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Home Alone- A Cooper’s Holiday Spin

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 »
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Accessible Gift Giving Ideas

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 »
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The Joy of Brotherhood Acceptance

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 »
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Giving Thanks 2024

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 »
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Meet David

David lives with significant vision loss. Though he was born legally blind, David is now totally blind as his vision has deteriorated over time. David’s eyesight suffered further at the hands of negligence. “In 1974, my mom took me to try and correct my vision with surgery. The doctor got the chart mixed up and... Read more »
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Field Trip Access-Denied

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 »
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All Club Is For All By Jewel Allen

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 »
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Accessible Clothing Line Is Bringing The Fire

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 »
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Patrice Bringing Awareness The Marriage Penalty

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 »
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