**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

**Companion Resources Newsletter** edited by Paul D. Leichty Volume 6, No. 1 January 2004 Greetings in the new year! The Companion Resources Newsletter is now in its sixth year. I appreciate all of you readers who have remained encouraging of these humble efforts. Most of you are aware that this newsletter as well as the

**Companion Resources Newsletter** edited by Paul D. Leichty Volume 5, No. 10 October-December 2003 This issue of Companion Resources Newsletter will be a bit unusual, but hopefully helpful as well. As you may have noticed, my attempts at publishing this email epistle in a timely monthly fashion have floundered a bit. I’ve decided that this

**Companion Resources Newsletter** edited by Paul D. Leichty Volume 5, No. 9 September/October 2003 Greetings to all community builders! This issue of the Companion Resources Newsletter will feature a slightly different kind of discussion than in many of the past months. I want to talk about a new Internt technology and strategy that I believe