Stars, Stripes, and Summer Vibes!
By: Mike Theobald What a great Fourth of July weekend! I hope everyone enjoyed the perfect weather and maybe even got to a parade watched some fireworks or enjoyed a barbecue. Pictures are from the Manlius parade.
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Finding Sunshine Right Outside My Door!
By: Mike Theobald I know I don’t look too enthusiastic, but everyone is feeling happy with two days of warm sunny weather and NO rain! It felt good to be outside just about anywhere. In my case, out and about …
A Night Out with Dave Matthews and Friends
By: Mike Theobald Recently, I attended the Dave Matthew’s concert at the amphitheater. We parked in the ADA lot with lots of other tailgaters. From the van, it was about ¾ mile walk to the venue. We met up with some …
A Great Ski Season!
By: Mike Theobald What a great ski season it’s been at Labrador Mountain. It’s been extremely cold with lots of snow and very good ski conditions. It’s hard to believe we only have a few weeks left. This is all …
Make a Resolution!
Since the New Year is upon us and everyone is deciding on resolutions, I hope you decide to get some exercise in. Everyone should have access to pursue athletic activities regardless of physical abilities. I’ve done some research in hopes …
Need Help Heating Your Home
By Phil Prehn, Systems Change Advocate The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps low-income households meet the cost of heating their homes. The benefit can pay for fuel, your utility source, and heating equipment replacement and repairs. The benefit is …
Achieving a Better Life Experience
By Phil Prehn, Systems Change Advocate It is not unusual for programs providing benefits for people with disabilities too often come with rules and regulations that make it hard to use those benefits. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security …
Exceptional Family Resources and ARISE Merge
The Boards of Directors of Exceptional Family Resources (EFR) and ARISE announce their strategic decision to merge the organizations to better serve people with disabilities. Both organizations are committed to delivering person-centered services to ensure that people with disabilities are …
Art Explorers
Artists in our Art Explorers Club have been working hard creating wonderful artworks that you can see next time you visit Syracuse’s Hancock Airport! The Art Club has been participating in the Airport’s Community Art program for three years. We …
Bringing Adaptive Design to Cayuga County!
Do you have a disability, or know someone with the disability that lives in Cayuga County and could benefit from a customized adaptive device? Do you work at a clinic or a school that could benefit from customized adaptive devices? …