October, 2009

Mentally imprisoned Reagan Collura knows no fear

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

Our beautiful daughter, Reagan, has been dealt quite the hand in her short life. She was only two days old when the doctors located a heart murmur. Due to what appeared to be global developmental delay, we had some very intricate genetic testing done and at age 18 months, Reagan was diagnosed with [...]

Morasha’s topsy turvy invisible world

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

Morasha Rael Winokur rocks. She’s authentic. Morasha knows that her brother’s constant babbling isn’t his fault, but sometimes she just wishes she could be a regular eleven-year-old girl. Not exactly possible, when brother Iyal, born with FASD, is unpredictable and emotional no matter where he is. At times, part of her wishes he would just [...]

Barbie Brockmeyer needs fishing pal…and more

Monday, October 5th, 2009

Hello, my name is Barbara Brockmeyer. I am diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and have to have assistance with everyday activities like walking and standing. My main sources of mobility are my scooter and crutches.
A parent has to be by my side every time I go out. Making friends is difficult because people feel uncomfortable [...]

Is a Sig/Tag Line Valuable?

Saturday, October 3rd, 2009

By Judy Vorfeld

Have you been hearing about the importance of having of a good e-mail signature line (sig line / tag line / sig file), but you don’t have a clue as to how to create one?
Never fear! It takes time, but it will come. By incorporating several pieces of information, you can benefit [...]

Payson helps Julie Moran with palliative care…and more

Thursday, October 1st, 2009

I met Julie Moran recently at a Virtual Assistants’ retreat in Phoenix. After getting to know her, I asked if she’d put together something for my blog. She’s passionate about therapy dogs, and about her Virtual Assistant business, www.delegatethedetails.com. Here’s the story of Julie and Payson, her therapy dog.
Here’s the story behing my therapy dog [...]

Arizona Center for Disability Law Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Arizona Medicaid Program

Thursday, October 1st, 2009

Adults with Disabilities Denied Medically Necessary Incontinence Briefs
Tucson, October 1, 2009…..Low-income adults with disabilities who struggle to find the money to pay for medically necessary incontinence briefs may find one of life’s burdens lifted through a class action lawsuit filed yesterday by the Arizona Center for Disability Law (Center).
The Center’s lawsuit against [...]

Lonely boy needs an autism service dog

Thursday, October 1st, 2009

Derek Mummert is six years old and he was diagnosed at the age of three with Autism. He is an amazing little boy with a lot of love in his heart and he is full of spirit. Derek is full of energy and is always on the go doing something. Whether it be rummaging [...]