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title: Aspire Living & Learning Blog
description: Blog posts and articles about neurodiverse children and adults who are discovering their passions, unlocking potential, and thriving.
---

# Aspire Living & Learning Blog

The latest inspirational stories from individuals we serve and organizational updates.

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## [Unveiling Our Purpose and Shared Ambition for the Future](https://blog.allinc.org/blog/our-purpose-and-shared-ambition-for-the-future)

Hello everyone and happy Spring! I hope this month’s blog finds you healthy. The last several months...

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## [Lauren McCray is Going For It](https://blog.allinc.org/blog/lauren-mccray-is-going-for-it)

When Lauren McCray wants something, she goes for it. Whether it’s traveling around the country or st...

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## [How Meghan Turned Her Crafting Talent into a Business](https://blog.allinc.org/blog/crafting-talent-turned-into-business)

Last year Meghan was keeping close to home and looking for something she enjoyed to fill her time an...

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## [Parnell Barmer Appointed to Commission on Disabilities](https://blog.allinc.org/blog/barmer-appointed-to-commission-on-disabilities)

Parnell Barmer, Aspire Living & Learning’s Director of Day Options in Maryland, was voted unanimousl...

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## [Embracing the Ever-Present Elements of Being Human](https://blog.allinc.org/blog/ever-present-elements-of-being-human)

The phrase change management is widely used, but I have always thought it is quite peculiar. Change ...

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## [Foster Parenting Is Part of Me](https://blog.allinc.org/blog/foster-parenting-is-part-of-me)

By James Lynn

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## [Art is a Calling for Zach](https://blog.allinc.org/blog/meet-zach)

Zachary Swain has been drawing his favorite characters for many years, from Thomas the Train to Soni...

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## [Support Dental Care in NH](https://blog.allinc.org/blog/support-dental-care-in-nh)

Good news! NH Senate Bill SB422, which would add Dental Care to NH Medicaid benefits for adults, was...

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## [Rethinking Professional Development](https://blog.allinc.org/blog/rethinking-professional-development)

Aspire is launching a fresh approach to professional development. The new mentorship program for man...

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## [The Art of Presence](https://blog.allinc.org/blog/the-art-of-presence)

I want to share some thoughts I have had recently about presence. Presence, or the act or process of...

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