AUSTIN’S CORNER

Austin’s Corner took a long break because of COVID-19. I bet this word has been on top of your vocabulary list. This pandemic has changed the world and continues to affect our lives—my first blog post was on February 21,...

Austin’s Corner February 21, 2020 I am Austin Epstein, past President and Vice President of the Board of Trustees at DIAL Center for Independent Living. Brian Fitzgibbons, President/CEO of Heightened Independence &...

The Gift of Purpose By Marianne Valls My mother had given my life but Heightened Independence and Progress (hip) gave my life purpose and direction. I was born with cerebral palsy and although I earned a college degree, I...

“Special”   By: Diomayra F. RamosMay 14, 2019 What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word special? Do you instantly think of someone you love who is very special to you? Or, of someone who told you...