People from the Partners classes of '06, '07, '08, and the regional splinter class in Long Island in 2008 will recognize Ann as one of the speakers at their Partners sessions. Ann and Kathy McCarthy-Proulx (fellow Partners grad--1994--and full-time advocate from The Advocacy Center, pictured above)have presented on the importance (necessity) of a compelling personal vision in creating quality lives for people with disabilities.
Over the past couple of years Ann has shared in those sessions that life in her condominium in a highrise was quite isolating. She shared her vision of living in a home in a neighborhood with things like greater access to the outdoors, and more contact with neighbors.
You will all be happy to know that Ann closed on her "house in a neighborhood" last fall and after renovating it for accessibility she and her cat, Tia moved in this spring--and the parties have already begun. (The photo is from a dinner she hosted for high school friends recently.)
Ann continues working on the new house, a most impressive--and accessible--ramp to the front porch were added this week.
Everything begins with VISION!
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