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January Family Caregiver of the Month!

We would like to congratulate, PJ Javadi, for being nominated as our January Family Caregiver of the Month!!! The below information was provided by his Residential Coordinator, Sarah.

“When the time came to nominate a Caregiver of the Month from the Loveland Team, immediately my mind went straight to PJ and his sister. I have had the great honor of working with this wonderful family for a little over a year now. During this time, I have been privileged to learn their story and witness the unconditional love and support a family can give to their loved one.

Thirty years ago, when his sister needed extra support, PJ answered the call with no hesitation, taking on the responsibility of overseeing all her care needs and support requirements, eventually moving her into his home and becoming her full-time caregiver. Over the years even when his sister’s needs of support have continued to grow, PJ has never considered placing her in a nursing facility or finding alternative living accommodations for her. Instead, he chooses to take on each challenge with the same love and dedication he has always shown to his family. Working with her medical providers and the Support Inc. Nursing Team, he learned the skills needed to care for her growing support requirements to ensure her health and safety.

During my time working with the family, I have never heard PJ complain once about the extensive support his sister requires of him as her primary caregiver. He continues to find ways to include her in the community and offers her person-centered choices to help her lead a life she chooses and loves. Despite his sister’s intense support requirements, PJ continues to make the time to complete his FCG weekly documentation requirements and provides great communication to his Residential Team.

It goes without saying how lucky his sister is to have him and what an honor it is to be able to call him a Support Inc. Family Caregiver!!  Thank you, PJ, for all you do and the inspiration you provide. We are all better people just by knowing you and your family. Thank you for allowing Support Inc. to be part of your family’s story. Congratulations, PJ, on being nominated as our January Family Caregiver of the Month!”

Recent News

Amanda Goes to Florida!

Support Inc. would like to highlight one of our individuals in services, Amanda, recent trip to Florida. During Amanda’s last vacation to Florida, she enjoyed a magical trip to Walt Disney World and a sun-drenched time on Cocoa Beach!!

Amanda and her wonderful Mom/Family Caregiver, Becky, spent 10 magical days at Disney World with their family, experiencing the attractions in the parks. Amanda had so much fun dressing up with her family for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party and received pixie dust from people at the park who loved all their outfits. Amanda dressed up as a Mickey Bar, her mom dressed up as Dole Whip, her sister was a churro, and her sister’s boyfriend was dressed up as popcorn!

After Disney World, Amanda went to the beach for a week and was blessed with so many people willing to help her and her wheelchair on the sandy beach. Amanda was able to get in a beach chair on the edge of the ocean to sit in the waves. This was another amazing vacation in the books for Amanda and her family! Check out the awesome pictures below.

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ASL- Ways to Learn

There has never been a better time to learn American Sign Language (ASL) with the range of resources available to all levels of learners. Below are some fun ways to learn.

  1. Local meets/events: There are ASL groups in every major metro area and many smaller areas that welcome both deaf and hearing people. A quick search through Facebook, Meetup or similar event sites can locate a group in your area.
  2. Online lessons: There are numerous websites that offer online courses, usually for a fee. A whole world of online videos exists for teaching anything from a single letter to conversation by topic for free using online search engines.
  3. ASL apps: Lingvano and Pocket Sign are two that have free lessons as well as low-cost options for unlimited access. Preply offers 1 to 1 tutoring for a fee, in addition to basic ASL lessons.
  4. Community College classes: Nearly every community college has affordable, tiered ASL courses. While gaining college credit, students learn with others at similar levels of signing expertise.
  5. Deaf Schools: Periodically, local schools for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) students provide ASL classes for a fee. Rocky Mountain Deaf School (rmds.co) in Denver or The Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind (www.csdb.org) in Colorado Springs offer classes for both professionals and the general public. Typically, classes occur outside of school hours – on evenings or weekends. These classes are great ways to learn about DHH culture while developing signing skills. For information on schedules and availability, contact schools directly.