Made My Day!

YES, YES, YES, YES!! There is hope....

State-run institutions will soon be a relic of the past in Georgia under a landmark settlement reached Tuesday that could serve as a model for similar efforts in other states, Justice Department officials said.



(Built in 1842, Central State Hospital was Georgia's first psychiatric hospital, chartered by the legislature in 1837.)

Students Who Cared Enough to Take Action

"I would do anything for them. And you have to look at a child for just who they are, and not just for their disability.”

That statement was made by a high school student - a high school student who fought to have students with severe disabilities included in the school's homecoming court.

If you need something to lift your spirits - if you need to believe in hope for the future - if you need to be reminded that there are some really special teenagers in this world - read this story. I promise you will not be disappointed.

Do Not Quit

It's been a rough week, and I needed to have someone tell me that giving up is not an option. This video did that. Hope you enjoy. Have a happy weekend!