Author name: Paul Leichty

**Companion Resources Newsletter** edited by Paul D. Leichty Volume 6, No. 11 November 2004 Four young adults are killed in an auto accident. A dozen people die in a suicide bombing. A young man commits suicide after struggling with Tourette’s syndrome and substance abuse. A family whose adult son has autism, struggles to find a […]

**Companion Resources Newsletter** edited by Paul D. Leichty Volume 6, No. 10 October 2004 This month, I preached a sermon at my church. Even though I am ordained minister, I don’t preach much these days, and I particularly don’t preach often on topics unrelated to my work in disabilities and music. However, this particular Sunday,

**Companion Resources Newsletter** edited by Paul D. Leichty Volume 6, No. 9 September 2004 I’m reading Henri Nouwen’s book “The Road to Daybreak” in which he chronicles his journey from a prestigious teaching position at Harvard University to working as a caregiver with persons with disabilities at the L’Arche Community in Toronto named “Daybreak.” Along

**Companion Resources Newsletter** edited by Paul D. Leichty Volume 6, No. 8 August 2004 This issue of Companion Resources Newsletter is something of a celebration and an introduction. As some of you know, I have been writing this newsletter for nearly six years now. Companion Resources has been something of a hobby, a passion, a

**Companion Resources Newsletter** edited by Paul D. Leichty Volume 6, No. 7 July 2004 Our family made a move this month. We think it is a good move, a move toward greater independence. Yet the surprising results, thus far, have both humbled and blessed us! More in a minute. Our 26-year-old son still needs support

**Companion Resources Newsletter** edited by Paul D. Leichty Volume 6, No. 6 June 2004 What is the relationship between family and community? I’ve had to think of that in a number of ways in these past days. Within the next several weeks, our family of three will attend two significant family reunions. Then, the week

**Companion Resources Newsletter** edited by Paul D. Leichty Volume 6, No. 5 May 2004 We live in a society where we want to have it all–personal freedom, a family, a fulfilling professional career, time to volunteer for a good cause, and the leisure time to see the world. Yet, a family member with significant disabilities

**Companion Resources Newsletter** edited by Paul D. Leichty Volume 6, No. 4 April 2004 Employment is a major factor in how society defines the individual person. When we meet a new person, it is almost inevitable that one of the first questions after learning the person’s name is “What do you do?” The question asks

**Companion Resources Newsletter** edited by Paul D. Leichty Volume 6, No. 3 March 2004 Did you ever stop and think about how much the car has eroded community? I have some thoughts on that subject that I’d like to share with you this month. But first, a word from our sponsor. I admit that I

**Companion Resources Newsletter** edited by Paul D. Leichty Volume 6, No. 2 February 2004 Parents have many worries and fears in our society today. Yet, there are group of parents whose children “look normal” but who have sensory and communication difficulties who have a particular burden to bear. Today, I heard a parent advocate speak