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THE HEALING POWERS OF PETS from Marco Orlando
THE HEALING POWERS OF PETS Marco Orlando I didn’t really grow up around other companion animals much when I was young. My parents and I grew up poor, and our living situation didn’t really allow for that to happen. It wasn’t until I was in high school that my...
July Newsletter
Our July Newsletter is out. You can find it Here!
Movie Review – “Crip Camp” from Tucker Conley
Today we welcome Tucker Conley to the blog and his review of Crip Camp. Many of our chapters have been watching Crip Camp together and discussing at their meetings. “Crip Camp” There’s no better documentary that better exemplifies the human experience, of both...
“Mending the Broken Toys” from Marco Orlando
MENDING THE BROKEN TOYS Marco Orlando No one likes being made to feel like there’s something “wrong” with them, or that they need to be “fixed.” It doesn’t feel good when people think of us as “broken toys.” Yet for so many of us with a disability, it almost feels...
Reformatting The Human Hard Drive from Marco Orlando
REFORMATTING THE HUMAN HARD DRIVE Marco Orlando I’ve been coming to terms with my past lately and I’ve been learning to accept that it hasn’t been all bad like I had thought. I internalized a lot of hatred growing up because I had consistently felt less than human....
In The News
Over the past weekend there were several articles or news stories done that are either about self-advocates or may affect self-advocates. We wanted to share them with you. First up is a story about Pine Tree Camp that many attend. This story has The Bangor Chapter's...
DECONSTRUCTING GAMEFACE From Marco Orlando
“DECONSTRUCTING GAMEFACE” Marco Orlando For all intents and purposes, wrestling is the foundation that my entire worldview has been built upon. It is what has made the most sense to me and what I’ve understood best. I was hooked on wrestling ever since the late 80s...
Helpful Hospital Information
Green Mountain Self Advocates in Vermont have produced a great video and paired it with a written guide put out by the ASAN regarding the Office of Civil Rights statement, in relation to support people being allowed at hospitals and doctors office. This is a great...
Krista’s Boredom Busters – Pasta Salad
Welcome everyone. How are you doing today? Who likes to barbeque? What types of food do you like on the grill or to eat? I like nice fresh salads, whether it is a fresh green salad, pasta or macaroni salad. These items go with a nice burger or chicken on the grill....
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