Amazing Capabilities

My passion is helping others. The people who may not be able to help themselves, being there by their loved one's side the whole way through. Being able to watch my loved ones grow and excel is what I live to see. I am happy to be the person that is there and can empathize while keeping a positive note for others. I work with children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities. I want to be someone who others can come to, and trust that I truly care for them, and their well-being. It is a hard job that many people do not understand. It comes with a hardness that cannot be taken for granted, and a sense of peace so fulfilling that it can bring tears to your eyes. I call it the bittersweet madness.

Have you ever heard the saying, you have to be crazy to be a behavioral therapist? Well, I'd say there is some truth to that. Most of the time, you're likely to find us going crazy ourselves. Working with individuals with special needs is delicate. You have to be prepared to take in a lot of different emotions, information, and setting changes. You are the person for hugs, for guidance, for applause. Personal punching bag, rebellion, sadness, and anger are all in the description too. With this comes great responsibility, you carry your own baggage as well as your client(s), and their families. Can you handle this? Can you still love that person? Can you still enjoy what you do? You can notice someone needs help, but are you willing to put in the time and effort it takes to help heal and guide a person? My career may have breaks, my career may be diverse, but it is lifelong. I may work with one individual, or I may work with eighteen.

People may know of my profession, but do they know it's my passion? Do they know I get joy from this occupation? Do they know once you work in such depth with others, you want to help everyone? I know there is a lot to learn, and many experiences to be heard. People who don't even identify as an individual with special needs, people who have momentary needs, or seasonal needs. Everyone deserves to be understood, and through listening with me you can feel understood and maybe even relieved that someone understands you.

There is accreditation and acknowledgment given to all sorts of movements, even personal projects. Not many acknowledge those who are born with disabilities. I see this as my opportunity to educate my community on the needs of those with abilities, and the care we can give as an everyday person. I want people to join me on this journey and help spread awareness to those with disabilities. To recognize that they are not a victim, but like any other person with goals, hopes, and dreams. I would monetize this idea by creating a business that not only provides assistance to those living with disabilities but also provides a buddy system for each individual. I would like to make a community environment with those around me, I want to connect to people and their families. Not only being supportive of my community but being able to support and educate the rest of the world. In the meantime, here are a few things you can do.

What Can You Do For A Person With Disabilities?

A guide for everyday people when encountering individuals with disabilities.

A Disability Is Not A Person:

When you interact with an individual who has a disability, treat them like any regular person you would see. Why? Being a regular person. They have the same thoughts, emotions, and desires just the same as anyone else in this world. Having a disability does not mean you understand less, feel less, or care any less. Sometimes it's hard for people with disabilities to express what they are thinking. Be kind. You may have to repeat yourself, or use shorter/simple sentences.

Example: A person who is hard of hearing or without, still has eyes and can see. They can feel the energy same as someone with the ability to hear, they can read the same, and they can think the same.

Can We All Speak Like Adults?

When interacting with an individual who is living with a disability, do not patronize them or speak to them in a condescending manner. Please do not use a tone that you would use with an animal or a child. Not only does this show a lack of respect, but it also shines a light on you and how insecure you are around that person. You would not want someone to speak to you in this manner, because it hurts. It undermines your intelligence and your ability in all. It is not fun to feel like you are not included, or thought of in any negative light. Remember, would you want to be treated this way?

Go Ahead, Don't Be Shy:

It's nice to have friends, and everyone wants friends and the opportunity to share life's stories with those special people they meet in life. For some with disabilities, it is hard to come by. Everyone needs someone to talk to, places to go, and adventures in life. If you see a person who has a disability, please don't be hesitant to introduce yourself. They will not think it is weird, they will be happy to talk to you. Be yourself, do not change anything about yourself because you are speaking to someone with a disability. That's when things begin to get weird. So if you are planning on making a friend, then be a friend. You will see the blessings that come with being empathetic, and open-minded.

Silent Reigns ~A poem for people

A ten-ton riot but none for me,

a prescription can be written but none for the people to believe,

a stoic individual but not blessed by the trees,

a hypnotic motion,

seeming to be blinded by the beat.

Carried, it was a light dense heart,

filled with laughter but distraught,

a glisten came with that twinkle in her eye

carrying the weight of a thousand tries.

A blessed birth with every swatch of hope

painted in beauty but not enough by hope

the mightiness of a rooster,

the truth is sung like a canary,

neither are a fish but a bird.

A horse's hoof may never make a print in the mud,

but will it ever be so clear once it flies in the wind?

The snow-sure does glisten,

and it holds a powerful tread.

A bull has soft skin, it has horns on its head.