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Shining Boots, Shifting Staff and Book Clubs: 9-25-12

Shining Boots, Shifting Staff and Book Clubs: 9-25-12

By Jill Edelman M.S.W., L.C.S.W . 09/27/2012

Thirteen Months and Twenty-Four Days: That is how long our daughter has lived in her new home. And today the Ability Beyond Disability team, along with the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services case manager, met with our daughter and her parents for her DDS annual review. The residential coordinator opened up the ceremonies by saying […]

The Busy Life Of A Special Needs Adult: 6-25-12

The Busy Life Of A Special Needs Adult: 6-25-12

By Jill Edelman M.S.W., L.C.S.W . 06/25/2012

Swimmingly: In the last six weeks our daughter’s special needs adult life has been going along swimmingly, pun intended. She participated in Connecticut’s Special Olympics aquatic state finals, including spending two nights in a Southern Connecticut State University dormitory. She received a medal for her excellent riding (her “seat” as they call it) at the […]

Two Ladies About Town: 2-20-12

Two Ladies About Town: 2-20-12

By Jill Edelman M.S.W., L.C.S.W . 02/20/2012

A Pekingese Named Malachy: Our daughter and I had a grand time in New York City last Monday and Tuesday. The Westminster Dog Show was a “hoot” including the “best in show” Pekingese” Malachy, who we were lucky to view in the toy group Monday evening. Our daughter compared him to a “walking mop” and […]

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