“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...

Supported Employment| What is a Mobile Crew or Enclave?

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...

Aaron Needs a Roommate

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...

Home: more than a place

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...