Author: Shari Cooper

It’s truly a privilege to be able to drive because it opens a world of independence. When a person with a disability becomes a licensed driver, often there are adaptations one may need to operate a vehicle. There are other things that could come into play when a person has other disabilities such as autism.... Read more »

It’s 2025 and I’m looking forward to many incredible things this year. As always, I’ll be focusing on my health. The older I get, the more important keeping up with my health becomes. I will be seeking out exercise programs that can motivate me to move. I know that any program featuring some of the... Read more »

Here we are again at the end of the year. To say it’s been a year is an understatement. Once again, my year was filled with adventures, achievements, and trials and tribulations. Through my fifty-one years on this earth, I’ve learned that life must have its ups and downs to hopefully teach how to adapt... Read more »

Like every year, I like to put my spin on a holiday classic. This year, I’m taking on the movie Home Alone! During this time of year, many are so caught up in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season that they forget what matters most: family and friends. The movie Home Alone is... Read more »

It’s gift giving season! This is the time of year when some go looking for the perfect gift to give family and friends. For me, it’s all about giving whether than receiving. I like to give thoughtful gifts to my family and friends. So, this means I really think about what a person might need... Read more »

To be accepted by the world is a wonderful thing. It doesn’t matter who you are, the need to be accepted by someone tends to mean more to most than society probably wants to admit. When a person has a disability, the whole acceptance piece can be hard. I think the biggest problem society has... Read more »

Thanksgiving hits different for me this year. My mom, who I love with everything in me, passed away on November 3rd. I’m sure many of you either knew my mom personally or know of her, because I’ve mentioned her in many of my posts. Not only was she an amazing mother but she was a... Read more »

When I attended school. one of my favorite activities besides music class was going on field trips. School field trips were fun because they typically involved going somewhere that was going to be exciting like a museum, pumpkin patch or to see a play. The night before a field trip, I would pick out a... Read more »

Enjoy guest blogger Linda Pelfrey’s story as she shares her journey on getting her new guide dog named Zephyr. Shari There is a new pup in the office. His name is Zephyr. He is a Lab/Golden cross weighing in at 68 lbs. He is 18 months old and has lots of puppy in him. He... Read more »

Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley (GESMV) is celebrating A.L.L. Club’s one-year anniversary. What is A.L.L. Club? Jewel Allen explains the program and how GESMV has helped the youth in Montgomery County. Shari A.L.L. Club is exactly what the name suggests, a place for ALL to belong. We wanted to create a space for 7th-12th graders to... Read more »