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.
Can Old School Ways Help Us Embrace New World Rehabilitation Realities?
“One faces the future with one’s past.” Pearl S. Buck So, how’s the IEP (or any other planning) process treating you? Are you excited for
Can Living with a Roommate with a Disability be the Best Roommate Ever?
According to Taylor Mason, Mikelle’s current roommate the answer is YES! Find out why. Both Mikelle and Taylor want to help you or someone you
5 Steps to Self-Determination Success
Many families, people with disabilities and providers seek the simple formula for successful self-determination. We have group action plans (GAP Plans), person centered approaches,
Follow the Money!
The now infamous hundred year storm was just winding up, getting ready to smack Colorado on the backside as parents, rehabilitation professionals and interested
Natural Supports. Do They Work? Depends.
There’s no denying it: as caregivers, providers and family members, we love the idea of natural supports, but don’t really believe they will
Who Knew Change Requires Teamwork? A Lesson Learned
In 2007, the use of an online calendar to keep organized made most go “HUH?! – I have a print calendar and agenda right here.
Life with Mikelle…The Battle of the Wheelchairs
By Taylor Mason Every day, multiple times throughout the day, Mikelle Learned makes the choice to switch from her power wheelchair to her manual
10 Things I Like About You
A Note from Katherine Carol. (the Mom) I sent this poem to members of the Roommate Club like Lauren Perfors, Kari Delany and Adriana Carlson
Battle of the Chairs
Chair vs Chair, Who Will Win Every day, multiple times throughout the day, Mikelle Learned makes the choice to switch from her power chair to
The Denver Community Celebrates the 4th of July!
By Mikelle Learned This year, like many before, I spent the night before Independence Day at Civic Center Park in downtown Denver. The Colorado
Party Time… Community Time! Leading by Example on Her Bday
Mikelle throws unforgettable parties, and her 30th birthday party today proved once again her uncanny ability to bring together an unexpected community of people in
Hundreds of Community Summit Enthusiasts!
Dropping in after day 2 of our Community Summit at Ellenburg, where we are speaking on engaging the community and connecting those with developmental disabilities.