Stories

Transitioning from School to Adult Life

“I would say keep your expectations moderate and recognize that transition itself is a process...

Treat Your Friends with Respect

George was one of Jim’s friends. George had a car and he often would pick Jim up so go for a drive...

Vanessa and Jaclyn - Introductions

Vanessa and Jaclyn introduce themselves and talk about their friendship. They take turns talking....

Vanessa and Jaclyn - On Getting Along

Sometimes Vanessa and Jaclyn have an argument. Sometimes Vanessa doesn’t hear what Jaclyn is...

Vanessa and Jaclyn - Sports and Activities

Jaclyn and Vanessa talk about some of the interests they share. They both like many of the same...

Vanessa and Jaclyn Describe their Friendship

Vanessa and Jaclyn describe knowing each other since World Youth Day in 2002 in Toronto, where they...

Vanessa and Jaclyn on Boyfriends

Jaclyn and Vanessa sometimes talk about their boyfriends on the phone. They both have had a...

Vanessa and Jaclyn on Email, Telephone

Vanessa and Jaclyn stay in touch. They send emails. They talk about keeping journals so they...

Welcoming Friends to Your Home

Jaclyn likes to invite friends over to her house. She plans ahead. She makes sure she has some tea...

What might have been…

“My son could have learned more about how to be a friend if the school had addressed this directly...

What to Look for in a Circle

In this short clip, Suzanne Swanton, Executive Director of Continuity Care, describes who they look...

When Students are Trusted

I have put two individuals with an intellectual disability in charge of the “café rencontre.”...

Yoga Class

Amanda and Mary Anne are friends. They attend a weekly yoga class together. This gives them a...


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