Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” ― Margaret Mead When tenants of two mobile home parks in Bismarck were told their parks had been purchased by new out-of-state owners and received letters and leases detailing new terms and […]
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Everybody dreams of finding their dream job, but no one expects to find that their job will lead to a friendship that will last a lifetime. My name is Erin Pasley, and I am from an Illinois family of six; including my late father, mother (who is my role model), and my three younger sisters.
Ideas are powerful things. They open the world. They eliminate discrimination. They ensure people are defined by potential. They change lives. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is an idea that became reality, which is why it’s important each year to pause to recognize the importance of this landmark law and what it means to
June is Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month. People living with Tourette Syndrome are so much more than a hackneyed joke. We are mothers, fathers, children, educators, award-winning journalists, Olympic Gold medalists, professional athletes, actors, rising pop musicians, authors, producers, and so much more. We are a community of equal, exceptional individuals who should not be defined
If you have gone through a traumatic experience, it is normal to feel lots of emotions, such as distress, fear, helplessness, guilt, shame or anger. You may start to feel better after days or weeks, but sometimes, these feelings don’t go away. If the symptoms last for more than a month, you may have post-traumatic stress disorder or
One of the many reasons it’s great to be a North Dakotan is knowing that you live in a community that cares about you. Introducing YESS (Youth Empowering Social Status) – a brand-new organization that brings together young people with and without disabilities to build peer relationships and make sure no one is left behind.
One of the many reasons it’s great to be a North Dakotan is knowing that you live in a community that cares about you. Introducing YESS (Youth Empowering Social Status) – a brand-new organization that brings together young people with and without disabilities to build peer relationships and make sure no one is left behind.
Being fearless is not lacking fear. In fact, it’s the opposite. It’s having fears and choosing to go forward despite them. It’s a blend of persistence and courage that can be developed over time. There are mental, emotional and spiritual muscles that can be strengthened through repetition. They can, when flexed at the right time,
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You met John Yunker on our Facebook and Blog site a few years back. John took 2 trips down the Missouri River in his homemade sail boat, with his dogs; the first one with Grace(“Gracies Tale”) and the second trip with Mercy. The sailing was not the only quest that our friend, John, has been on
With it being National Disability Employment Awareness Month, here’s an idea… We have a huge, untapped resource of great workers in our community. These folks could be a tremendous benefit to the workforce in our community. This is the community of people with different abilities, which others may call disabilities. Many people on the autism
