Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Climbing Every Mountain A Base Camp for Parents and Caregivers of People with Disabilities ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://climbingeverymountain.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [America the Beautiful| Through the Autism Car Window](https://climbingeverymountain.com/americathebeautiful/) - Our oldest son (age 10) has autism. This is a story of our family's 3000-mile cross-country camping adventure with practical tips and lessons learned. - [Dream Plan for Aaron: 2016 (Part 4)](https://climbingeverymountain.com/dream-plan-for-aaron-2010-part-4/) - How do you plan for the future? Mother compares dream plans she made for her sons with and without disabilities over a 25 year span. - [Down by the Ole Mainstream](https://climbingeverymountain.com/down-by-the-ole-mainstream/) - Sometimes the best lessons about community inclusion and disability come from life experiences about "handicapped ducks" who survive. - [Aaron's Olympic Moment](https://climbingeverymountain.com/summer-fun-kids-with-and-without-disabilities-in-the-90s/) - Mom talks about her son with autism's "Olympic Moment" an inclusive success story. - [Socially Constructed Attitudes| What do you see?](https://climbingeverymountain.com/socially-constructed-attitudes-what-do-you-see/) - Our culture socially constructs what we think. Check out some business logos and consider how society sees people with disabilities? It makes a difference. - [On the last day of Junior School| Inclusion](https://climbingeverymountain.com/on-the-last-day-of-junior-school-inclusion/) - A parent writes Junior High principal about the inclusion of her son with autism: the definition of winning/ losing, and the REAL Learning that took place. - ["There's No Santa"|a Transformational experience](https://climbingeverymountain.com/theres-no-santa-a-transformational-experience/) - "There's no Santa" is a transformational moment. Ideas to keep the magic alive and promote normalization for children w/disabilities. What do you do when your child tells you he/she no longer believes in Santa? Ideas to keep the magic alive and promote normalization for children w/disabilities. - [St. Nick Meets the Disney Princesses?](https://climbingeverymountain.com/st-nick-meets-the-disney-princesses/) - Finding new traditions for St. Nick's that teach about inclusion, diversity, charity and building community. - [Celebrating St. Nick + Two Special Sons](https://climbingeverymountain.com/celebrating-st-nick-two-special-sons/) - St. NIck would be proud of this family's holiday tradition which celebrates the unique talents of two sibs. Lessons about family, normalization + transition. - [Teachers| Segregation or Inclusion?](https://climbingeverymountain.com/teachers-segregation-or-inclusion/) - Special Education teachers have to choose the rules which guide their life. This author's rule is "Does this action move us toward inclusion or segregation?" - [Functional Curriculum: use it or lose it](https://climbingeverymountain.com/functional-curriculum-use-it-or-lose-it/) - Many students with autism and severe disabilities learn best with a functional curriculum which gives them more choices and a better quality of life as adults. - ["Disability," "Handicapped," Aimee Mullins and survival of the fittest.](https://climbingeverymountain.com/disability-handicapped-aimee-mullins-and-survival-of-the-fittest/) - Aimee Mullins invites us to "Dance with Me" and change the world. She talks about attitudes toward disability. - [Olympics and Disabilities| Lessons in Inclusion](https://climbingeverymountain.com/olympics-and-disabilities-lessons-in-inclusion/) - Pistorius and Partyka inspired us and demonstrated true Inclusion for people with disabilities in Olympics 2012. Many other lessons about belonging - [A New Year of Learning](https://climbingeverymountain.com/a-new-year-of-learning/) - Back to school story from the mother's point of view, has humor and thoughts about including a child with severe disabilities in the neighborhood and school. - [Why do we go to school?](https://climbingeverymountain.com/why-do-we-go-to-school/) - A parent's thoughts about, "Why do we go to school?" from Jefferson to modern day inclusion of children with disabilities. - [What is Charity and Love?](https://climbingeverymountain.com/what-is-charity/) - Mother shares her thoughts about fundraisers and charity for people with disabilities. - [Tale of Two Brothers: Sibs of People with Disabilities](https://climbingeverymountain.com/tale-of-two-brothers-sibs-of-people-with-disabilities/) - If the statistics are correct and one in 88 children now has autism-that's a lot of brothers and sisters. - ["Superstar Dads"| Changing the World](https://climbingeverymountain.com/superstar-dads-changing-the-world/) - What is a Father's Unconditional Love? One mom shows what it looks like for a Dad of a son with autism + severe disabilities who is changing the world? - [Memorial Day Parades| Attitudes about Disabilities](https://climbingeverymountain.com/memorial-day-parades-attitudes-about-disabilities/) - Memorial Day parades, pride in a son with autism's job to put flags on veterans' graves, and family attitudes toward disability. DEI thoughts. - [Memorial Day and People with Disabilities](https://climbingeverymountain.com/memorial-day-and-people-with-disabilities/) - Author shares story of Memorial Day parade, pride in son's job to put flags on veterans' graves + thoughts on poor attitudes toward disability + handicaps. - [Hope for Families of People with Disabilities|Bob Perske](https://climbingeverymountain.com/hope-for-families-of-people-with-disabilitiesbob-perske/) - Timeless message from Hope for the Families by Robert Perske. Attitudes before and after WWII relate to today's budget priorities. - [Going to Family Reunions? Shave your armpits](https://climbingeverymountain.com/going-to-family-reunions-shave-your-armpits/) - Parents of people with disabilities make family reunions enjoyable with ecological assessments and understanding modifications and adaptations are for everyone. - [Systems Theory| Family Reunions part 2](https://climbingeverymountain.com/the-circles-of-life/) - Bronfenbrenner's Social System Theory is explained with real life examples of a young adult with autism. The Circle of Life is his extended family and circles of support. - [Going to the family reunion, or not?](https://climbingeverymountain.com/goin-to-the-family-reunion-or-not/) - People with autism and other disabilities can be included in family reunions and other social settings with ecological planning-- and love. - [Do the words disability and handicapped mean the same thing?](https://climbingeverymountain.com/do-the-words-disability-and-handicapped”-mean-the-same-thing-is-stevie-wonder-handicapped/) - Can someone have a disability and NOT have a handicap? What is a disability? What is a handicap? - [Remarkable Parents and Advocates who Never Give Up](https://climbingeverymountain.com/remarkable-parents-and-advocates-who-never-give-up/) - Parents and advocates of people with disabilities have a love-hate relationship with professionals because they don't give up. - [Aaron's a Dude: Dignity of Risk](https://climbingeverymountain.com/aarons-a-dude-dignity-of-risk/) - Each year my son Aaron, who has the label of autism, goes to a Dude Ranch. Each year mom worries, but allows him "the dignity of risk." - [Norm Kunc| What's Your Credo?](https://climbingeverymountain.com/norm-kunc-whats-your-credo/) - Norm Kunc's "Credo of Support" (People 1st version) is a powerful message of hope for people with disabilities and their families. What's your credo? - [Supportive Living: What an inclusive day looks like.](https://climbingeverymountain.com/supportive-living-what-an-inclusive-day-looks-like/) - Mother of adult with autism and severe disabilities shares her vision of what an inclusive day looks like. This includes the roles of her family and paid staff. - [The Animal School| Inclusion and Universal Design](https://climbingeverymountain.com/the-animal-school-inclusion-differentiated-instruction/) - Rewriting the classic allegory, The Animal School, the author shows inclusion and differentiated instruction. - [It's a Jungle out there| Inclusion in the Grocery Store](https://climbingeverymountain.com/its-a-jungle-out-there-inclusion-in-the-grocery-store/) - How do you take a group of adults with disabilities to the grocery. This story offers tips and practical "do's" and "don'ts" for an inclusive experience. - [Busy vs. Bored: Life Space Analysis for People with Disabilities](https://climbingeverymountain.com/busy-vs-bored-life-space-analysis-for-people-with-disabilities/) - Most of us are busy, busy. Most people with disabilities are not. A Life Space Analysis gives all of us better strategies to plan our days. - [The "yet-to-be-disabled"](https://climbingeverymountain.com/the-yet-to-be-disabled/) - People with disabilities can teach us valuable lessons about aging. Where is housing for seniors that is accessible and has universal design? - [Supported Employment| Mobile Work Crews](https://climbingeverymountain.com/supported-employment-mobile-work-crews/) - What does a job in a mobile work crew look like? Author describes supported employment and a lawn service job in a cemetery for people with disabilities. - [I love Aaron| I hate Autism](https://climbingeverymountain.com/i-love-aaron-i-hate-autism/) - This mom says she loves her child and hates autism. Contrary to many advocates, she knows autism makes life difficult-not wonderful. - [A Mother's Hopes for her Sons](https://climbingeverymountain.com/a-mothers-hopes-for-her-sons/) - A mother compares the choices available during summer vacation for her adolescent sons with and without disabilities. She dreams how it could be different. - [Bob Perske| The Song of Joe Arridy](https://climbingeverymountain.com/bob-perske-the-song-of-joe-arridy/) - Speech of Bob Perske for Friends of Joe Arridy, 5-18-11: Power of Citizens' Advocacy, posthumous pardon, unequal justice for people w/intellectual disabilities. - [More than just a Graduation Speech](https://climbingeverymountain.com/more-than-just-a-graduation-speech/) - Jeremy Sicile, a young man with autism, gives a graduation speech with his augmented communication system. Lots of great ideas. - ["I Need a Job, Not a Government Plan"](https://climbingeverymountain.com/i-need-a-job-not-a-government-plan/) - Actually we need both, but you'll love this video produced by OHio's chapter of People First. - [Nursing and Caring: 1945 vs. 2024](https://climbingeverymountain.com/nursing-and-caring-1945-vs-2023/) - Author talks about experience of elderly mother's surgery and how nursing and caring depend on the human story. - [On "Happy Feet," "Retarded Teeth" and Carnival Goldfish](https://climbingeverymountain.com/on-happy-feet-retarded-teeth-and-carnival-goldfish/) - Low expectations for people with disabilities caused this parent to remember stories about medical doctors, dentists and a lesson from her son's goldfish. - [The Power of our Words| We,They--Us, Them](https://climbingeverymountain.com/the-power-of-our-words-wethey-us-them/) - To adults with disabilities words can include or distance us. Mayer Shevin's classic poem, The Power of Words- Us verses Them reminds us of social stigma. - [What would you do?|Case of Shoes on the Wrong Feet](https://climbingeverymountain.com/what-would-you-docase-of-shoes-on-the-wrong-feet/) - Mother of adult with disabilities asks for advice of 4 dilemmas in residential care: shoes on wrong feet, upside-down socks, roommate's clothes, razor burns. - [Old McDonald and a Linchpin](https://climbingeverymountain.com/old-mcdonald-and-a-linchpin/) - A farmer and old fashioned produce stand reminds author of community inclusion and opportunities for her son with autism to be a linchpin. - [Smokey the Bear, Aaron, and a joke](https://climbingeverymountain.com/smokey-the-bear-aaron-and-a-joke/) - Smokey the Bear meets a young man with autism. His amazing question, "Who are you?" makes parents wonder about the mysteries of autism. Plus a card joke. - [Halloween Fun, Plus](https://climbingeverymountain.com/halloween-fun-plus/) - Funny story about trick or treating on Halloween night. Lessons and tips for special education and parenting a child with autism. Homemade Craft and Treat. - [Mom's I.E.P. for the Holidays: Individualized Enjoyment Program](https://climbingeverymountain.com/moms-i-e-p-for-the-holidays-individualized-enjoyment-program/) - Mom plans her holiday using an IEP (Individualized Enjoyment Program) based on the IEP from Special Education. - [Kill the Turkeys! Life Lessons for People with Disabilities.](https://climbingeverymountain.com/kill-the-turkeys-life-lessons-for-people-with-disabilities/) - Turkeys: Live or Die? For adults w/ autism + developmental disabilities, Handprint turkeys spark the debate betw chronological and developmental age-appropriate. - [Thanksgiving | Inclusion and Interdependence](https://climbingeverymountain.com/thanksgiving-inclusion-and-interdependence/) - The Thanksgiving story is a story of inclusion, interdependence and celebrating diversity. Good lessons for all children including children with disabilities. - [Thanksgiving: Song about Autism](https://climbingeverymountain.com/thanksgiving-song-about-autism/) - What it is like to have autism? Thanh Bui sings "through my eyes" Climbing Every Mountain celebrates 4 mo. parents and caregivers of people with disabilities. - [St. Nick and the Batman socks](https://climbingeverymountain.com/st-nickcommunity-building-batman-socks/) - St. Nick's is celebrated with putting out shoes and writing lists to Santa. This humorous story teaches about diversity, community building, and inclusion. - [NIght Before Christmas| Disability Version](https://climbingeverymountain.com/night-before-christmas-disability-version/) - New version of "Night before Christmas" with a twist on the difficulty of buying presents for people with autism and other disabilities. - [Aaron's Community Building Mix](https://climbingeverymountain.com/aarons-community-building-mix/) - Great activity for all ages, all ability levels. Aaron's Community Building mix also good homemade thank you gift for teachers and staff. - [Gifts|Grandma Gets a Thong](https://climbingeverymountain.com/giftsgrandma-gets-a-thong/) - Some Christmas gifts are better than others. Lessons for gift-giving, Christmas parties and Charity for people with disabilities. - [Language of the Heart| Heartaches and Heartsongs](https://climbingeverymountain.com/language-of-the-heart-heartaches-and-heartsongs/) - On Valentine's Day, and everyday, we have a chance to use our words to make "heartaches" or "heartsongs" for others. - [Better than Church](https://climbingeverymountain.com/better-than-church/) - Like the video "Stand by Me", they're parents of people w/ disabilities + advocates all over the world singing the same song + standing together for inclusion. - [Parents and adults with disabilities: balancing my child's needs and mine.](https://climbingeverymountain.com/balancing-my-childs-needs-and-mine/) - A mother of an adult with autism and severe disabilities shares the story of having to balance her own health needs over her son's. - [Dream Plan for Aaron: 1998 (Part 3)](https://climbingeverymountain.com/dream-plan-for-aaron-1998-part-3/) - When son, with autism and special needs, moved into supported living, Mom wrote a list of his likes and dislikes to give to caregivers to ease the transition. - [The Values of Inclusion| from Down-Under](https://climbingeverymountain.com/the-values-of-inclusion-from-down-under/) - "The Values of Inclusion": an issue for the world. Video by Heather Simmons from the Inclusion Institute Down Under in Sydney, Australia May, 2012. - [Memory rocks: not being objective](https://climbingeverymountain.com/memory-rocks-not-being-objective/) - As we are putting our condo up for sale, we realize our little garden is full of memories. Professionals focus on objective scientific research-not the personal. - [When Schools Say "NO" to Inclusion](https://climbingeverymountain.com/when-schools-say-no-to-inclusion/) - Mary Ulrich gives practical advice for parents + teachers: "When Schools say 'NO' to Inclusion." Part of a panel discussion from The Inclusive Class Podcast. - [Better than 1000 words: our Fall escape to Indiana](https://climbingeverymountain.com/better-than-1000-words-our-fall-escape-to-indiana/) - The best way trick for Open House is to go on vacation. Here are pictures on our son with disabilities relaxing in Clifty Falls State Park Lodge, Indiana. - ["There is no spoon?" Disability style](https://climbingeverymountain.com/there-is-no-spoon-disability-style/) - In Disability World, when they say there is no spoon. They mean it literally. What's a parent to do? One mother tells her story. - [Sandwich generation? It's a pickle.](https://climbingeverymountain.com/sandwich-generation-its-a-pickle/) - Parents of adults with disabilities are members of the "sandwich generation": Caring for their elderly parents and their adult children. Like the game of "pickle." - [What makes you special?](https://climbingeverymountain.com/what-makes-you-special/) - What makes us special? Why are our friends and family important to us? How can we tell them? This simple group activity can make a difference. Keep Kleenex handy. - [Attack by "Friendly Fire": People with Autism and their families](https://climbingeverymountain.com/attack-by-friendly-fire-people-with-autism-and-their-families/) - Research shows parents of people with autism have stress similar to combat soldiers. An email from "caregivers" is forcing 2 additional housemates on their son. - [Test Questions| Segregation or Inclusion?](https://climbingeverymountain.com/test-questions-segregation-or-inclusion/) - 3 stories are given. Questions are asked, "Is this story an example of inclusion, segregation, or ?" Answers include quotes from parents and professionals. - [The "R" Word: A Challenge to Bloggers.](https://climbingeverymountain.com/the-r-word-a-challenge-to-bloggers/) - To celebrate March 6, 2013 "Stop the R word" day. A parent challenges all bloggers to use respectful language + not the words "mental retardation, idiot, moron..." - [Building Community | People First Language](https://climbingeverymountain.com/people-first-languabuilding-community-wheelchair-becky-smokey-woods/) - "People First" language impacts the past + future of the disability community. Personal Names are more than just identifiers, even if they are pen names. - [Do You Hear What I Hear?|Music and Visual Art](https://climbingeverymountain.com/do-you-hear-what-i-hearmusic-and-visual-art/) - Blake Roberts + Snoopi Botten transform "Do you hear what I hear?" into a multi-media festival of lights and sounds--with deeper meaning for all of us. - [Jolly ole St. Nick| Disability Parody](https://climbingeverymountain.com/jolly-ole-st-nick-disability-parody/) - To celebrate St. Nick's Day, Mother of adult with autism writes a parody of Jolly Ole St. Nicholas song with wishes for new year. - [Building Community: one grocery trip at a time](https://climbingeverymountain.com/building-community-one-grocery-trip-at-a-time/) - Mother takes son with autism grocery shopping and comes home with a life changing experience. - [Love--NOT Labels: Rosa's Law](https://climbingeverymountain.com/love-not-labels-rosas-law/) - A parent of a child with disabilities gives her thoughts about Rosa's Law and the long string of legislation begun by parents. - [The Power of ONE](https://climbingeverymountain.com/1-1-11thepowerofone/) - On New Year's, a Parent of an adult w/disabilities sees a future of social media and the power of each parent advocating for their "one" child. - [The Race Toward Inclusion| Do you see it?](https://climbingeverymountain.com/the-race-toward-inclusion-do-you-see-it/) - How do we decide our priorities? Parents of children with disabilities can use the strategies of pruning, planned ignoring, and looking with new eyes. - [Unequal Justice | Bob Perske](https://climbingeverymountain.com/unequal-justice-bob-perske/) - Bob Perske Testifies for ELECTRONIC RECORDING OF CUSTODIAL INTERROGATIONS to help juries decide innocence or guilt of people with intellectual disabilities. - [Building Community: Wheelchair Becky vs. Flat Stanley](https://climbingeverymountain.com/building-community-wheelchair-becky-vs-flat-stanley/) - During the holiday season, we can learn lessons about diversity, community building and inclusion from dolls like Wheelchair Barbie and books like Flat Stanley. - [What is Inclusion?](https://climbingeverymountain.com/what-is-inclusion/) - "Inclusion" is a civil rights movement of people with disabilities to have the supports they need to live in the community. It's the opposite of segregation. - [Our House of Cards|Disability Style (Part 2)](https://climbingeverymountain.com/our-house-of-cardsdisability-style-part-2/) - People w/disabilities live in a house of cards which can topple at any time. This is a story of one family trying to balance budget cuts + quality of life. - [Our House of Cards|Disability Style (Part 3)](https://climbingeverymountain.com/our-house-of-cardsdisability-style-part-3/) - Who will help parents of adults with disabilities? Not researchers, not agencies, not non-profits. One parent is trying to see the Big Picture and help everyone. - [Our House of Cards| Disability Style (Part 1)](https://climbingeverymountain.com/our-house-of-cards-disability-style-part-1/) - Parents of Children with disabilities live in a House of Cards. In Part 1, a parent talks about HUD, Medicaid Waivers and a non-profit which provides services. - [1st Birthday| Parents, Caregivers of People w/ Disabilities](https://climbingeverymountain.com/1st-birthday-parents-caregivers-of-people-w-disabilities/) - Stop by ClimbingEveryMountain.com for some virtual birthday cake. Our community for parents and caregivers of people with disabilities is one year old. - [Special Education Inclusion: Blog Radio Interview Plus...](https://climbingeverymountain.com/special-education-inclusion-blog-radio-interview-plus/) - Dr. Annie Abram interviews Mary E. Ulrich on Special Education Inclusion for children with severe disabilities including her son Aaron who has autism. - [ADA and Advocacy| one step at a time](https://climbingeverymountain.com/ada-and-advocacy-one-step-at-a-time/) - As ADA celebrates its 23 anniversary, the author tells one success story with script for advocacy and making change. - [The Right to Communicate| We are the (new) Experts](https://climbingeverymountain.com/the-right-to-communicate-2-we-are-the-experts/) - Poem about the people who call themselves "experts" are wrong. The people with autism and disabilities who could not talk with words are now the new experts. - [Thoughts on First Ed Roberts' Day](https://climbingeverymountain.com/thoughts-on-first-ed-roberts-day/) - Ed Roberts' Day celebrated Ed Roberts life, the Ed Roberts Campus, and new opportunities for technology for children with chronic illnesses like cancer. - [Ed Roberts' Day| "Be Extraordinary"](https://climbingeverymountain.com/ed-roberts-day-be-extraordinary/) - Pioneers in the Disability Movement, Ed Roberts + Paul Longmore continue to inspire us to work for social justice and to "Be Extraordinary" - [Dream Plan for Aaron: 1981 (Part 1)](https://climbingeverymountain.com/dream-plan-for-aaron-1981-part-1/) - Planning for the future of a child with a disability is a difficult decision. A mother learns about "normalization" and creates her dream plans for her children. - [I've spent a lifetime trying to get in touch| Wretches & Jabberers (2)](https://climbingeverymountain.com/ive-spent-a-lifetime-trying-to-get-in-touch-wretches-jabberers-2/) - Wretches & Jabberers: 2 Men with autism travel the world spreading goodwill and teaching about communication, friends, life...and autism. Carly Simon sings The Letter. - [Wretches & Jabberers Review| A Jab to the Heart](https://climbingeverymountain.com/wretches-jabberers-review-a-jab-to-the-heart/) - In the documentary, Wretches and Jabberers two scenes held extra meaning to this parent of an adult with autism. They were jabs to her heart and memory. - ["Happy Ever Afters"| Rangers|and Kick-ass Aikido](https://climbingeverymountain.com/happy-ever-afters-rangersand-kick-ass-aikido/) - Mothers of kids w/disabilities often forget their own inclusive community. One mom finds an RWA writer's group and Revolutionary Rangers meet an Aikido heroine. - [A Quarter's Worth of Advocacy](https://climbingeverymountain.com/a-quarters-worth-of-advocacy/) - Every day situations make us think about advocacy and the philosophy of inclusion. This is a story about a charity fundraiser for people with intellectual disabilities and a not-so-pretty confrontation. - [Action Alert| Public "R" Word Slips vs. Purposeful Insults](https://climbingeverymountain.com/action-alert-public-r-word-slips-vs-purposeful-insults/) - Sometimes people publically say the "R" word and apologize. Sometimes people publically insult people with intellectual disabilities. Your Action can make a difference. - ["Retarded": no more.](https://climbingeverymountain.com/retarded-no-more/) - Hopefully "retarded" will be a word of the past. Rosa's Law is now being sent to President Obama to be signed into law. Here is an example of an excellent alert. - [Bulletin Board| Stop the "R" word, Wolfensberger dies](https://climbingeverymountain.com/bulletin-board-stop-the-r-word-wolfensberger-dies/) - Today and Everyday is "Stop the 'R' Word Day." Six Related Articles. Plus, Wolf Wolfensberger dies Feb. 26, 2011 - [Supported Employment| What is a Mobile Crew or Enclave?](https://climbingeverymountain.com/supported-employment-what-is-a-mobile-crew-or-enclave/) - People with autism and developmental disabilities often need support in the work place. This is about the success of one supported employment mobile crew on a paid landscaping job. - [Aaron Needs a Roommate](https://climbingeverymountain.com/1st-miracle-aaron-needs-a-roommate/) - My son, Aaron, is looking for a roommate in Mason, Ohio. When a person has a developmental disability, the right roommate makes all the difference. - [Home: more than a place](https://climbingeverymountain.com/home-more-than-a-place/) - People with autism + intellectual disabilities need safe, loving places to live. Here is a snapshot of how it works for my son. - ["Forgetting Spells" Inclusion and Happy Endings](https://climbingeverymountain.com/forgetting-spells-inclusion-and-happy-endings/) - Parents of adults with disabilities need problem solving skills.Two stories illustrate transformational experiences for agency staff and the mother. - [Amazing News| We have a House and a Roommate](https://climbingeverymountain.com/amazing-news-we-have-a-house-and-a-roommate/) - Celebrating 2 miracles, one more needed! A non-profit agency will accept my son with autism's HUD housing choice voucher and we found a roommate match. - [The Case of the Bleeding Pork Chop](https://climbingeverymountain.com/the-case-of-the-bleeding-pork-chop/) - Checks/Balances and Communication between parents, residential and adult day care staff is critical to the safety and health of people with autism and disabilities. - ["Representative Payee"| SSI, SSDI](https://climbingeverymountain.com/representative-payee-ssi-ssdi/) - How do you become a "representative payee" for SSI and SSDI? A parents shares her experiences to protect her adult son with autism. - [Happy 21st Birthday ADA](https://climbingeverymountain.com/happy-20th-birthday-ada/) - July 26, 1990, The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) gave civil rights to people with disabilities. Here is a personal story of discrimination before ADA. - [Happy Birthday ADA| 22 Years of Progress](https://climbingeverymountain.com/happy-birthday-ada-22-years-of-progress/) - On the 22nd anniversary of the signing of ADA, one advocate uses law to make changes in local community center swimming pool for seniors. - ["Telling Your Story"| Free App for Advocates ](https://climbingeverymountain.com/telling-your-story-free-app-for-advocates/) - "Telling Your Story" is a new FREE app. for IPad to help adults with disabilities find their voice, their confidence and then-their Policymaker to create change. - ["The Host" vs Home Stagers vs Aaron](https://climbingeverymountain.com/the-host-vs-home-stagers-vs-aaron/) - This article compares plot points in "The Host" with depersonalizing a house by Home Stagers and Realtors, and the reaction of an adult with autism. - [Communication: "A lottery winner in life"](https://climbingeverymountain.com/communication-a-lottery-winner-in-life/) - With augmented communication, Andrew types that "being able to communicate is like winning the lottery." Imagine if your thoughts + hopes were locked inside you. - [Partners in Policymaking| 25 yrs of Making Government Work](https://climbingeverymountain.com/partners-in-policymaking-25-yrs-of-making-government-work/) - From 1978-2012 Partners in Policymaking has been teaching parents and self-advocates about best practices and making change. - [Until Eternity: Anne McDonald](https://climbingeverymountain.com/until-eternity-anne-mcdonald/) - Anne McDonald died Oct. 22, 2010. Advocate, Pioneer. She makes me wonder what Heaven might be like for people with severe communication disabilities. - [Definitions of "Retarded"](https://climbingeverymountain.com/definitions-of-retarded/) - There are many definitions of "retarded" on Google. Maybe Rosa's Law will change some of the misinformation + cruelty toward people with intellectual disabilities. - ["Retarded" keywords](https://climbingeverymountain.com/retarded-keywords/) - When I type "retarded" into Google Keywords, the results are shocking. Thousands of people looking to make fun of other people. - [Hand Therapy| Homework with a Bang](https://climbingeverymountain.com/hand-therapy-homework-with-a-bang/) - A broken wrist causes this mom to think about disability, therapy, functional curriculum and functional activities. - [What if???| Bob Williams](https://climbingeverymountain.com/what-if-bob-williams/) - Bob Williams is an advocate for augmented communication and technolgy for people w/disabilities. Here is his poem, "What If?" and a video about ADA. - [Special Needs Talk Radio Interview| Successful Inclusion](https://climbingeverymountain.com/special-needs-talk-radio-interview-successful-inclusion/) - Join us on Special Needs Talk Radio as we talk about Successful Inclusion. Mary E. Ulrich shares her journey about inclusive services for her son with autism. - [The Disability Shuffle: Dancing on a wall | Part 10](https://climbingeverymountain.com/the-disability-shuffle-dancing-on-a-wall-part-10/) - Part 10 of dancing to the tune of county and federal rules, regulations and practices. Mother talks about HUD for people with disabilities. - [Should I rent a billboard? Finding roommates | Part 9](https://climbingeverymountain.com/should-i-rent-a-billboard-finding-roommates-part-9/) - Part 9: Trying to find a good roommate who has a medicaid waiver is damn tough. Matching people with disabilities has layers and layers of complexity. - [Roommate Hunt Continues: Medicaid Waiver Style| Part 8](https://climbingeverymountain.com/roommate-hunt-continues-medicaid-waiver-style-part-8/) - The clock is ticking as a parent searches for a roommate for her son with autism. Is parenting different if your child has a disability? uses social services? - [Searching for a Roommate: Medicaid Waiver Style| Part 7](https://climbingeverymountain.com/searching-for-a-roommate-medicaid-waiver-style-part-7/) - Fishing Lakes + Car Wrecks: Part 8 describes the journey to move her son, a person with autism, from 1 county to another and keep HUD + Medicaid Waivers. - [Searching for a Roommate: Medicaid Waiver style| Part 6](https://climbingeverymountain.com/searching-for-a-roommate-medicaid-waiver-style-part-6/) - After getting the HUD Section 8 rent voucher, the next step is finding a roommate with a Medicaid Waiver--the most critical part for people w/ disabilities. - [Cash Cows and HUD Interviews| Part 5](https://climbingeverymountain.com/cash-cows-and-hud-interviews-part-5/) - In "Disability World" it is always a shock to parents when their child is considered a "cash cow" for a residential provider. Pt. 5 of moving a HUD rent voucher. - [HUD Tips for Parents of People with Disabilities| part 4](https://climbingeverymountain.com/hud-tips-for-parents-of-people-with-disabilities-part-4/) - Part 4 of getting my son's HUD voucher moved to another county and advice for professionals on the complex job of a parent of an adult with autism. - [Shouting my COMMITMENT!](https://climbingeverymountain.com/shouting-my-commitment/) - George Washington asked,"Is anybody there? Does anybody care? This blog also asks those questions and commits itself to the inclusion of people w/ disabilities - [Parents + Caregivers| Climbing Mountains](https://climbingeverymountain.com/climbing-a-mountain-is-a-team-effort/) - Like the Base Camp of a climb up a mountain, this website is a place for parents, advocates + caregivers of people with disabilities to dream, share stories, tips, and prepare emotionally for the long journey to the summit. - [HUD tips for People with Disabilities| Part 3](https://climbingeverymountain.com/hud-tips-for-people-with-disabilities-part-3/) - Mother of adult with autism describes the process of moving her son to another county and using the HUD housing choice voucher. Part 3. - [HUD tips for People with Disabilities| Part 2](https://climbingeverymountain.com/hud-tips-for-people-with-disabilities-part-2/) - People with Disabilities CAN move their HUD "housing choice vouchers" from one county or state to another. In Part 2, a parent shares information + experiences. - [HUD Tips for Parents and Guardians of People with Disabilities| Part 1](https://climbingeverymountain.com/hud-tips-for-parents-and-guardians-of-people-with-disabilities-part-1/) - The HUD Housing Choice Voucher Program helps subsidize rent for people with disabilities. Part 1 is a parent's personal experience for her son with autism. - [Bulletin Board|The Climb and Wrightslaw](https://climbingeverymountain.com/bulletin-boardwrightslaw-a-new-theme-song/) - 2 workshops: Pete Wright of www.wrightslaw.com in Cinti.OH May5-7. Paster Snoopi Botten and Blake Roberts collaborate on digital + visual version of The Climb. - [What would you do? | Case of Trash vs Treasure](https://climbingeverymountain.com/what-would-you-do-case-of-trash-vs-treasure/) - What would you do? A parent asks, "Who controls the home? The residential staff person or the individual with disabilities and their guardian?" - [What do you do?|The Case of the Lourdes Water](https://climbingeverymountain.com/what-do-you-dothe-case-of-the-lourdes-water/) - What do you do when someone wants to cure your child with holy water from Lourdes or "laying on of the hands"? All ideas welcome. - [Inclusion for Moms| Sisters of the Heart](https://climbingeverymountain.com/inclusion-for-moms-sisters-of-the-heart/) - Moms of children w/disabilities fight for inclusion + segregate themselves. This mom found inclusion with a group of romance writers-her sisters of the heart. - [A Parent's Life|Thinking, Worrying + Actions](https://climbingeverymountain.com/a-parents-lifethinking-worrying-actions/) - The Parent of a child with a disability spends their days thinking, worrying and taking actions. Can that action also include enjoying an egret in the garden? - [Bulletin Board| Autism, Wretches & Jabberers May 12, Lapointe, Medicaid Cuts, ADA](https://climbingeverymountain.com/bulletin-board-autism-wretches-jabberers-may-12-lapointe-medicaid-cuts-ada/) - Bulletin Board headlines: Wretches & Jabberers 100 cities tour May 12th, Richard Lapointe trial, ADAPT advocates arrested over Medicaid cuts, free ADA resource - [Turning it over to the Professionals](https://climbingeverymountain.com/turning-it-over-to-the-professionals/) - Parents of children with disabilities often have trust issues with all professionals whether in the disability or real community like real estate agents. - [Son with Asperger's Interviews Mom](https://climbingeverymountain.com/son-with-aspergers-interviews-mom/) - [The Right to Communicate| Wretches & Jabberers](https://climbingeverymountain.com/the-right-to-communicate-wretches-jabberers/) - Wretches and Jabberers is a movie celebrating disability, advocacy, the right to communicate and autism awareness month: April 2011. - [Bulletin Board #3| Siberia, Oprah, March Madness](https://climbingeverymountain.com/bulletin-board-3-siberia-oprah-march-madness/) - 3 stories-people w/disabilities: GOP Senator says retarded people should die; Zach Anner wins own travel show; Villanova has student managers w/Cerebral Palsy. - [Government| Capital Insider for 3-14-11](https://climbingeverymountain.com/government-capital-insider-for-3-14-11/) - Is it important to know what is happening in Washington? "The Capitol Insider for the Week of March 14, 2011" Arc-US outlines Disability Issues. - [Dear Caregivers|Part 1](https://climbingeverymountain.com/dear-caregiverspart-1/) - Supported Living, assisted living, independent living, residential services: The key to quality care is good caregivers. Here is a letter to the caregivers. - [Caregivers |Blame it on the Hose](https://climbingeverymountain.com/caregivers-blame-it-on-the-hose-2/) - Caregivers or Direct Care Staff make a critical difference in the lives of people with disabilities. Holidays challenge everyone: Trust is everything. - [IEP Videos](https://climbingeverymountain.com/iep-videos/) - Videos of "What is an IEP," "Who attends an IEP meeting," and "Acronymns" Does anyone know any resources for parents of adults with disabilities. - [Funny Ads| What do you think?](https://climbingeverymountain.com/funny-ads-what-do-you-think/) - The Norwegian Association of the Blind made commercials to encourage people to hire them. Do you think the ads will help or hurt their employment? - [Edit Historical Videos for YouTube](https://climbingeverymountain.com/edit-historical-videos-for-youtube/) - 1-5 min videos edits needed. Barter your technical services for consultant services: Edit historical videos about The History of People with Disabilities. - ["It's not my job"|Caregivers Part 3](https://climbingeverymountain.com/its-not-my-jobcaregivers-part-3/) - Some residential direct care staff do not think about the individuals with disabilities in their care. One parent tells her story about her son with autism. - [Happy Birthday: Welcoming Another Year of Change](https://climbingeverymountain.com/happy-birthday-welcoming-another-year-of-change/) - Secret of great birthday gift + 40 yr marriage is to give the person what THEY want, even if you don't understand. Team of realtors compared to special ed team. - [Dream Plan for Aaron: 1989 (Part 2)](https://climbingeverymountain.com/dream-plan-for-aaron-1989-part-2/) - How do parents plan for their children with autism and developmental disabilities? One mother outlines her dream for her son when he was in junior high school. - [Technology Act: Just for the Deaf and Blind?](https://climbingeverymountain.com/technology-act-just-for-the-deaf-and-blind/) - [Drinking Beer and the Dignity of Risk](https://climbingeverymountain.com/drinking-beer-and-the-dignity-of-risk/) - Parent shares humorous stories about her adult son with disabilities drinking beer. - [10-10-10 at 10PM](https://climbingeverymountain.com/10-10-10-at-10pm/) - ["Every Day for 30 Days" Blogging Challenge or IBP](https://climbingeverymountain.com/every-day-for-30-days-blogging-challenge-or-ibp/) - Beginning bloggers take Chris Brogan's challenge to post every day for 30 days to increase traffic. Action steps are outlined based on special education's IEPs. - [An Avalanche and an Aaron Story](https://climbingeverymountain.com/an-avalanche-and-an-aaron-story/) - Technology problems in a new blog. Plus a story about a man with autism's first night in his new house. - [Should I listen to Chris Brogan?](https://climbingeverymountain.com/should-i-listen-to-chris-brogan/) - Chris Brogan advises to blog every day. New blogger asks readers if bi-weekly longer article-type posts or everyday shorter posts are a better strategy. - [Signing Your Life Away](https://climbingeverymountain.com/signing-your-life-away/) - Mother of adult with severe disabilities looks at agency's form and tries to add humor as a way of problem solving what to do. - [Herby bites the dust](https://climbingeverymountain.com/herby-bites-the-dust/) - Every small act of courage and advocacy makes the world a better place for people with disabilities and their families. Everything is connected. - [Month One Stats at Climbing Every Mountain](https://climbingeverymountain.com/month-one-stats-at-climbing-every-mountain/) - Our Basecamp is getting better structure and we are gathering some great people. 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