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Molly has created a place where families who have loved ones with disabilities can find information, support, and empathy.

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Semper Grata Newsletter April 2024

Semper Grata Always Welcome Helping families and educating communities Semper Grata website This past week, the country went Eclipse crazy. I will admit, I joined. We were able to experience the total eclipse in Ohio and it was an overwhelming experience. The Moon blocking the Sun created an entirely different feeling and experience. In this case, the eclipse occurred because the moon was in the way of the sun. Last week, our pastor wondered if we were experiencing an "Eclipse of God", where...

20 days ago • 1 min read

Semper Grata Always Welcome Helping families and educating communities Semper Grata website As many of you know by now, my beautiful daughter, Reagan, passed away in December 2023. It was nothing but a joy and pleasure to be her mom. Her happiness and strength were inspirational. She was the center of my world for 23 years and I am doing my best to figure out my new normal. I appreciate all the love and support I have received. A lot does not make sense right now, but what I do know is she...

4 months ago • 1 min read

Molly David Semper Grata Coming Soon! Welcome Reader, There are a lot of exciting things happening at Semper Grata. What started as a website to help parents find information has grown so much over the last year. Planning for the Future: Protecting a Loved One with a Disability has been out for a couple of months and I have received great feedback about the book. This is the type of information I needed when my daughter was younger. My author website is now live- mollydavidauthor.com. My...

8 months ago • 1 min read

Semper Grata Newsletter Always Grateful, Always Welcome There is a lot to be excited about at Semper Grata. My new book was released "Planning for the Future: Protecting a Loved One with a Disability" to help parents navigate applying for SSI, Special Needs Trusts, and ABLE accounts. If you find it helpful, please leave a review at https://amazon.com/author/mollydavid . Updates New Book Release If you are unsure if your child with a disability is financially protected so they can receive...

9 months ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader, Medicaid renewal begins this month. During the pandemic, states could not drop people enrolled in Medicaid. That ends this month. Read the article below for more information on how this impacts people and how you can help people maintain their Medicaid. Also, April is Autism Acceptance Month. In the US, it is the fastest growing developmental disability. Autism affects everyone. Not all people with autism act the same or need the same level of care, but they all deserve to be...

about 1 year ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader, March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer's awareness proclamation states in part, "WHEREAS, Michigan residents with and without developmental disabilities work together, play together, learn together, and grow together;" I love this statement and what it says about our society. People with any type of disability are members of society and will no longer accept being excluded from society. Simple words, very powerful message. Great...

about 1 year ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader As parents of a loved one with a disability, I often struggle with concerns over sending my daughter to school. Is she being treated well? Is she progressing in a meaningful way? Is she exposed to a virus that could put her in the hospital? For my sanity, there is a point where I have to have trust and faith in the system to protect my child and do what is best. The Columbine High School shooting happened during my first year of teaching and before my daughter was born. I know...

about 1 year ago • 1 min read

Hi {"id"=>"Id", "email_address"=>"Reader", "first_name"=>"Reader", "tags"=>["New for demo", "Newsletter interest"]}, Can you believe it is the end of January already? Hopefully, you are sticking to your resolutions or new routines and taking care of yourself. For me, part of taking care of myself is travelling. I love all the excitement and anticipation that comes with planning a trip. If you are traveling with someone with a disability, be sure to check out (linked below) a recent article I...

over 1 year ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader, Happy New Year! The idea of a new beginning is so freeing. It allows us to start over or try something new. Maybe this is the year that you will try something you have been afraid to try or do something that you have wanted to do for a long time. Whatever it is, try it. As parents of children with disabilities, we put ourselves last a lot. Our children need care and attention that can be overwhelming. I challenge you to make more time to do something for yourself. It can be big or...

over 1 year ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader, December 3rd was International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development has a central premise is that they leave behind no one. They are working with governments, businesses, and public and private sectors to create a world that is more accessible and equitable. It is a noble goal. On an individual level, it may feel like we can't affect the world in the way an organization like the U.N. can, but the change needed only happens at...

over 1 year ago • 1 min read
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