Mikelle and I feel compelled to write about life with a disability, not just the challenges but the opportunities, the friendships, the innovations, and the brilliance of our communities in action as we share our everyday life living with a disability. With a little more information, motivation, we hope to share how our life is shining beautiful and maybe help you to shine beautiful, too.
New Beginnings: How to Embrace Change and Strengthen Your Caregiving Team
Change is inevitable, but… Change is an inevitable part of any journey, and it’s with mixed emotions that we bid farewell to Abby and Elise.
Employment for All: Cultivating Opportunities for People with Disabilities
Jumpstarting Results For quite some time, I, like many of you, have been searching for ways to improve supported employment outcomes for people with disabilities.
Catching a Wave at Levitt Pavilion with the Ladies
Old Friends and New Memories It was one of those perfect summer evenings when the air was just perfect—warm with a gentle breeze reminiscent of
Independence Day with Mikelle: A Celebration of Freedom and Resilience
Independence Day is a time for celebration, reflection, and coming together as a community. It represents the freedom and independence that we all cherish. I
A Tale of Two Celebrations: Mikelle’s Memorable Birthday Bash
Celebrating Mikelle’s Birthday in the Shadows of Her Grandma’s Home This summer, Mikelle celebrated her birthday at the home of her brother Kasey and his
Conversations Over Coffee: Navigating a Chaotic World
The kitchen table in Mikelle’s cozy condo hosts countless conversations. It’s where the Shining Beautiful team gathers, supporting each other through the chaos and adventures
Autism and Family Resilience: Lessons from Ezra.
.Free Tickets The tickets were free. The invitation to the movie screening arrived in my crowded inbox at just the right moment. I was searching
To AI or Not to AI: We Navigate this Important New Technology for People with Disabilities.Navigating the Decision Individuals with Disabilities
To AI or Not to AI: that is the question. As with any technology, there are risks and values of technology for all of us.
Embracing the Beauty of Home Ownership Through Section 8
It Starts By Listening to the Dream Mikelle Learned’s story is a testament to the transformative power of home ownership, particularly for individuals navigating life
Nuturing a Loving Relationship with Time
Most of us experience a conflicting relationship with time. Time continues to be both the adversary and the giver of great gifts. As the world
The No New Year’s Resolution Revolution: Embracing Personal Growth Without Pressure
When the New Year bell rang, I decided it was time for the Christmas tree to come down. For Mikelle, it was a bittersweet moment.
It’s Not Perfect. But, we are grateful for it.
Thanksgiving is approaching, and families gather around the dinner table, sharing stories and side dishes. It’s also a time to remember those no longer with