People with disabilities are nearly four times more likely than others to be victims of violent crime, according to new federal data.
Month: November 2021
Firm Designs Buildings To Meet Needs Of Kids With Autism
by Bob Shaw, Pioneer Press/TNS | November 30, 2021 ST. PAUL, Minn. — Steve Orfield thinks a building design tailored to kids with autism might be good for everyone. His business, Orfield Laboratories, based in Minneapolis, designs buildings to provide a sense of calm for anyone on the autism spectrum. Through years of consulting, he has … Continue reading Firm Designs Buildings To Meet Needs Of Kids With Autism
Concentrating On COVID: Third Time’s A Charm
By the title of this weeks’ Concentrating On COVID Post, you can determine that I got my COVID booster (third shot). While I had some hesitations about whether or not to get it or having to “bank” time to have symptoms, I know I did the right thing by having extra armor that I need to remain safe around others.
Adulting: Trying to Stop the Self-Pity Train before it departs
The last few days I have been aboard the self-pity train. I know lately I have been there alot and I have little reason to be. Earlier this month, I was more on a vocalized role with my parents at a time they did not need it because of a handful of deaths of those known to us. Now, my new method is pouting myself to sleep because I think I have such a horrible life when in fact it isn’t that bad.
Union Station News; Volume 1, Issue 8; November 2021
Note: As part of my Day Program, I contribure to the program's newsletter. In June 2021, that Newsletter transitoned to a monthly basis as much of the elements of the program are back to a in-person status. A Special Meaning Being thankful in the month of November has a special meaning for me. Just around … Continue reading Union Station News; Volume 1, Issue 8; November 2021
Accepting The Call
You may be surprised to see two blog posts being released in One Day. With not only Thanksgiving in just a few hours, the early release is being done as a teaching moment to be more self-aware and realize when you need to get support or reach out to someone when you need it.
Wellness Wednesday: Weight Loss Is Tough
On this Thanksgiving Eve I chose to write about the challenges I face about my weight. Being autistic and having a host of Mental Health Challenges along with necessary medications that cause me to want to eat constantly doesn’t help this process and I wanted to share with my community what I feel constantly.
Concentrating On COVID: Fear of A Repeat
As we enter another communal holiday season amongst a global pandemic, I cannot seem to forget that last Thanksgiving was likely the culprit to a semi-shutdown resulting in a Christmas that we have never experienced in modern history. While we have vaccinations and we are nearing target rates, I still fear having a repeat again this year due to the inaction of many to take the proper precaution.
Adulting: Your Life, Your Choices
Being independent requires the need to make several decisions to make sure that you are doing the bare minimum to be sure that you are being responsible in events like taking your medicine and not illegitimately spending money you know you need to live on.
New Peppa Pig Theme Park To Be Autism-Friendly
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — Legoland’s Peppa Pig Theme Park will be a Certified Autism Center when it opens in February 2022..
Dustin's Dynasty 