A second chance at resolutions — tell us yours!
by Beth
If you’re all bummed out that you’ve broken your New Year’s resolutions already, I’ve got good news: You have another chance!
February 14 was not only Valentine’s Day this year, it was also the beginning of Chinese New Year. The Year of the Tiger gives us all a chance to make resolutions all over again. And if you’re looking for ideas for new resolutions, I have some suggestions. Or, I should say, our Easter Seals email newsletter readers have some suggestions.
Back in January we asked our email readers to “resolve to act” and tell us how they planned to help children and adults with autism and other disabilities this year. Would they choose to volunteer in their communities? Speak out for better state and federal policies? Help in another way? Here are some of their responses:
“My time will be focused on improving awareness of the needs of people with autism in the central Texas/greater Austin area especially in the areas of employment, housing and community integration.” – Supporter in Texas
“Using peers (other people with disabilities), we will implement a program to provide guided assistance for people with multiple/severe disabilities as they use transit buses to their employment sites. The goal is to provide reliable transportation for these individuals, opening options for customized community employment, and giving them some freedom and independence in their lives.”
– Supporter in Nevada“I want to get the word out that children with Autism aren’t ‘weird’ or ‘slow,’ and they can do what ‘normal’ kids do if you believe in them!”
– Supporter in New Hampshire“Starting a Social thinking/skills group with a sensory piece for children with Autism. Continuing to advocate for all children/young adults with special needs.”
– Supporter in Connecticut“I resolve to continue to dedicate myself to integrating my autistic child into the mainstream world, establishing a solid healthy foundation for him and his sisters.”
– Supporter in New Jersey
How about you out there? Are you making progress on the resolutions you set in January? Or if you’re thinking about taking advantage of this second chance at a resolution, what might it be? Feel free to leave comments — we’re all ears!