Guest guest Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 I’ve been reading a nice little book called ‘101 Ways to Make Friends: Ideas and Conversation Starters for People with Disabilities and their Supporters’, by Kurliak and Johannes. It’s described as a tool book for those interested in how to support development of real, lasting relationships in our communities. Take this example from the book: Tip #9: Become a ‘regular’. Take the paper to the coffee shop every Saturday instead of reading it at home. Just like the theme song from the old tv show Cheers – where everybody knows your name...and it always stays the same. Simple concept, right? How about we share some ideas with the group about how this can look and work in our own communities? How has your son/daughter become a regular in your neighborhood or community? Where do they go, what do they do, who with, and what benefits or stumbling blocks have you seen with this approach? Share them here and we’ll make a list. And if you like this, and feel it’s helpful, we can go through the book, one idea at a time, til we exhaust them all. L. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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