Beauty.The definition of beauty is a combination of qualities, such as shape, color, or form, that pleases the aesthetic senses, especially the sight. Let’s pause right here….we are all trained to think that beauty is a version of perfection, but honestly who ever...
In The Press- Autism Advocate!
I met Dr. Ficchi at the Pilot Parent Program. When she spoke about her dissertation and her work with the disability community, I knew at that moment that she was the person I wanted to run this charity with me. She has changed my life significantly, and I know that...
Give Yourself Permission
By Cheri Kimbel There is a reason that when an airplane is about to take off, the flight attendant instructs you, in the event of lowered cabin pressure, that you should put your own mask on before helping others. I mean, this says it all….if you can’t breathe, how...
Discover Your Strengths
By Monica GonzalezMy name is Monica Gonzalez and I am excited to announce that I am a new health and wellness coach here at the Care 4 the Caregivers community! I wanted to take the time to introduce myself and share a little information about a tool I like to use in...
What is self-care?
When I started DAMES three years ago, I thought the answer was simple. It was mindfulness, exercise, and access to knowledge. But over time I listened to my members and learned from them. In doing so, the concept of self-care for me changed in unexpected...
COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout and the Disability Community in Arizona
On March 5th representatives of multiple disability organizations came together to talk about the need for Arizona to do more for the disability community in Arizona with the COVID-19 vaccine. Organization at this press conference have been fighting to prioritize...
Lessons Learned and a New Project for 2021
The beginning of the legislative session came with a rush of excitement. One year after attending the Pilot Parent Program of Southern Arizona’s Partners in Leadership program I was ready. I gathered data, contacted my local Senator, found allies within the community...
Bills, Bills, Bills
The legislative session has begun, and we are now in a sprint to the finish line.For a year I have been working with Senator Bowie from Legislative District 18 on two bills that will benefit the disability community in Arizona.SB1633-...
What’s Your 2020 Story?
This year we have all experienced an extraordinary event together- a global pandemic.This year was unlike any other year we have ever experienced and most likely something that we will never experience again.We have isolated, we have home schooled, we have tried to do...
The Continuation of Self
When my son was diagnosed with autism, I knew that working in a lab as a geneticist or as a professor wouldn’t be in the cards for a while, but I was getting anxious, depressed, quiet. I had just received my Master of Science degree from Arizona State University and...