Today, I would like to take some time to reflect on Troupe for the winter/spring 2020 semester. This semester was unique because we transitioned from meeting in person to meeting on Zoom. Even though we transitioned to an online platform, we still stayed connected throughout the semester. Here are some of our members’ fondest memories from our time together: Mountain of Life, written by Troupe participant … [Read more...]
Sunny Writes: My Quarantine Playlist
During this quarantine, I have been listening to lots of music! Listening to upbeat music puts me in a better mood throughout the day. Here are 5 of my favorite songs that I recommend for your playlist! The Greatest Showman Soundtrack: My favorite song from this album is “From Now On.” It’s upbeat and has positive, feel-good lyrics.The Way You Make Me Feel - Michael Jackson: This song has a great beat that … [Read more...]
Sunny Writes: 5 Different Ways to Practice Self-Care During Coronavirus
As we all know, the coronavirus has been difficult because everyone has to stay home. Today, I'm suggesting 5 ways that you can take care of yourself during the coronavirus outbreak! Exercise - Exercise is important, especially during this time, since we are staying at home right now. It is important that we keep our bodies moving and stay active! Exercise builds up our immune system and makes us less tired. … [Read more...]
Sunny Writes: Person-First vs Identity-First Language
April is Autism Acceptance month, and I would like to talk about person-first versus identity-first language! This is a huge controversial topic in the Autistic community. What is person-first language and identity-first language? Person-first language is when you put the person before the disabilty. For example, “person with Autism.” This is often offensive to Autistic people because they feel as if you … [Read more...]
Sunny Writes: The Importance of the Power of Choice and Self-Direction
Today I would like to talk about a hearing that I went to for the Self-Directed Advocacy Network (SDAN) in September of 2019. Here are two key points that were discussed in the hearing: The Importance of the Power of Choice Here is the link to a previous blog post, Making Your Own Choices. You can use this as a reference as I’m talking about the power of choice. The power of choice is important for … [Read more...]
Sunny Writes: 5 Things to Know About Being a Jam Session Leader
On October 19th, I led my first Empowerment Jam Session entirely on my own. It felt really good to lead it on my own, and felt like it was the right space to lead for the first time. If you are interested in being a leader of a jam session, here are the 5 helpful things to know. Patience: Being patient is important because sometimes it takes a while for people to get comfortable in the jam session space. If … [Read more...]