Why I advocate:I am a parent of three wonderful adult children. I want all of them to have opportunities for life-long learning, employments, many friendships, family, and to make contributions to their communities. For two of my children, I have little concern that they will be able to achieve that, but my daughter with a disability needs help. She needs help in changing the system to provide supports that permit her to have a good quality of life. She needs people in her community, state, country and world that understands the humanity, the value and the potential contribution of every person no matter what their needs. LifeMyWay means:LifeMyWay means making important choices about all aspects of life, and receiving the support necessary to make it reality. |
The Illinois Valley Autism Resource Center is relocating to Easter Seals of La Salle and Bureau Counties amid budget cuts.
The drawing for the Great Home Giveaway is Oct. 21. The grand prize winner can choose between a home at 1817 Eden Place or $100,000 cash.
School admits second-grader with service dog