Beth's Story: Bring on the Fire

"A life, ordinary, purposeful, and in the community – truly in the community, for a person with developmental disabilities does take work. It requires a different way of doing things from what most people have learned, and that means hard work. Beth is in the middle of this journey...." [ Watch the video above and read more...]

We are doing a lot of work around Cincinnati right now to tell a different story than "disability." Instead, we're telling the story of shared passions, new friendships, and interesting projects that pop up all over our local neighborhoods. A couple'a highlights from the past few weeks... Each one is living proof that while we our building is still closed due to construction after the flood - inclusion has no address!!

Katie (pictured left) started an internship with Amy Ostigny Company, which does event planning and marketing.
Ben (pictured right) continues to build his network at ESF Crossfit, where he is a regular.
Andy is hosting a potluck/farm tour this month at Our Harvest after volunteering for the coop this summer.
Audrey has started to meet other dancers through an Irish dance class at McGing, and described her first class as "the greatest."
Zak continues to work at the Rec Center in his neighborhood, and recently connected with other volunteers for the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra after their work with Lumenocity at a volunteer appreciation dinner
Katie has started getting involved in the Observatory, where she is looking forward to helping out at the gift shop

Do these stories resonate with you?? It might be time for you to become part of our story!! Reply to this email and let us know you're interested. K? We'll be in touch. :)

10/14 thru 11/18, 1-2:30p (Every Wednesday) - Financial Apprenticeship, "Money is a Tool, Not a Goal" 6 week course on how to reclaim your life's purpose and get out of financial slavery
10/24, 11a-1p: Our Harvest Potluck - get a tour of the Bahr Farm and share a picnic lunch with Andy Schaller and the other volunteers at Our Harvest. RSVP at harvestbox@ourharvest.coop
11/9, 6:30-8p: Brainstorm Night - Plan Starfire's next round of cool projects with us @ People's Liberty 1805 Elm St, 3rd floor (near Findlay Market)
11/27, 6-10p: Final Fridays @ Pendleton Art Center with proceeds to benefit Starfire

RSVP for Upcoming Events

All are welcome to Good Life Networks monthly conversations, every 3rd Thursday from 6:30-8:30p. Discuss and explore ideas on how to build strong social networks and relationships around people living with developmental disabilities. Families and allies encouraged to be part of this supportive network.

Next meeting: Oct. 15, 6:30p.
Location: 845 Congress Ave. (Rt. 747), Glendale, OH 45246

The Schaefer Housing Journey Part 1

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Candice Jones Peelman

A guest post by Patti Schaefer

I had the privilege of being invited to a Good Life Network meeting by Patti to hear the story of how the Schaefers went from being a West Side family, to living in the East Side of Cincinnati. I asked Patti if we could share her story here on Cincibility:

This journey began on the West Side of Cincinnati.

After Chris finished high school he worked at Oak Hills School on the Grounds Crew. Chris’s dad Ron and I began thinking of downsizing our home in Delhi and also wanted to provide Chris with an opportunity to have his own section of our home to practice independent living skills.

We moved into a lando-minium in the Miami Heights/Cleves area of Western Hills. It was pretty remote and very hilly. At the time, Chris had a job, lots of contacts and enjoyed many social outlets. [read more...]

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