Anna is an independent provider who has been working with Devine in her home and helping her connect to the community.

Jocelyn and Debbie have been working together for many years.  Jocelyn has been learning more about her disability over the years and Debbie has been a wonderful support for her to help her get to conferences to learn how to advocate for herself and others who have disabilities. 

Jocelyn is a wonderful advocate and role model.  She has gone to college to get her Associates Degree and she works two jobs in the community!  She is truly an inspiration!  Make sure you check out the billboard that she will be featured on in October for Disability Employment Awareness Month!

Cheyenne started working with Paula just a few short months ago.  In that time, their relationship has truly started to blossom!  Cheyenne has been learning about taking care of horses and farm life since Paula owns her own farm!  They love to spend time outdoors, taking care of horses and going out doing fun things. 

Mary and Diane have been working together for years!  Mary comes into Diane’s home and helps her around the house, helps her get ready for work and they go out and have fun!  Mary and Diane can’t imagine not working together—they have formed an amazing relationship with each other that can’t be broken. 

Mary is honored to be able to help Diane live the life she chooses and loves being able to help her achieve her dreams!

Jackie and Kelly have been working together for a little while now.  Jackie is an independent provider and provides opportunities for Kelly to be able to go out to eat, go shopping and go to the theatre! Jackie and Kelly also enjoy spending time with Alyssa; the three of them make quite the team!

Will and Peter keep busy by participating in many different activities!  A few years ago, they found out about the Adaptive Sports Connection in Powell, OH which provides adaptive technology to help empower anyone with physical and cognitive challenges through sports and therapeutic outdoor recreation!  The mission of the Adaptive Sports Connection is to help people with challenges stay healthy and happy by focusing on their ABILITIES. 

While at Children’s Hospital for one of Will’s appointments, they have met many other families who help encourage and provide resources to each other.  One of the resources that Will and Peter learned about was the Adaptive Sports Connection program.  Will and Peter try to regularly go to the kayaking, water skiing and downhill skiing programs.  Will’s favorite is the skiing--- he loves speed!  Each time Will goes, the instructors and volunteers try new ways of adapting the equipment to make Will’s experience as enjoyable as possible. 

Once the custom pieces of adaptive equipment are added to the kayak, Peter and the instructors load Will into his tailored kayak, get different pieces of foam to strategically add around his body to ensure he is able to sit upright and get his paddles ready!  Once it’s his turn to load into the water, a float with wheels is loaded under his kayak and he is wheeled down to the water’s edge.  His kayak has a set of outrigger floats on the back to help prevent him from tipping it over.

Each time Will goes out kayaking, he has his father Peter, as well as a volunteer (Christina) and the instructor (David).  As a group they work diligently to learn how Will kayaks and what can help him have a better experience.  Each time he goes out, he builds his stamina and is able to kayak longer than the last time!  Once he gets tired, he can either paddle himself back in or his volunteer can tether their kayak to his and paddle him back in. 

If you are interested in participating in one of the great programs offered by the Adaptive Sports Connection, please go onto their website to learn how to get involved!  https://adaptivesportsconnection.org/