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Slow, steady, and surprising

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Valerie McDonald

The accepted wisdom about people with intellectual disabilities is that they are slow. Slow to walk, to talk, to read, to tie their shoes. It’s also widely whispered that being slow is to be lazy, stupid and unproductive. In her … Continue reading →

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Pandemic life

Posted on May 10, 2020 by Valerie McDonald

Life was far too eventful at Maddie’s house in 2020. Things were going exceptionally well between all the housemates, BUT a sewage problem meant that everyone had to leave the smelly house while repairs were made. Repairs were complicated by … Continue reading →

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Changes in the house

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Valerie McDonald

There have been many changes in Maddie’s house. The biggest one was that Karen moved out! It was always her dream to live independently, without the support of a live-in mentor. After three + years of supported independent living, she … Continue reading →

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Another chance to try barista training!

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Valerie McDonald
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Sex?!

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Valerie McDonald

Maddie has a boyfriend. He’s very handsome and very gentlemanly. They go to movies, share popcorn and have been seen holding hands. But now that she lives on her own, people ask if I’m worried about sex. Years ago, a … Continue reading →

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