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ACCESSING OUR PARKS – FOR FREE!

ACCESSING OUR PARKS – FOR FREE!

by Erin Croyle | Apr 30, 2019 | BABY, Help, Help, Individuals, New Mom/Dad, Parents, Uncategorized, YOU

Spring is in full swing, summer is on the way. It is the perfect time to get outside and explore! Outings aren’t always easy, but our parks have simplified visiting them. Did you know if you have a disability – you can get a lifetime pass at National Parks...
SAVE THE STRAWS … AND THE ENVIRONMENT: 76 WAYS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

SAVE THE STRAWS … AND THE ENVIRONMENT: 76 WAYS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

by Erin Croyle | Apr 23, 2019 | Advocacy, Individuals, Parents, Self-Advocacy, YOU

There is no question that when it comes to the environment, our time is up, we MUST do everything we can to preserve our precious planet. A lot of folks are caught up in the straw banning movement. Are single use plastics (single use anything for that matter) awful?...
ABLEISM IS CRIPPLING US

ABLEISM IS CRIPPLING US

by Erin Croyle | Apr 2, 2019 | Advocacy, Caregivers, Extended Family, Grandparents, Individuals, Marriage, Medical Team, Parents, RELATIONSHIPS, Self-Advocacy, Uncategorized, YOU

“I would rather die than ________.” Fill in the blank: not be able to walk, not be able to hear, not be able to see, not be able to _____. We hear this stuff all of the time. Some of us say it. My father had recited something to this affect until it happened to him....

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