Tomorrow is the big day!
I will have my annual review tomorrow. It will be with my new Service Coordinator. I have invited friends and colleagues who know me well to it. I want the […]
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September 2021
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I like to talk about meeting needs, striving for goals, and reaching dreams. Those are important parts of Self-Determination. Another import of it is the dollar sign. Supports and services
Social Justice–Immigration
My maternal grandfather was from France, my father was from England, and my sisters from British Columbia. We are a family of immigrants. This nation has always been and will
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Overcome
My focus at my Annual Reviews is overcoming. It may be those times when I ineffectively managed my disabilities. That hurts and frequently led to lost opportunities. Similarly,, I have
Mass transit
Getting around by bus, trolley, or Coaster represents a lifeline for those with Transportation limitations. My SDP pays for my monthly Pronto card. I am still getting used to the
Work
One of the most important events in my life was getting my present job. I had been working part-time at the minimum wage living off SSI in a Section 8
Inclusion and integration
We normally think of inclusion and integration of school, but it applies to all of us. We are social creatures and have a big need to connect with others and
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Social Justice–Meritocracy
Meritocracy is a society where people are compensated based on their talents, accomplishments, and effort. They also take positions of power and leadership. There is much to be praised by
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Social Justice–Housing
Humans have very few basic needs to live a happy life–love, food and water, clothing, shelter, and education. I want to talk today about shelter or housing. We need housing
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Social Justice
Social Justice covers a wide variety issues that affect a group of people, like us with developmental disabilities. Poverty and unemployment for us is such an issue. I have a