
January 8
Things to Do – January 2015
Happy 2015! To celebrate the New Year, why not try a new activity or attend one of the fun events happening around the Region? Below are just some of the great […]
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Happy 2015! To celebrate the New Year, why not try a new activity or attend one of the fun events happening around the Region? Below are just some of the great […]
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May 2
Medication, Education and Advocacy: Useful Insights: Improving How People with Developmental Disabilities Use Medication The Direct Support Workers Newsletter: Volume 3, Issue 5 By: Yona Lunsky and Virginie Cobigo A few […]
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April 29
Citizenship Edition: Spring 2014 We at EAFWR are proud and excited to share the very first edition of the I Choose Dignity Press. This magazine will be issued twice a […]
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April 9
Come paint with us and have fun for the whole family! Join us in supporting community involvement and show us “What Makes You Happy?” All paintings will be used in […]
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April 4
While spring has come on the calendar, it sometimes seems like the “spring” message has not made it all the way to the weather outside! However, there are plenty of […]
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February 5
Over the last couple years the FamilyHome team has worked to build a community of people connected to the FamilyHome Program. We have begun hosting events throughout the year to […]
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February 4
Friends Forever! The following article, Making it Sustainable by allienordman, was featured on the Cincibility blog (www.cincibility.wordpress.com). Cincibility is a community of writers who care about inclusion in Cinicinnati, USA. Check […]
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December 19
December 6 and 8, Santa Claus made his way from the north pole to spend some time with EAFWR. What a great couple of days it was. For so many […]
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December 2
When reflecting on citizenship, as a parent of children with disabilities, I feel bewildered. I’m struck immediately with a dissonance of meanings. Shall I write about what citizenship is supposed […]
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November 29
Fernando is a drummer. He is also a dad who has a teenage son with autism. Having a child with autism can be a very lonely and isolating experience. There […]
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