Be Impeccable with Your Word

Recently, I was reminded about the importance of effective communication. I consider myself to be a good communicator━not great, but good━but there are times when I could definitely do better. This last little while, I could have been doing better. Being the mom of two amazing humans, one of whom is a young woman who…

We’re living in the 21st Century—right?

It’s August, 2019. Very clearly, some of us are living in the 21st Century. But, some others? I’m not so sure. How many of you manage your family member’s financial affairs? Don’t you just love it when, each month, everything falls into place as it should? With no surprises? No issues? No frustrations? I like…

Asset-based perspective changes status quo

I just had a conversation with yet another person who is feeling sick about the lack of funding for their adult person who lives with multiple challenges. Their cry, “What are we going to do!!?” makes me heart-sick! And prompted a wee rant, I’m afraid. 🙄   I belong to various disability-related Facebook groups, as…

Parents Shift Focus from Disability to Possibility

Be sure to read the article written by Ann Douglas, Parents Shift Focus from Disability to Possibility, published in the Toronto Star August 3, 2011.