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A Lot More Capacity to Love: Disability Awareness Month Blog
On a rainy Monday morning in February, Claire Shonkwiler stood on a stage at Eastwood Middle School, in front of more than 270 eighth grade students, and spoke about her experiences living with autism. The crowd of eighth graders, spread out amongst the lunch tables,...
Ableism: What It Is, and How You Can Avoid It
This blog was written and researched by Joseph Maley Foundation Communications Associate, Lauren Maley What is ableism? What does it look like? How can we make sure we’re not using ableist language and actions? With the beginning of April comes the end of...
Sensory-Friendly Activities in Indianapolis
For families that include children that live with sensory-processing issues, it can be difficult to find entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. Certain sounds, smells, textures, or lighting can cause sensory overload, which makes many activities difficult to...
The Winter Blues and You: Seasonal Affective Disorder and Seasonal Sadness
The days are shorter, the cold is biting, and all the days seem to blend together. It’s winter. It seems impossible not to get down during these bleaker months when we crave the sunshine on our backs, days off, and family time with daylight that lasts past 5:00 PM. If...
Goals and Goodbyes Worksheet
You might feel like there’s a lot of pressure at the beginning of January to really hone in on your ambitions for the new year. For some, it’s the perfect time for reflection and goal-setting, but for others, it can be overwhelming and stressful. Maybe you’re just not...
World Braille Day: Indiana’s Talking Book and Braille Library
Tuesday, January 4 is World Braille Day! Braille is an invaluable communication tool for those who are blind or visually impaired, and to celebrate this day, we're spreading awareness about a local braille resource: Indiana Talking Book and Braille Library - located...
Holiday Crafting: Cinnamon Applesauce Ornaments/Air Fresheners
Blog written & researched by Communications Associate, Lauren Maley This year, my husband and I are celebrating the holidays alone for our second year in a row. We'll be at home in California, away from his family in St. Louis, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. I am...
As You Are: An Interview with Claire Curran
Looking back on 2021, Joseph Maley Foundation saw a great deal of change, and one especially exciting change was the addition of our newest educational offering: As You Are. As You Are focuses on gender and family diversity, with an intentional goal of ensuring that...
Giving Kindness: Staff Feature
The days are getting shorter, the weather is getting colder, and soon it will be a brand new year filled with new challenges and adventures to navigate. But before it begins, many will celebrate the end of the calendar year with the holiday season - which, at its...
Good Vibes Only: Feel-Good News Stories to Brighten Your Day (Pt. 3)
As the holiday season approaches, and the days get shorter, we all could use a bit of good news to make our days feel a little more optimistic and stress-free. So, we've compiled yet another list of somewhat recent news stories that might just help brighten your day!...