Hello world ...

TTP can now tweet. 

Technology is helping us to interact and be included.  We all love our blog because we love to share about ourselves.  We have lots to say and are very excited for these new ways to share.

Many of the Members at TTP find it difficult to share their thoughts.  For some of us, verbal communication (speaking) isn't even the way we can or like to communicate.  Finally finding ways that we can share our thoughts is like finding our voice.

Typing on a blog or tweeting gives all of us a chance to talk.  Mr A said, "this is the best thing, giving me a turn to talk."

We don't know much about twitter yet.  It's a bit of a surprise package and mostly we like surprises.  We feel sure that this is going to be one of those surprises that we like.

Follow us on our blog, through facebook AND on twitter.  Hello world .... we've got things to say.

Validation

It was just a regular Tuesday really.  We did our regular Tuesday things – Functional Fitness, vocational activities, lunch preparation, swimming – nothing extra.  But, as we’ve come to discover there are many great moments, even in a regular day. 

Today’s great moment came as one of our new Members validated The Tertiary PLACE’s vision.   

Here are his own words, unsolicited, which he very carefully keyed on one of our donated computers:  “I think that I am an interesting and learning person.  I don’t like to be told that I can’t do things.  I understand that there are laws of the land that I must comply with but I don’t like being limited in my learning.  I might find that I don’t want to do any studies but I deserve the choice.  I do have interests in many fields and I would like to pursue learning in them.  I think that I am capable of giving to the world so I want to be an advocate for others like me.”

That’s why we do what we do. 

It means the world to us when our Members say things like, “Yes I can feel that I will be safe here with Angela and Nona and Mary and Chris and Hannah”.

As we take a deep breath and gather ourselves for the challenges of this year including the never-ending need for fundraising, we draw strength from our Members and their validation of our efforts. 

You’re more than welcome to join us on our journey.