By Brian P. Cleary Brian P. Cleary Even though I hated school, I didn’t hate learning. As a little one, I fell hard for the sing-songy rhythmic patterns of Dr. Seuss. Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham, and the rest were my introduction to the wonder of words. I had a couple of teachers in grade school when I was...

By Morgan Smoker, PRC-Saltillo Ambassador  Hey everyone, my name is Morgan Smoker. I am known as an infamous Ambassador and the World’s Greatest Photographer! I was born with a rare genetic disorder called Glutaric Aciduria. I have been in a wheelchair since I was four, but I am still so full of life. I have bee...

By Parr Burton, PRC-Saltillo Blogger My friend John was always outgoing, and his smile was so contagious.  He was always happy.  We met over 10 years ago at a day camp called Camp Team, which was an outside camp.  One summer, his mom was sending him off to overnight camp for the first time, and my mom told m...

By Hank Poore, PRC Blogger Last Tuesday, I got to go a state conference at Gardendale First Baptist. My mom and Mrs. Hauser went with me and I talked to high school students and their teachers. I talked 3 times through out the day. I loved telling people about what all I do. My title of my presentation was called Drea...

By Hank Poore, PRC Blogger Last Tuesday I began my first real job at Urban Cookhouse in Tuscaloosa. I have a tray on my wheelchair that I bring people’s food out to their table. I also take to-go Orders to the drive thru. I refill people’s water and tea. I see a lot of people that I know come in. My Co-workers ...

_By Chester R. Cheesman, PRC Blogger _ My name is Chester R. Cheesman. I wanted to give you a little background about the ways I communicate. Up until age 7 I lived at home with my family. When I was 5 I started at the Bordentown Public Schools. Communication was difficult. I was unable to speak. The doctors wa...