who likes other people. He is looking for a roommate. Aaron is 38 years old. He attended Lakota Schools and is currently in the Goodwill/Easter Seals Day Program in Lebanon. Aaron likes to go for walks, ride the...
by Mary E. Ulrich | Mar 22, 2013
Here is a picture of Aaron (on right) his housemate Jack (left) and one of their caregivers (center). Home Sweet Home The house is a little ranch in a quiet neighborhood. Aaron and Jack each have their own room which is decorated with their favorite things. We...
