Assistive Technology

How is Employment First Down Under?

Here at Shining Beautiful, we advocate for employment for people with disabilities.  Mikelle has been working in some form or fashion since she was sixteen years old.  In the very near future, Mikelle and I are starting a podcast featuring interviews and discussions with advocates, employment specialists, thought leaders and whoever we find interesting.  Colorado

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Having Morning Meltdowns and Homework Headaches?

A little prevention and preparation will improve your child’s school performance this year. By the time you read this blog post, school will have started in your community. Fresh school supplies are beginning to show some wear, and once clean backpacks are starting to collect small items portending a favorite place to stuff “things” in

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Cool Ideas for Getting TechFit.

The dog days of summer have arrived.  Hot, humid days cling to the ground where fireworks fizzled just a few short weeks ago. The barbeque has cooled, and there just isn’t is ever enough ice tea—sweet or unsweet.  The family dog is either under the air conditioner or panting from the heat under the old

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Can You Speak Mikelle?

Get TechFit and TechStrong. If you don’t use it, you lose it. Areas in life, once strong become weak. It was a gradual weakening, one we didn’t notice until it was obvious. Mikelle’s voice was growing quieter. The digital voice we had become so accustomed to was increasing silent as she began to rely on

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Inspiring and Energy…finding your spirit in the arts.

Life can be challenging. Life with a disability can be overwhelming. Each day has the potential to be an uphill battle, whether psychological or physical, it can be painful and discouraging.  We all desire a happy, pain-free, and H.O.P.E. filled life with rich meaning and contribution. Despite our difficulties, we need to choose each day

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Welcome to 21st Century Inclusion…This is important!

What? Huh? What do you mean? Let me explain. Among many of our parental worries, aspirations, and concerns, is the desire for our children with special needs to be included as typical citizens in our community. We look forward to seeing our kids working in a job which suits them perfectly. The idea of our

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Back to the Future- A Visit with Rocky Mountain Human Services

  It is always strange to walk back to the future. Earlier this month, I did just that, walked back into the organization I had helped found over twenty years ago. At that time, my inspiration was inclusion for people with disabilities at the end of the 20th Century. I wanted a premier organization to

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