Slackers R Us

Wow! I haven't blogged since August - so sorry y'all. It has been a busy busy busy few months here in the GPCDD offices. Two Council meetings, two new Crossroads Magazines and of course MEGA have kept me on my toes.

MEGA was great. This year was my first MEGA Conference, and I learned so much from the people who have "been there, done that." Around 300 people from the disability community traveled to Casper, Wyo. for the largest, three-day, cross-disability conference in the state. I met a ton of wonderful people, learned many things and actually had a really good time.

MEGA 2008 had the highest number of speakers who were people with disabilities ever. Self-advocates performed and educated the attendees on the importance of choice, self-determination and independence. Our keynote speakers were Dale DiLeo and Marilyn Martinez and their presentations were uplifting, motivating and informative.

We were on two TV stations and one newspaper - as well as the Crossroads radio show.

I can't say enough good things about MEGA, or about the people who helped the Council plan and put it on. :)

Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving!
Sam