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Strikes, Spares, and Smiles: Fun Times at Harley’s Valley Bowl
The weekly bowling nights are more than a game—they are a display of how our community is working to include people with developmental disabilities. For many, this event is a favorite part of their week, giving them a space to feel valued and accepted.
Living and Loving with Laughter
“I like to make people laugh. It does not matter to me if people laugh at me or with me, I just like to hear laughter. We all need laughter in our lives!”
Breaking Barriers for a More Inclusive Future
“Lisa is determined to take her advocacy work to the federal level. Her journey started when she was in her 20s, advocating for better transportation services in her local area. What began as a personal mission soon grew into helping others navigate the complex web of services for people with disabilities.”
With Proper Love and Support It is Easy to Thrive
“In 2018, when I told my mom that I was wanting to be a trans man, and my mom was supportive of that and not everybody was so supportive of it, but that’s okay. Receiving the support from my mom definitely boosted my self-confidence.”
An Interview with Nicole “For Love” Adler
“I was born with a label. I had endured the label of Down Syndrome my whole life and all of the stereotypes that are associated with it. Then, when I came out as a gay person, I had to endure twice the labels and discrimination. So, this has shaped my advocacy work to eliminate labels and to see people as human beings first.”
Bringing Joy to Others One Design at a Time
“I have a heart for people, and that means I have a heart for inclusion! I believe that disabled people can meaningfully contribute to life and ministry, alongside the able-bodied community, as they were designed to be. “
DJ Alex—Music and Self-Advocacy are in My Blood
“All of the roles I have today are where I can be a positive role model to the community and can make a difference. Where I can make sure everyone is heard. Everyone’s advocacy journey is different, and there is room for us all in the work.”
Looking Back, Never Forgetting, and Moving Forward! An Interview with Rosanna “Rosie” Ryan
“I have a lot of friends and support. I am involved in People First, an organization by and for people with developmental disabilities. I speak up for myself and others.”
From Not Knowing to The Awareness Show
“I decided to start a Podcast. The first episode of the Awareness Show Podcast aired 13 years ago and now there are over 115 episodes. I’ve interviewed everyone from self-advocates to celebrities including the actress Donna Mills from Knots Landing and Dawn Wells who played MaryAnn on Gilligan’s Island!”
Becoming Alex the Poet
THE HEART OF A TART
Delectable dessert
Much more sumptuous
Than a desert
Glorious food
Easy as pie
A joy to enjoy
Beneath the sky,
And the love it takes
To make a tart
Might not necessarily be
A piece of cake,
But baking takes
Patience and time,
But no need to dwell
Over making mistakes,
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