Author: Shari Cooper

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 »

I love fashion! Any piece of clothing with bling or has great details, primarily on the front, catches my eye. To look good is to feel good and clothes have a way of bringing out one’s confidence. When I put on something fly, and I “know” I’m looking good, I feel like I’m sitting six... Read more »

Are you aware of the documentary, Patrice? If not, let me enlighten you. This amazing documentary is about an awesome woman named, Patrice. Patrice is a lively, beautiful, and passionate lady who happens to also have cerebral palsy (CP). Patrice doesn’t let her disability stop her from doing anything. She works, lives independently, is very... Read more »

I’m at the age where my doctor recommends, I get a mammogram once a year. I’m ok with it because I’m trying to keep my health on the uptick. Although I’m ok with getting a mammogram, I’m here to tell you, the overall accessibility of the test for people with physical disabilities like me, stinks.... Read more »

It’s that time of the year when beautiful colors start to appear. Burnt oranges, browns, dark reds and tans are of the now. Yes, fall is here. Fall, which is my favorite time of year, produces some of the most beautiful colors. I’m always looking for a place to take in the colorful scenery and... Read more »

I really enjoyed watching the recent 2024 Paralympics Games in Paris! The Paralympians were great, and I was glad to see the great Buckeye state, Ohio, well represented and have an outstanding showing. To honor my state, I’d like to give kudos to some of its great Paralympian athletes. Grace Norman, from Jamestown, Ohio won... Read more »