BND publishes Lynn Jarman’s Letter in “Letters to the Editor”
You can see the letter by following the below link to BND.com. http://www.bnd.com/2015/02/24/3679293_dont-abandon-the-poor-in-illinois.html?rh=1
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The Nami Family-to-Family Program
A new Family to Family Class will be starting on February 25, 2015. If you are interested in attending this 12 week education class for families with a loved one who has serious mental health issues please call 618-798-9788. This is a wonderful free training for family members. …
Disability in History: U.S. Presidents
If you think that Franklin Delano Roosevelt was the only United States president with a disability, think again. Our nation has had a distinguished line of presidents with a variety of visible and non-visible disabilities, from epilepsy to hearing impairments to learning disabilities. For most of these men, speaking publicly…
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
In October, Americans observe National Disability Employment Awareness Month by paying tribute to the accomplishments of the men and women with disabilities whose work helps keep the nation’s economy strong and by reaffirming their commitment to ensure equal opportunity for all citizens. This effort to educate the public about…
What Can I Do?
Hmmmmm, good question. I wonder that some days. Some days I am a motivated, self starter, ready to take on whatever lands in front of me and some days I'm ok to just sit back and let life happen. But over the years I have realized that when I just…
Renewal is Important
Well it seems like the dog days of summer are upon us once again. This time of year as the kids return to school always makes me think of starting over. Renewal is an important part of life, and those of us with disabilities as well as those without disabilities,…
Aarp.org
This article/blog supports the rational for Community Reintegration Program. http://blog.aarp.org/2013/08/19/home-and-community-based-services-the-right-place-and-the-right-time/
Introduction to Community Reintegration
Hi – and welcome to my blog! My name is Elaine Searcy and I have been at LINC since November 2012. As LINC’s Transition Coordinator, I assist individuals under the age of 60 residing in nursing homes to discharge from the nursing home to live independently in the community.…