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There is a poll up right now. You can cast your vote from now until June 19th. Go to the abler's Official FB group for the abler blog, and vote on whether you want to see an official FB page be done. To partner with the FB
group and its IG and Twitter feeds.
I also wanted to take the time to thank everyone who has helped me in putting my latest 2 part piece for the blog together. I can honestly say, that this is the first piece I have done thus far for the blog that has gotten such an unbelievable response. PCOS, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Is such a complex, and ever changing hormone, imbalanced disorder. That I am blown away by how many women and young girls have it and struggle with it on different levels. I was also shocked by how little information there is about the disorder. I really had to "dig" Passed the basics of the disorder just to find what I did. I want to give a quick shout to a friend of mine Ali. Who offered to help me in that search to put together this piece for all of you. I also like to thank a very good and close family friend of mine Mary. For connecting me with Merideth Marx, A radio personality (traffic reporter) for the Baltimore Maryland area. She has agreed to do an interview with me about her journey with both PCOS and IVF. I also have 3 more interviews lined up for you all. One is with Stephanie Thomas, A professor at the art institute of fashion, and the founder of cur8able. A lifestyle hub that features people with various disabilities living their lives on their terms. I am in the process of connecting with her. So stay tuned for that. I also have an interview with Ellen Stumbo. You have may have read her pieces for the disability community. She founded an organization called, Disability Matters. Where her mission is to have the disability community included in the church as members who can be vital participants, and serve their churches and communities. Rather than to be looked at as people to pity because they have a disability. That's coming in September.
There is also a feature in the works for October. October 25th, I believe is world Cerebral Palsy Day. Cerebral Palsy is one of the most common childhood disabilities. And yet it is least recognized in society. Especially, when that child begins their transition into adulthood. The services, awareness, education cease to really exist. 17 million are reported to have CP, and I am one of the 17 million. So, the October feature will be about two amazing advocates and CP warriors. Richelle and Heaven. They have come together, and in their efforts not only formed an online community they call, The CP Dream Team, but they all design and sell their own t-shirts in hopes to raise funds and awareness for the CP community. Their 3rd t-shirt campaign begins on June 1st. I am in talks with Richelle right now, for a face-time meeting about the feature as we speak. So, stay tuned for that as well. Lastly, I recently came across a live video series that The Mighty is doing. (For anyone one that does not know. the Mighty is an online community that deals with topics like disability, chronic illness, and disability. Where people with various challenges come and take part in an honest and open discussion about their health, and overall well-being. I came across a live video stream of a woman by the name of Dese'Rae Lynn Sage. Where she talked about mental heath, in particular, suicide prevention. And her work and mission to put a face to suicide.
I quickly contacted her FB and asked if she'd be willing to do an interview for the abler. She has agreed! I am excited to be connecting with her. A date as to when the interview is coming is pending. But I will keep you all posted. One more thing to add. I recently posted on the official FB for the abler that I wanted everyone to share on Twitter( for the abler) And IG (for the abler) what made them smile. Using the #smiles4theabler. That is still a go, so share away! You can post up to three posts daily no more than that. We want to make sure everyone gets a chance to us what makes them smile. It can be anything from poetry, quotes, video art, photos etc. (just make sure it's appropriate and is not copyrighted. Happy Memorial Day Everyone! Fonder, Jessica
There is a poll up right now. You can cast your vote from now until June 19th. Go to the abler's Official FB group for the abler blog, and vote on whether you want to see an official FB page be done. To partner with the FB
group and its IG and Twitter feeds.
I also wanted to take the time to thank everyone who has helped me in putting my latest 2 part piece for the blog together. I can honestly say, that this is the first piece I have done thus far for the blog that has gotten such an unbelievable response. PCOS, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Is such a complex, and ever changing hormone, imbalanced disorder. That I am blown away by how many women and young girls have it and struggle with it on different levels. I was also shocked by how little information there is about the disorder. I really had to "dig" Passed the basics of the disorder just to find what I did. I want to give a quick shout to a friend of mine Ali. Who offered to help me in that search to put together this piece for all of you. I also like to thank a very good and close family friend of mine Mary. For connecting me with Merideth Marx, A radio personality (traffic reporter) for the Baltimore Maryland area. She has agreed to do an interview with me about her journey with both PCOS and IVF. I also have 3 more interviews lined up for you all. One is with Stephanie Thomas, A professor at the art institute of fashion, and the founder of cur8able. A lifestyle hub that features people with various disabilities living their lives on their terms. I am in the process of connecting with her. So stay tuned for that. I also have an interview with Ellen Stumbo. You have may have read her pieces for the disability community. She founded an organization called, Disability Matters. Where her mission is to have the disability community included in the church as members who can be vital participants, and serve their churches and communities. Rather than to be looked at as people to pity because they have a disability. That's coming in September.
There is also a feature in the works for October. October 25th, I believe is world Cerebral Palsy Day. Cerebral Palsy is one of the most common childhood disabilities. And yet it is least recognized in society. Especially, when that child begins their transition into adulthood. The services, awareness, education cease to really exist. 17 million are reported to have CP, and I am one of the 17 million. So, the October feature will be about two amazing advocates and CP warriors. Richelle and Heaven. They have come together, and in their efforts not only formed an online community they call, The CP Dream Team, but they all design and sell their own t-shirts in hopes to raise funds and awareness for the CP community. Their 3rd t-shirt campaign begins on June 1st. I am in talks with Richelle right now, for a face-time meeting about the feature as we speak. So, stay tuned for that as well. Lastly, I recently came across a live video series that The Mighty is doing. (For anyone one that does not know. the Mighty is an online community that deals with topics like disability, chronic illness, and disability. Where people with various challenges come and take part in an honest and open discussion about their health, and overall well-being. I came across a live video stream of a woman by the name of Dese'Rae Lynn Sage. Where she talked about mental heath, in particular, suicide prevention. And her work and mission to put a face to suicide.
I quickly contacted her FB and asked if she'd be willing to do an interview for the abler. She has agreed! I am excited to be connecting with her. A date as to when the interview is coming is pending. But I will keep you all posted. One more thing to add. I recently posted on the official FB for the abler that I wanted everyone to share on Twitter( for the abler) And IG (for the abler) what made them smile. Using the #smiles4theabler. That is still a go, so share away! You can post up to three posts daily no more than that. We want to make sure everyone gets a chance to us what makes them smile. It can be anything from poetry, quotes, video art, photos etc. (just make sure it's appropriate and is not copyrighted. Happy Memorial Day Everyone! Fonder, Jessica
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