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Welcome Keith!

Welcome Keith!

Yes, I can hear you. Thank you so much for speaking today.

And you don't look any different!

Bienvenido Keith!

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Thank you to the Pennsylvania Department of Health for supporting this important keynote, as part of our Family Leadership Institute and open to all!

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Thank you Keith. Gives us so much to consider for our adult children---and letting them go. My 27 yr old son said to me yesterday, "Do you know what I'm telling my therapist? I'm telling them to tell you not to worry so much about me!"

Thank you!

AMEN! Keith! Very appreciative of YOU!

Thank you for this phenomenal presentation! "Humanity" "Expectations" "Presume competency"

I'm thanking you as a professional, a parent of a child with a disability, and mostly as a disabled woman. I appreciate your authenticity!

Thank you Keith! You’re Awesome!

Keith, your presentation was absolutely FABULOUS!!! This is a much needed conversation and all families need to hear this!! I continue to love you!

Wow Amazing is all I can say!!

I need to hear this every morning, Keith.

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Thank you so much, Keith. A much needed reminder. It's not easy 'letting go' but it is our responsibility to equip them to navigate the world, just like their siblings.

Parents set the tone 100%. Expect no less, forgive a little more. Thank you!

Thank you for sharing your story, Lavendar! I am always impressed with your experience and leadership :)

nicely said, LAvendar

Spot on...pass it on!

I hurried home from dropping off my 21 year old at college to hear this.

Thank you so much everyone! 😊

My son is almost 8….we have always had expectations for him!Someone once told me to mourn the child I thought I would have. We NEVER did! My son is amazing and perfect as he is. It’s refreshing to hear you speak. We parent our kids like you were! We want them to be responsible good humans!

Thank you Keith. I am just getting started. My 4 year old was diagnosed with autism. I will allow him to us his disability as a excuse

Thank you Keith! I had the privilege of hearing you before. Your words are so powerful and inspiring! I love what you said about "no crayons' in this class! We need to continue to advocate for individuals with disabilities to be included in their school, work and community!!

I have a 15 year old that is in a wheel chair but has the ability to walk on his own. What advise can you share with him because he always ask me why is he the only person in the family with a physical disability?

It always amazes me when people are so in awe that my son with multiple disabilities can navigate the world for himself (with supports). He is a very capable 35 year old man...and we need to not underestimate him!

A lot of learned dependency is taught in school (albeit with good intentions). Parents need to advocate for supporting independence and using natural peer supports.

Wonderful presentation! thank you!!!

Thank you for the feedback. My son (23 years old) loves living at home. He has no interest in living anywhere else or on his own. He works 25-30 hours part time and loves this. Any thoughts on how we can help him explore being more independent?

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We will present on that later in the year with #IWantToWork and Pennsylvania Health Law Project.

Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities

You are so welcome! 😊

I can't advocate for camps and peer support enough! GREAT way to see what others your age are up to and encourage independence!

Centers for Independent Living

Find your Center for Independent Living: https://ncil.org/

https://pasilc.org/independent-living/centers-independent-living/

Airlines have the option of informing them if someone with a disability is traveling independently and requires assistance. They do things like make sure they get to the correct gates, etc.

You can also get travel training, put as a goal in the IEP.

The dignity of risk.

You summed it up… dignity of risk

Thank you, Keith. A great reminder. There is a distinction you fail and excuses.

Tell your mother she’s a rock star!!!

Thank you Keith and PEAL!

What’s that quote, “Never let the fear of failing keep you from trying?”Fabulous reminders, Keith! Thank you!

Thank you everyone!