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title: Aspire Living & Learning Blog | aspire49 (6)
description: Blog posts and articles about neurodiverse children and adults who are discovering their passions, unlocking potential, and thriving.  (6)
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# Aspire Living & Learning Blog

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

## [The entrepreneurial spirit is a tradition in the Ocasio family  ](https://blog.allinc.org/blog/the-entrepreneurial-spirit-is-a-tradition-in-the-ocasio-family)

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[![](https://blog.allinc.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/2019-02-27-Carrie-Ann-Lucas-NY-Times.jpg) ](https://blog.allinc.org/blog/the-disability-community-has-lost-one-of-its-most-dedicated-advocates)

## [The disability community has lost one of it’s most dedicated advocates.](https://blog.allinc.org/blog/the-disability-community-has-lost-one-of-its-most-dedicated-advocates)

Pictured Carrie Ann Lucas, second from left, in 2018 in Windsor, Colorado, with her children, from l...

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## [Empowering Individuals Through Financial Freedom  ](https://blog.allinc.org/blog/empowering-individuals-through-financial-freedom)

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[![](https://blog.allinc.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/2019-02-28-CT-Art-by-Alec.jpg) ](https://blog.allinc.org/blog/the-entrepreneurial-spirit-is-alive-and-well-at-ippi)

## [The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well at IPPI](https://blog.allinc.org/blog/the-entrepreneurial-spirit-is-alive-and-well-at-ippi)

“Art by Alec” is a collection of beautiful, handcrafted items made by one of the individuals IPPI su...

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## [When the going gets tough, Jeff Dorosh gets going!](https://blog.allinc.org/blog/when-the-going-gets-tough-jeff-dorosh-gets-going)

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## [2019 THERAP National Conference Update](https://blog.allinc.org/blog/2019-therap-national-conference-update)

This year’s Therap National Conference was held in Charlotte, North Carolina, January 28th – 31st. T...

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## [IPPI supports advocates speaking out at the Building a Great Life Conference](https://blog.allinc.org/blog/ippi-supports-advocates-speaking-out-at-the-building-a-great-life-conference)

“Having a great life means making your own decisions, having the ability to do what you want for emp...

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## [Lou’s News – A message from the CEO](https://blog.allinc.org/blog/lous-news-a-message-from-the-ceo)

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## [The Incredible Journey of Ali Glass, a former foster child](https://blog.allinc.org/blog/the-incredible-journey-of-ali-glass-a-former-foster-child)

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## [Connecticut DCF Youth Advisory Board’s “Meet Me Where I’m At” video series released in December](https://blog.allinc.org/blog/connecticut-dcf-youth-advisory-boards-meet-me-where-im-at-video-series-released-in-december)

This video series is the product of the Department’s Youth Advisory Board (YAB), whose members advoc...

[ Read more ](https://blog.allinc.org/blog/connecticut-dcf-youth-advisory-boards-meet-me-where-im-at-video-series-released-in-december)

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