On the ninth day of inspiration, my OT gave to me…
The story of a young man who, despite losing both his vision and hearing at a young age, never lost the drive to achieve his goals. Here is the story of Marvin Pearson — varsity football player.
The Twelve Days of Inspiration: Day Eight
On the eighth day of inspiration, my OT gave to me…
The story of a sweet baby boy able to hear the voices of his parents for the first time. Here is the story of baby Archer.
The Twelve Days of Inspiration: Day Seven
On the seventh day of inspiration, my OT gave to me…
The story of a kindergarten class who learned sign language to be able to surprise the school’s beloved custodian on his Birthday. Here is the story of the Kindergarten class at Hickerson Elementary School.
Canoe: Kindergarten students sign ‘Happy Birthday’ to hearing-impaired janitor
Holiday Survival O-Tip of the Week: Not Everyone Enjoys the Holiday’s – And That’s Okay
Our O-Tip of the week series delivers valuable “OT-Approved Life Hacks” to provide you with simple and helpful solutions for living.
For the month of December, one of the busiest months of the year, our O-Tip series will provide you with OT-approved ways to not just “survive the holidays,” but actually enjoy them! This week our O-Tip reminds you that we need to realize not everyone enjoys this time of year — and that’s okay.
For some, the Holiday’s will bring terrible or sad memories, guilt, pressure, stress, financial hardship, anxiety, and loneliness. Respect that not everyone can manage this season as they would like, and if that means you are missing a card, an email, present or phone call from someone you expected to hear from, let it go. We all have different capacities to manage stress and our emotions, and the holiday season is no exception.
The Twelve Days of Inspiration: Day Six
On the sixth day of inspiration, my OT gave to me…
The story of a young boy whose contagious smile went viral on social media and whose videos continue to increase the awareness of spina bifida. Here is the story of Roman Dinkel.
Good Morning America: Toddler with spina bifida warms hearts after showing his dog he can walk
The Twelve Days of Inspiration: Day Five
On the fifth day of inspiration, my OT gave to me…
A story of an inspiration from the animal world – a dog who overcame severe injuries and now works as a certified therapy dog. Here is the story of Chi Chi – The 2018 American Hero Dog.
Today: Chi Chi, therapy dog who lost all 4 paws, named 2018 American Hero Dog
The Twelve Days of Inspiration: Day Four
On the fourth day of inspiration, my OT gave to me…
The story of a real-life princess who earlier this year shared with the world the story of her childhood scoliosis and specifically designed her royal wedding dress, seen by millions, to raise awareness. Here is the story of Princess Eugenie.
The Twelve Days of Inspiration: Day Three
On the third day of inspiration, my OT gave to me…
The story of a CNN Hero who, through her own personal experience, has helped improve the quality of life for people living with dementia across the United States. Here is the story of Carol Rosenstein and her organization Music Mends Minds.
Holiday Survival O-Tip of the Week: Enjoy a Good Laugh!
Our O-Tip of the week series delivers valuable “OT-Approved Life Hacks” to provide you with simple and helpful solutions for living.
For the month of December, one of the busiest months of the year, our O-Tip series will provide you with OT-approved ways to not just “survive the holidays,” but actually enjoy them! In this week’s O-Tip we remind you that although December is, legitimately, the most stressful month of the year, you can overcome your stress by stepping back and taking time for yourself.
How? Never underestimate the value of a good laugh. Time with friends or a good movie can do wonders for the psyche during this hectic time. My favorite holiday movies are Christmas Vacation and Elf, and of course the timeless A Christmas Story. Grab some eggnog or a warm cup of tea, curl up with a blanket and laugh for a while.
The Twelve Days of Inspiration: Day Two
On the second day of inspiration, my OT gave to me…
The story of a former teacher who is showing the world the amazing abilities of some very special children across the world. Here is the story of Special Books by Special Kids.