Stride for Prise hosts free, local, therapeutic events
Summer is whizzing right by, isn’t it? There are so many great events happening, it’s hard to choose which to miss. This isn’t necessarily so when you are a parent of a child with a disability. You don’t have the luxury of an entire menu of choices for events your child can attend. Legally, you should have the same choices as a parent of a child without a disability, but that’s a story for another day. As an advocate for the inclusion of people with disabilities, the Tri-Lakes Center for Independent Living is thrilled to be in a position to partner with Adirondack Pride in providing recreational activities for kids with disabilities. Adirondack Pride is a local nonprofit whose purpose is to “provide people with all abilities opportunities to build confidence, foster independence and, promote health and wellness by participating in sports, outdoor recreation, social and leisure activities.” (Yes, I got that straight out of the bylaws.
» Full StoryAre we free yet?
It’s weird sometimes how these columns come to me. Most often, something infuriates me and, low and behold, the words just flow.
Somehow this process comes as no surprise to my husband.
The joke’s on all of us
Did you hear the one about the code enforcement officer who was asked to verify that a facility was physically compliant with the regulations set forth in the American with Disabilities Act?
The CEO told the person that the ADA was a...
My Christmas present
Have you ever had one of those phases when you wonder “What’s the use?” I had one of those little mental train wrecks last month.
» Full StoryIndependent Living: Time to be counted
I just got back from the New York State Department of Transportation Rural and Specialized Transportation Conference.
» Full StoryTLCIL and Family Champions: bringing back the barter system
This week I’m going to make my column short and sweet. The Tri-Lakes Center for Independent Living has changes galore that you need to know about.
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