self-advocate

From a parent: What do I do when my child does not qualify for services? Where do we go?

Are You Building A Wall? Can you care too much? I just heard from a caregiver that they were told “caring” too much about the people they help might not be a good idea.

A good friend just got engaged. She is walking on cloud nine. The week before her engagement she was hired to be a peer advocate for the state.

This was a question from a self-advocate. “Why do you believe in me?” I thought the question so profound. She went on, “You believe in me no matter what.”

Question: I hear lots of people say “Choice is so important for people with disabilities.” Is it?

Question: How did you teach your daughter about colors?

Question: I know that there are steps to implement a strong behavioral program, but can you tell me in what order you would teach these steps to my staff?

Question: Do I have to have a license to create a spring break camp program for children with mobility issues?

I’ve been there. A large table with lots of experts and team members giving reports and updates on the status of a project or service. The sad thing.

I’m sitting hear listening to “Never Too Late” by Three Days Grace. It’s a cool song, but the lyrics are quite serious. Yet, I think about the words: Never Too Late.

Question: Do I have to have experience with the population I am going to serve if I open and become the administrator for a residential facility?

Question: Can I use my consulting hours for my consultant to attend quarterly meetings?

My Forever Living journey began with a statement from my eleven year old daughter, “I wish you chose to stay home with me now instead of when I was a baby.”

My name is Tammy Evrard. My journey to build a stronger and better life has just begun. I suppose many people would consider, at the start, what is a good life? Perhaps some may say it is their best life experiences. Others may feel they have not yet reached that “good” life.