Dream Plan for Aaron: 1998 (Part 3)

In Part 1 (1981) Aaron was 6 years old and we outlined a vision of what a happy, successful quality of life would look like for Aaron as an adult. (click here). In Part 2, Aaron was 14 years old and we were moving forward with the plan(click here) In Part 3, Aaron is...

Amazing News| We have a House and a Roommate

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....

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...