Maureen Lee posted an article on Just Show Up - Sep 16, 2010, 10:14 am
In August, Best Buddies held a contest - "What was your favorite 2010 Leadership Conference moment?". Buddies from all over the world voted for their favourite. Tori's entry received the #2 spot: Robert Pio Hajjar Changed My life by Tori Flather "During the Saturday morning session, Robert spoke ...
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Maureen Lee posted an article on Just Show Up - Sep 13, 2010, 4:54 pm
"Reprinted from "OUR Journey THRU Autism," a blog featuring professional experts and warrior parents to help you on your journey thru autism. Subscribe today at http://www.ourjourneythruautism.com." I have been offering posts that focus more on taking care of you. This is the nurse in me with the me...
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Maureen Lee posted an article on Just Show Up - Sep 9, 2010, 4:28 pm
"Mark December 3 on your calendar to celebrate the 2010 International Day of People with Disabilities. The City of Toronto, its community and business partners invite you to contribute to the event. 1. nominate local unsung heroes 2. submit your poems to the Invitation to Poetry 3. display your art...
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Maureen Lee posted an article on Just Show Up - Jul 14, 2010, 10:48 am
"Diagnosed with autism at age two, and unable to speak until age three, Gina Marie Incandela is an example of hope and the embodiment of what it means to overcome obstacles." "Gina is the amazing little girl that rose to fame performing the National Anthem at events throughout the country including ...
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Maureen Lee posted an article on Just Show Up - Jun 28, 2010, 10:45 am
Meet Taylor Morris: "I was diagnosed at age two as being on the Autism spectrum. Today, at 17, I'm creating videos to support awareness. This is my story, with the song "Trying To Get Through To You", by Autistic singer/songwriter Michael Moon. See all my videos at http://www.MeetTaylorMorris.com."
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Maureen Lee posted an article on Just Show Up - Jun 23, 2010, 8:26 am
"Gifts: Mothers Reflect on How Children With Down Syndrome Enrich Their Lives." For more information on the book, visit http://giftsds.segullah.org.
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Maureen Lee posted an article on Just Show Up - Jun 1, 2010, 6:00 am
Today, June 1st, is Just Show Up's second anniversary, and I can't think of a better way to celebrate it than with a selection of paintings and photographs by Cinnamon Edgar. I was surfing the Net the other day and came across Cinnamon Edgar's website. I was immediately captivated by her photograph...
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Maureen Lee posted an article on Just Show Up - May 23, 2010, 7:13 am
"I wish I had known that this would be an incredible journey, and that everything would turn out just fine...I wish I’d known to listen more." In last week's post, guest blogger Addie Daabous looked back at her life with her nephew, Robert Pio Hajjar. In her eloquent poem, "I Wish I Had Known", Ad...
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Maureen Lee posted an article on Just Show Up - May 19, 2010, 6:00 am
I Wish I Had Known by Addie Daabous I wish I had known that this would be an incredible journey, and that everything would turn out just fine. I wish that I had known that my heart would heal one day, and that Robert’s love was the cure. I wish I had known that Robert’s birth was not the end of...
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Maureen Lee posted an article on Just Show Up - May 12, 2010, 3:02 pm
(GiGi's Playhouse, Down syndrome Centers, promotes Down syndrome awareness through its "i have a voice" Travelling Gallery. It features images of 30 Down syndrome children, by renowned photographer Thomas Balsamo. "A beautifully crafted coffee table book of nearly 40 portraits and first person and f...
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Maureen Lee posted an article on Just Show Up - Apr 22, 2010, 2:10 pm
Run your fingers through my soul. For once, just once, feel exactly what I feel, believe exactly what I believe, perceive as I perceive, look, examine, and for once; just once, understand." ~ Oscar Wilde (from the website of Rainbowland Autism Services). Facebook is helping to spread awareness about...
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Maureen Lee posted an article on Just Show Up - Apr 14, 2010, 6:00 am
(Okay, a few words are in order. I found this video ("Difference is an Artist's Game")on About.com: Special Needs Children's website. It's a sister's view of Down syndrome - her "take on society's labels and stereotypes.")
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Maureen Lee posted an article on Just Show Up - Apr 6, 2010, 11:26 am
Recently a friend on Facebook sent all her friends a beautiful video. As she eloquently wrote in her note: "It is Autism Awareness Month and I bring you a treasure... from the heart and soul. It truly is a beautiful, must have and it is my absolute privilege to be connected to such a gorgeous piece ...
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Maureen Lee posted an article on Just Show Up - Mar 30, 2010, 7:27 pm
It never ceases to amaze me how an idea for a post can morph into something entirely different the moment pen meets paper. My original intention was to post a list of handy tips and resources I've culled from the Internet over the past few months. I thought I'd add a few more links to my already bur...
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Maureen Lee posted an article on Just Show Up - Mar 16, 2010, 11:24 am
"Every gift from a friend is a wish for your happiness..." ~ Richard Bach In "The IDEAL WAY to Cook: Food for Thought," Jim Daabous gave the reader some insight into his nephew, Robert Hajjar. "Well, what can I remember most? It has to be my nephew's desire to drive. Drive anything. It all started w...
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Maureen Lee posted an article on Just Show Up - Mar 4, 2010, 6:00 am
Written by Ann Racioppo, from the book, "Convalescent Heart". “But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty.” 1Cor. 1:27 Diamond in the Sand Born into the world, just like you an...
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Maureen Lee posted an article on Just Show Up - Mar 4, 2010, 6:00 am
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Maureen Lee posted an article on Just Show Up - Feb 25, 2010, 6:00 am
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Maureen Lee posted an article on Just Show Up - Feb 25, 2010, 6:00 am
This post written by Philip Li-Wei Julio Chen, Mississauga, ON. Excerpt from "The IDEAL WAY to Cook: Food for Thought". Flipping through the pages of a seemingly perfect spring edition of Martha Stewart's Living magazine, one finds innumberable recipes, with lists of natural ingredients alongside co...
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Maureen Lee posted an article on Just Show Up - Feb 18, 2010, 7:00 am
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Maureen Lee posted an article on Just Show Up - Feb 18, 2010, 7:00 am
This post was written by Lisa Raffoul, mother and co-founder of Ensemble. Excerpt from "The IDEAL WAY to Cook: Food for Thought". I remember so vividly the day that Eric was born and every day that followed. After he was born, they placed him in my arms. I looked at him and thought that he was perfe...
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Maureen Lee posted an article on Just Show Up - Feb 11, 2010, 6:00 am
This post was written by guest blogger, Kara Ferris. There are many people who, when I share that I am very passionate about working with people who have disabilities, ask if I pray for them - if I’ve seen healing and miracles. Well, let me share with you a little bit about some of the people tha...
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Maureen Lee posted an article on Just Show Up - Feb 11, 2010, 6:00 am
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Maureen Lee posted an article on Just Show Up - Feb 4, 2010, 8:00 am
This post written by Greg Bandler, Toronto, ON. Excerpt from "The IDEAL WAY to Cook: Food for Thought." For many people, the label "special needs" signals a person who requires special concessions - big and small. But the "label definition" is often quite different for the parents, siblings, family ...
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Maureen Lee posted an article on Just Show Up - Feb 4, 2010, 8:00 am
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Maureen Lee posted an article on What Fell From the Sky - Feb 2, 2010, 9:32 pm
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