by Mary E. Ulrich | Aug 27, 2012
“Representative Payee”| SSI, SSDI When Aaron, our son with autism and a developmental disability, moved into a house with another man, we became his legal guardian. It was the only way to protect Aaron legally. It was the right thing to do. One of the...
by Mary E. Ulrich | Jul 4, 2012
The Case of the Bleeding Pork Chop This week I received an “incident report” from my son’s adult day program–they are the ones who take care of Aaron from 9-4 each day. The residential staff, who prepared Aaron’s lunch, were written up for: “safety...
by Mary E. Ulrich | Jun 26, 2012
Do you start out the day asking, “What is my purpose?” Sometimes that question will motivate me. Sometimes it is whispered in anger or despair; sometimes as a prayer for direction. But I wonder how I would ask about my purpose in life– if I could not...
by Mary E. Ulrich | May 29, 2012
“Partner in Policymaking graduates are members of the Giraffe Society–they are willing to stick their necks out.” Ed Roberts Partners in Policymaking Celebrates 25 Years: 1987-2012 It is popular to complain, “We need to get rid of government...
by Mary E. Ulrich | Feb 17, 2012
BOB WILLIAMS Bob Williams is currently the Special Assistant to the Director of the D.C. Department on Disability Services. Bob served in the Clinton Administration as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Disability, Aging and Longterm Policy at the U.S. Dept of Health and...
by Mary E. Ulrich | Sep 27, 2011
Amazing News: A House and Roommate| Part 12 Miracles Do Happen: Last week, a non-profit agency bought a house near our home. They will accept Aaron’s HUD housing choice rent voucher. Today, we met with a young man and his mother and we think we found a roommate match....
