--- title: Aspire Living & Learning Blog | aspire49 (2) description: Blog posts and articles about neurodiverse children and adults who are discovering their passions, unlocking potential, and thriving. (2) --- # Aspire Living & Learning Blog The latest inspirational stories from individuals we serve and organizational updates. [![](https://blog.allinc.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/2019-10-22-CQL-Dare-to-Dream-Conference.jpg) ](https://blog.allinc.org/blog/ippi-ceo-lou-giramma-reflects-on-a-transformational-2019) ## [IPPI CEO, Lou Giramma reflects on a transformational 2019](https://blog.allinc.org/blog/ippi-ceo-lou-giramma-reflects-on-a-transformational-2019) As we near the end of 2019, I have been thinking on all that we have accomplished as an agency in th... [ Read more ](https://blog.allinc.org/blog/ippi-ceo-lou-giramma-reflects-on-a-transformational-2019) [![](https://blog.allinc.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/JC-Ward-Edited-Cropped.jpg) ](https://blog.allinc.org/blog/jason-and-kristie-ward-believe-that-healthy-families-make-for-strong-communities) ## [Jason and Kristie Ward believe that healthy families make for strong communities](https://blog.allinc.org/blog/jason-and-kristie-ward-believe-that-healthy-families-make-for-strong-communities) Meet Jason and Kristie Ward, founders of Ward Advocacy, LLC. In 2012, after both suffering job losse... [ Read more ](https://blog.allinc.org/blog/jason-and-kristie-ward-believe-that-healthy-families-make-for-strong-communities) ## [IPPI’s “Twin Rivers Delivers” program receives grant from the Eventide Foundation](https://blog.allinc.org/blog/ippis-twin-rivers-delivers-program-receives-grant-from-the-eventide-foundation) (Pictured left to right: Jessica Dannat, Katie Kelly, Dr. Dibble, Molly) Katie Kelly, Project Direct... [ Read more ](https://blog.allinc.org/blog/ippis-twin-rivers-delivers-program-receives-grant-from-the-eventide-foundation) [![](https://blog.allinc.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_4255.jpg) ](https://blog.allinc.org/blog/darryls-story-is-one-of-transformation-and-healing-he-understands-how-one-caring-adult-can-make-all-the-difference-in-the-life-of-a-child) ## [Darryl’s story is one of transformation and healing. He understands how one caring adult can make all the difference in the life of a child.](https://blog.allinc.org/blog/darryls-story-is-one-of-transformation-and-healing-he-understands-how-one-caring-adult-can-make-all-the-difference-in-the-life-of-a-child) Meet Darryl Pervis of DPERV’S TOP BBQ in Hamden, Connecticut. Darryl has a lot in common with our yo... [ Read more ](https://blog.allinc.org/blog/darryls-story-is-one-of-transformation-and-healing-he-understands-how-one-caring-adult-can-make-all-the-difference-in-the-life-of-a-child) [![](https://blog.allinc.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Vermont-Center-for-Wellness.jpg) ](https://blog.allinc.org/blog/the-vermont-center-for-wellness-free-workshop-series-wraps-up-with-loss-and-grief-workshop-on-december-11th) ## [The Vermont Center for Wellness free workshop series wraps up with “Loss and Grief” workshop on December 11th](https://blog.allinc.org/blog/the-vermont-center-for-wellness-free-workshop-series-wraps-up-with-loss-and-grief-workshop-on-december-11th) On December 11th the Vermont Center for Wellness will wrap up it’s free workshop series, that was of... [ Read more ](https://blog.allinc.org/blog/the-vermont-center-for-wellness-free-workshop-series-wraps-up-with-loss-and-grief-workshop-on-december-11th) [![](https://blog.allinc.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/2019-09-11-Denise-Williams-Limitless-101-Cropped-2.jpg) ](https://blog.allinc.org/blog/denise-williams-specializes-in-empowering-survivors-of-trauma-through-her-wellness-practice-limitless-101) ## [Denise Williams specializes in empowering survivors of trauma through her wellness practice, Limitless 101](https://blog.allinc.org/blog/denise-williams-specializes-in-empowering-survivors-of-trauma-through-her-wellness-practice-limitless-101) Meet Denise Williams, Chief Executive Officer, and founder of Limitless 101 in Simsbury, CT. Limitle... [ Read more ](https://blog.allinc.org/blog/denise-williams-specializes-in-empowering-survivors-of-trauma-through-her-wellness-practice-limitless-101) [![](https://blog.allinc.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/2019-10-22-CQL-Conference-Dare-To-Dream.jpg) ](https://blog.allinc.org/blog/team-ippi-attends-the-50th-anniversary-cql-the-council-on-quality-and-leadership-dare-to-dream-conference) ## [Team IPPI attends the 50th Anniversary CQL | The Council on Quality and Leadership: Dare to Dream Conference](https://blog.allinc.org/blog/team-ippi-attends-the-50th-anniversary-cql-the-council-on-quality-and-leadership-dare-to-dream-conference) The 2019 CQL Conference: Dare to Dream was held this past October in Baltimore, MD. The journey of C... [ Read more ](https://blog.allinc.org/blog/team-ippi-attends-the-50th-anniversary-cql-the-council-on-quality-and-leadership-dare-to-dream-conference) ## [Destiny Brown, former foster child, serves as Administrator/Campus Director at Excel Academy, LLC.](https://blog.allinc.org/blog/destiny-brown-former-foster-child-serves-as-administrator-campus-director-at-excel-academy-llc) [ Read more ](https://blog.allinc.org/blog/destiny-brown-former-foster-child-serves-as-administrator-campus-director-at-excel-academy-llc) ## [Like our foster families, Mishanda Harper believes in the importance of community when it comes to parenting](https://blog.allinc.org/blog/like-our-foster-families-mishanda-harper-believes-in-the-importance-of-community-when-it-comes-to-parenting) [ Read more ](https://blog.allinc.org/blog/like-our-foster-families-mishanda-harper-believes-in-the-importance-of-community-when-it-comes-to-parenting) ## [Connecticut Meet & Greet with community partners a dynamic and positive exchange of ideas](https://blog.allinc.org/blog/connecticut-meet-greet-with-community-partners-a-dynamic-and-positive-exchange-of-ideas) IPPI’s Connecticut Foster Care Permanency Services team hosted a Meet & Greet at our Hamden, CT offi... 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